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Letter from President & CEO
A NOTE FROM DR. KAREN GARZA
KAREN K. GARZA, PH.D. President & CEO | Battelle for Kids
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I am pleased to share our first Annual Report, which captures our collaboration with innovative school systems and passionate education leaders across the country.
At Battelle for Kids, we hold ourselves accountable to our vision—where all students experience a high quality, 21st century education that prepares them for success now and into the future. Our ability to positively impact the lives of students is through strong partnerships with districts who share this important vision. We are energized by our partnerships and collective progress. We remain resolute in our pursuit of enduring transformation and equitable, deeper learning outcomes for every student.
When I became President and CEO in 2017, I didn’t imagine how truly satisfying and humbling it would be to mobilize the tremendous capabilities of this national, not-for-profit organization. At the same time, as a veteran educator of almost thirty-five years, I never experienced, nor witnessed, the magnitude of change and complexity that education leaders are facing today during a global pandemic. I am inspired by the resilience and dedication on display!
BFK is constantly adapting to respond to the everchanging needs of school systems. I am grateful for the BFK team and how they are advancing our mission during our new reality. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and leadership from our Board of Directors.
This pandemic is causing significant disruption to education and creating heightened awareness of the pronounced challenges to achieving education equity. It is also ushering in a new appreciation for why every student needs 21st century skills and competencies that enable them to navigate a complex world. Education leaders, including BFK, must shepherd our systems through this crisis, toward the design of a renewed education system.
This moment in time presents all of us with an extraordinary opportunity to lead with an aspirational vision for tomorrow.
