Connecting Education, Jobs and Our Future

�ursday, June 15, 201711:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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PARKERSBURG, PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIAWEST VIRGINIA

THE BLENNERHASSETT HOTEL

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Welcome to “Connecting Education, Jobs and Our Future.” Today’s event is eighth in the EDTalks speaker series. �e Education Alliance

is pleased to sponsor the series because we believe that an excellent education system is critical to our state’s success.

EDTalks is an education-based speaker series that promotes innovative discussion and big ideas about connecting education, jobs and our future. EDTalks events are held across West Virginia to provide a lively series of networking and education events designed to engage business, education, and community leaders in public education issues. Each program will feature compelling presentations by cutting-edge speakers, professionals, and advocates along with ample time for conversation and networking.

When we think about the tremendous economic opportunities and challenges facing our state, the connection between jobs and education is obvious. Engaging our communities in this conversation is mission critical to our success. Today, �e Education Alliance is excited to hear from Ralph Baxter, an Advisor on the Legal Profession, Chad Crumbaker, Vice President of WVU Parkersburg, and Toni Poling, the 2017 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, on how we can strengthen the pipeline to future jobs in West Virginia.

We thank the sponsors of today’s event for their support and commitment to education on behalf of all West Virginia students. �ank you for taking time to participate in today’s EDTalks event. Together, we can change the future!

Amelia Courts, Ed.D.President/CEO

Mallie CombsChairman of the Board

Introduction & Welcome

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Agenda

11:00 a.m. Registration & Lunch Bu�et Opens

11:30 a.m. WelcomeDr. Amelia Courts President/CEO, �e Education Alliance

11:45 a.m.EDTalk: A Community PerspectiveChad CrumbakerVice President, WVU Parkersburg

12:00 p.m.

EDTalk: An Educator's PerspectiveToni Poling2017 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Fairmont Senior High School

12:15 p.m. Small Group Discussions

12:30 p.m.EDTalk: A Business PerspectiveRalph BaxterAdvisor, Writer, and Speaker on the Legal Profession

12:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

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Speaker Biographies

Chad Crumbaker is the Interim Vice President for Academic A�airs at WVU Parkersburg

having previously served as the Chair of the Business, Accounting and Public Service Division and the Coordinator of the Legal Studies Program. He has taught at WVU Parkersburg since beginning as an adjunct in 2007. In addition to teaching, he practices law in Parkersburg and is licensed in both West Virginia and Ohio since 2006. A�er law school, Chad served seven years in Wood County Circuit Court for Judge J.D. Beane. He and his family own and operate a local HVAC company and believe that the Mid-Ohio Valley is a wonderful place to live and work. Chad and his wife Katherine, a school nurse in Wood County, have two sons ages 7 and 5.

Chad Crumbaker

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Speaker Biographies

A1999 graduate of Doddridge County High School, Toni Poling attended WVU’s 5-Year Teacher

Education Program, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education. A�er graduating Cum Laude from WVU, Mrs. Poling taught for one-year each at both Doddridge County High School and Ritchie County High School before coming to Fairmont Senior in

Toni Poling2006 where she currently teaches AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, and serves in a number of leadership positions. In 2013, she achieved her National Board Certi�cation, and in 2016 earned her certi�cation in Public School Administration.

In 2016, Toni Poling was awarded the Fairmont State University Professional Development School Partnership Excellence in Teaching Award, was named Fairmont Senior High School Teacher of the Year and Marion County Teacher of the Year, and is currently serving as the 2017 West Virginia State Teacher of the Year.

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Speaker Biographies

Ralph Baxter has been a trailblazer in the world of law throughout his forty year

career. In 2013, the American Lawyer Magazine named him one of “�e Top 50 Big Law Innovators of the last 50 years.” Ralph led the evolution of Orrick from its regional origin to become one of the world's leading law �rms, with 1,100 lawyers in 25 locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. A�er nearly a quarter century as Chairman and CEO of Orrick, Ralph turned his attention to a combination of other business and public interest projects. He advises legal technology companies, law �rms, law schools, and corporate legal departments that seek to modernize the way legal services are delivered and consumed. Ralph has long been active in public interest organizations in West Virginia including serving as Co-Chair of

Ralph BaxterGovernor Manchin’s 21st Century Jobs Cabinet and being inducted into Marshall University's June Harless Education Hall of Fame. Ralph received his BA from Stanford University, his MA in Education from the Catholic University of America, and his JD from the University of Virginia.Before his career in law, Ralph taught the sixth grade at Scott Montgomery Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

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Mission of Organization�e Education Alliance’s Vision is that every West Virginia public school student will graduate ready to begin a career or pursue additional education and training. Our Mission is to be an independent voice, earnest advocate, and statewide participant that advances policies and practices to continually improve public school student achievement in West Virginia.

The Education Alliance is a nonpro�t organization that advocates for a quality public education for all West Virginia children. It was established in July 1983 by business executives who saw the

importance of supporting public schools and giving the business community a voice in education. As a nonpro�t organization, it is supported 100% by grants and donations from businesses and individuals. �rough statewide advocacy e�orts and student-centered programs, �e Education Alliance:

■ Serves over 39,000 students annually ■ Utilizes more than 1,600 volunteers to provide more than 46,000 hours of service ■ Matches 900 students with a mentor to provide 27,000 mentoring sessions ■ Pairs 96% of West Virginia schools with at least one business partner■ Provides nearly $1.5 million in resources leveraged directly to West Virginia schools■ Provides sound research and data in public dialogues about education

From the Partnerships in Education program in the 1980s to our current programs, the Alliance has continually placed students �rst and supported higher levels of excellence from our public education system. From the very beginning, business and community partners have been the key to the organization. Without these dedicated men and women, �e Education Alliance would not be where it is today. Together with our partners, we look forward to a strong collaboration to improve public education in West Virginia.

To learn more about how your business, community organization or school can be part of helping West Virginia students become tomorrow’s leaders, visit our website educationalliance.org and join �e Education Alliance in our e�orts!

History of Organization

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Board of Directors

Executive CommitteeMallie Combs, Executive Director, Hardy County Rural Economic Development Authority – Board ChairBrett Staples, Senior Managing Director/Financial Advisor, BB&T Scott & Stringfellow – Board Vice-ChairRalph Baxter, Advisor, Writer and Speaker on the Legal Profession – Board TreasurerChristina Brumley, Attorney-at-Law, Jackson Kelly PLLC – Board SecretarySammy Gray, Director of State A�airs, FirstEnergy – Research and Outreach Committee ChairJames W. �omas, Member, Jackson Kelly PLLC – Nominating and Governance Committee ChairDr. Amelia A. Courts, President/CEO, �e Education AllianceMichelle Wittekind, Vice President/Regional Manager, United Bank, Inc. – Member-at-Large

Board of DirectorsChris Beam, President/COO, Appalachian Power Craig Baker, Partner/Architectural Division Manager, �e �rasher Group�omas Campbell, President, West Virginia Board of EducationLeah Curry, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc.Jo Carol Farmer, Manager-Regulations, Dominion HopeAndy Feeney, External A�airs Director, West Virginia, AT&TKevin Fowler, President/CEO, Cabell Huntington HospitalMargie Hale, Retired Executive, West Virginia Kids Count FundMaryLu Hutchins, Director of Fluency Project, Carnegie Mellon University Create Lab Adam Krason, Principal and Architect, ZMM Architects & EngineersJoseph Letnaunchyn, President/CEO, West Virginia Hospital AssociationCarolyn Long, Campus President, WVU Institute of Technology

Beth Maley, Vice President-Commercial Banking, BB&TErica Mani, Regional Chief Executive Ocer West Virginia, American Red CrossDan Page, Communications Director, West Virginia Health Care AssociationDr. Steven Paine, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia Department of Education Toni Poling, 2017 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, Fairmont Senior High SchoolJessie Reckart, Associate, Bowles Rice LLPStephen Roberts, President, West Virginia Chamber of CommerceScott Rotruck, Director of Energy and Transportation Services, Spilman, �omas & Battle, PLLCJames E. Shupe, Vice President-Business Banking, Senior Relationship Manager, JPMorgan Chase

Emeritus Directors�e Honorable Gaston Caperton, Former Governor, State of West VirginiaDaniel Foster, M.D., Physician Advisor, Charleston Area Medical CenterStephen Hopta, Retired ExecutiveDespina “Dee” Kapourales, Owner, Kapourales EnterprisesDr. Priscilla Leavitt, Director, Counseling & Wellness CenterGayle Manchin, Secretary, WV Department of Education and the ArtsJeri Matheney, Communications Director, Appalachian PowerJoseph McDonie, President, Citation Investment, Inc.Lacy Rice Jr., Retired Executive, Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Gra� & LoveSharon Rowe, SHR Consulting LLCHoward Seufer, Jr., Partner, Bowles Rice LLPHerchiel Sims Jr., Retired Business Executive L. Newton �omas, Jr., Retired Executive, Carbon Industries, Inc.Joanne Jaeger Tomblin, Former First Lady, State of West Virginia

The Education Alliance 2014 Board of Directors

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