How it Works JA programs are requested by teachers or schools. Sean says that while some schools don’t really participate, others request their full range of services for every grade. The programs are built to be sequential and grow with the … [Read more...]
JJ Saldana & the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Originally from Elko, Nevada, JJ Saldana told us that he was always planning on attending BSU and moving back home, but ended up loving Boise so much, he never left. Even though JJ was planning to be a teacher, he ended up landing an Idaho Commission … [Read more...]
IDS-081 JJ Saldana – Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is a non-partisan state agency serving the Hispanic Community. The Commission serves as a liaison between the Hispanic Community and State Government. Affectionately referred to as the “Little Agency that … [Read more...]
IDS-071 Suzanne McIntosh – The Percolator Fund
Inspired by her time working with Furnace Hills Coffee in Maryland, Suzanne McIntosh founded The Percolator Fund to provide employment and educational opportunities in the coffee industry to people with intellectual and developmental … [Read more...]
IDS-068 Rod Gramer – Idaho Business for Education
Idaho Business for Education is a non-profit organization committed to transforming Idaho's education system. Comprised of more than 160 business leaders, Rod Gramer serves as CEO and President for the organization. Idaho Business for Education … [Read more...]
Rod Gramer & Idaho Business for Education
After spending 38 years working in the news industry as a reporter, newspaper editor, and television news executive, Rod Gramer nows works as the President and CEO of the non-profit organization Idaho Business for Education (IBE). IBE formed a few … [Read more...]
Suzanne McIntosh and The Percolator Fund
Suzanne McIntosh is the founder of The Percolator Fund, a non-profit providing educational opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is also the mother of a child with a developmental disability. After taking … [Read more...]
Lori Fascilla & Giraffe Laugh
Lori Fascilla: The Woman Behind the Giraffe Lori Fascilla is the Executive Director of Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers, and has been with the organization for 27 years. Her leadership within the organization allowed for its growth, … [Read more...]
IDS-061 Lori Fascilla – Giraffe Laugh
Lori Fascilla has served as Executive Director of Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers for 27 years. Her leadership within the organization allowed for its growth, development, and influential impact into local neighborhoods. Their four locations … [Read more...]
IDS-052 Rosemary Reinhardt – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Rosemary Reinhardt is the Executive Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University, which was previously known as the Boise State Renaissance Institute. The goal of the institution is to encourage successful aging by … [Read more...]