Donte Sheppard convened the meeting to share with newly appointed Escambia County Schools Superintendent, Keith Leonard, the Build a Brain program and the impact of Basics text messaging on parents. Donte shared about the history of SCI and the work in early brain development throughout the community. Partnering with the Escambia County Schools could provide continuity in messaging about the importance of kindergarten readiness as a predictor for academic success.
Steve Nissim, Chief Storyteller, SCI, Pensacola, FL
Donte Sheppard, Early Learning Program Manager, SCI, Pensacola, FL
Keith Leonard, Superintendent, Escambia County Schools, Pensacola, FL
Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Advisor, Build a Brain
Carlton Ulmer, Co-Founder, Build a Brain