Buzz words for market funded schools

biltmore-resort.gifI recently attended a conference in Phoenix that had all the top CEO’s, and CFO for some of the top market funded schools in the nation.  In attendance were some of the biggest as well.

I had a chance to talk with Brian Mueller (former CEO of Apollo), Michael M. Yu (CEO of New Oriental Education), Barbara Dreyer (K-12 Virtual Schools Market & Connections Academy), Ronald J. Packard (CEO and Founder of K12 Inc.), Chas Edelstein (CEO of Apollo) and Zhengdong Zhu (CEO of China Cast).  What a great week it was to talk and be inspired by some of the best CEO’s in the education industry.  In addition, to being inspired, I learned so much about the current market and the projected market trends over the next 12-18 months.  I have to admit this is one of the reasons I chose to leave my former institution and pursue a career with a market funded school.  This recent transition in my life will propel my career and my knowledge so much further than had I stayed in my comfort zones.  I never would have had the opportunity to learn from the best in the education industry.

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