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    {"id":24555,"date":"2024-06-21T15:25:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T15:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crodev.site\/viedu_dev\/?p=24555"},"modified":"2025-02-04T08:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T08:59:31","slug":"board-of-directors-spotlight-meet-terrence-shelton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crodev.site\/viedu_dev\/board-of-directors-spotlight-meet-terrence-shelton\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors Spotlight: Meet Terrence Shelton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='hr av-lxou6udx-31e015eabf778289c0bf06864d3a230e hr-default  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a93934ecd89fbb8a9566d39e89cd3725 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lxou789w-45270359550819abdd2ecfdab4b7ded9\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lxou789w-45270359550819abdd2ecfdab4b7ded9 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lxou789w-45270359550819abdd2ecfdab4b7ded9 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-24556 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24556 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/crodev.site\/viedu_dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terrence-BOD-spotlight-www.png\" alt='Board Member Terrence Shelton, in a black jacket, white shirt, and red tie smiles, poses for a portrait photo.' title='Terrence BOD spotlight www'  height=\"375\" width=\"500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lxou9uqg-74602247dd8dac8331f40495ddbe5c0d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae603e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae603e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">Board of Directors Spotlight: Meet Terrence Shelton<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfcbd3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfcbd3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">Please share why you volunteer on the Board at Visions In Education.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every student that walks across the stage to receive their diploma is a reminder of why I volunteer on this Board. Preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world is a pursuit that never ends. I am here to help create a learning environment that prepares people for these changes, and builds confidence for people to be an active part of those changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">What is it about Visions that made you want to be part of our school community?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before joining the Board, I\u2019d heard nothing but great things about Visions. A trusted colleague of mine homeschooled her two children at Visions from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Although I didn\u2019t know much about non-classroom based schools at the time, I was amazed at what and how her children were learning and at their student success. Many years later, another colleague told me about an opportunity to join the Board. Now, there were two people I highly regarded saying equally amazing things about the school. After doing my own research, I knew I had to be part of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">How might you describe the difference that our teachers and staff are making by meeting the individual and unique needs of each student?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The people at Visions are all committed to student success. They know that this happens when you focus on not only the academics, but the social and wellbeing aspects of our students\u2019 lives as well. Visions has programs that support the whole student.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">What is one way that Visions is making a difference in our community from your perspective?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visions is a leader in this space. We focus on student success, but we also stand in our value of integrity. We do things the right way and without cutting corners. A school leading the way like Visions shows what can be done and how it should be done, setting the example for other schools to follow and influencing policy in support of all students.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">As a member of the Board, you have an important policy and oversight role to ensure the school is achieving its mission. How would you describe your role in holding Visions accountable for meeting our goals to a variety of stakeholders, including families, staff, and taxpayers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Challenge, support, and advocate. Challenge the team to innovate, support the team on their decisions, and be an advocate for Visions in my network.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">What are you most passionate about? How are you able to pursue that passion by serving on our Board?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m committed to fostering sustainable communities, particularly by empowering young individuals. My focus lies in enhancing the education system, fostering mentorship opportunities, and ensuring career readiness for youth. Joining the Visions Board perfectly aligns with these passions. Visions offers a pathway to equitable access to top-tier education, characterized by greater flexibility compared to traditional public schools.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">Please share a bit about your background, family, and what you like to do in your spare time.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am a proud husband and father of three. My family is the purpose for everything I do. We like spending family time watching movies, reading, and playing board games. I grew up in a single parent home and some of my best memories are made of moments like those, so I want to create similar moments for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002d72;\">Is there anything else you\u2019d like to add?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visions\u2019 faculty and staff is truly amazing. Their commitment to our students and to each other is evident in every interaction. They empower the people who will change our future for the better and I stand in awe. 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