Acelero Learning announced today the appointment of Kelvin Thomas as the Vice President of Acelero Learning Head Start in Clark County, effective November 11, 2024. In this role, Thomas will oversee one of Nevada’s largest Head Start providers, managing 14 early childhood education centers across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. Prior to joining … Continued
Acelero Learning has been awarded a five-year grant by The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, to provide Head Start services in South Carolina’s Central Savannah River region beginning on November 1, 2024. An exemplar Head Start provider, Acelero Learning has been serving children and families for over 20 years, operating in … Continued
Acelero, Inc,. as well as its divisions Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning, is excited to announce Katharine Hersh as its new Chief Financial Officer. With 15 years’ experience across private equity, corporate finance, government contracting, audit, and compliance, Hersh is poised to play a pivotal role in driving Acelero, Inc.’s financial strategy. Hersh has … Continued
On Thursday, May 30, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) visited Acelero Spring Valley Learning Center in Las Vegas to express her continued support for Head Start programs across Nevada. Senator Cortez Masto met with teachers, administrations, and students, and highlighted her work to pass legislation that will deliver critical support to help hire and retain Head Start teachers and staff. … Continued
Milwaukee County and the Community Advocates Public Policy Institute have selected six agencies to receive approximately $800,000 in grants, funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), for early childhood and family strengthening projects. The agencies include: Jewish Family Services, The Parenting Network, Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health, Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, United Community Center … Continued
The PNC Foundation has awarded Acelero Learning a $75,000 grant to transform an existing playground into a high-quality, nature-based play and learning environment at the Martin Luther King Center in Las Vegas. Plans for the outdoor learning environment call for the construction of natural seating and reading areas; innovative storage solutions; natural turf; shading; musical … Continued
We are delighted to announce that Cicely Taylor, Chief of Staff at Acelero, Inc., has been selected to be an Aspen Institute Pahara Fellow. The Pahara Fellowship “seeks to strengthen and sustain a diverse community of outstanding, values-driven leaders who are transforming public education so that every child is prepared to lead a free and … Continued
At the end of January, several members of Acelero, Inc., including Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning, joined over 600 leaders in early childhood education (ECE) at the National Head Start Association’s Winter Leadership Institute (WLI). WLI is hosted annually by the National Head Start Association (NHSA) in the Washington D.C. metro area, where attendees … Continued
Acelero, Inc. is excited to announce Angela Briggs-Paige as our new Chief People Officer. Briggs-Paige will develop innovative human resources strategies that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, foster collaboration, and promote professional growth across our organization. “I am thrilled to share exciting news – a step in our organization’s growth and evolution which reinforces … Continued
Acelero, Inc. is excited to announce Cicely Taylor as our new Chief of Staff. Taylor will serve in a senior leadership role as a trusted advisor for CEO Henry Wilde, connecting with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive toward organizational goals. For the past 17 years, Taylor has served in a variety … Continued