Business/Community Partners : References and Testimonials
These are just a few of the many testimonials and statements of reference from a variety of partners involved in the SMART Partnership:
"We view this partnership as unique because it gives students "real world" experience in business. In our view, the direct involvement of the student in the business environment, focused on math and science problem solving, is a winner because it produces measurable results."
John R. Sampson
Vice President, External Affairs
Indiana-Michigan Power
Indianapolis, Indiana
"At Kokosing Construction Company, working with Northmor sixth graders has allowed the employees to share day-to-day experiences with students. Kokosing's goal is simple - real time experiences coinciding with what the educating specialists are teaching in the classroom."
Barth Burgett, Vice President
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.
Fredericktown, Ohio
"It's a great thing to see young students have the light bulb go on and start to consider ideas they have never really thought of before. I'm really enjoying being part of this SMART Partnership process and look forward to the next steps. I know our store managers and associates really enjoyed being part of the experience."
Lisa Haffner. Director of Associate Development
Buehler Foods, Inc.
Jasper, Indiana
"I have reviewed the components of the SMART Partnership and believe they demonstrate sound learning principles and build excellent school/business relationships which result in strong support for the school system. Likewise, students gain first hand knowledge of academic skills being utilized in the "real" world, the workplace. The SMART Partnership encourages students to excel academically resulting in greater academic success of the school building and school district."
Jerry L. Klenke
Executive Director
Buckeye Association of School Administrators
Columbus, Ohio
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