The fact that you are now with a group of your peers you really get to see how world class the education profession is.
Awardees
Awardees
The Most STOP-Enabled Innovators of 2022
Meet the 32 Semifinalists
This year’s semifinalists come from 23 different states and really prove that innovation is alive and well in education. Micro schools, pods and hybrid learning environments almost unheard of two years ago are now being utilized by parents and educators across the nation. Traditional public schools that operate more like a charter and charters that continue to flourish outside of traditional systems, private schools serving specialized populations that are often overlooked and leaders in the ed tech space who provide remarkable tools that can be integrated into any of the other full service models we are celebrating today. Truly a remarkable group of visionaries that are transformational exemplars for all in this tumultuous 2022!
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The concept of being innovative with a touch of entrepreneurial thinking seems to be a recipe for the next level work for me as a leader and for our district's continued growth and viability.
Dr. Troy Monroe
Executive Director,
Jumoke Academy
If you get to the accelerator after the application process, go in knowing you already won.
Christopher Simmonds
Principal,
CARE Elementary School
I am still processing the magnitude of this experience and so grateful for meeting each and everyone of you.
I look forward to continuing our transformative work in our communities and together.
Taylor Shead
Board Member,
Dallas Education Foundation
The challenge in education is the stakes are so high.
It's one thing to have a product fail but failure to educate children has enormous consequences. One way to address this challenge is to think about innovation in a "fail fast" model where you learn very quickly what's working and what's not so you can iterate and improve quickly.
Brian Smith
Founder and CEO,
Catalyst Academy Charter School
The Yass Prize is more than a competition to me. Yes, we want to win. However, we are winning in so many aspects. Knowledge is power!
I am so grateful to be a part of such an extraordinary group.
Portia Green
Principal ,
Prichard Preparatory School
I'm deeply humbled and grateful to be part of this group.
The last month has been a tremendous experience and I'm so inspired and motivated by the amazing work this group is doing. Collectively, we’re working towards a real-world goal and it’s leaving me empowered and motivated to apply what we learn.
Jeffrey Imrich
Co-Founder,
Rock by Rock
We must remind our parents that they are the ones who pay for their child's education through their tax dollars and therefore have as much right to be at the table planning their child's educational roadmap as anyone else.
Janelle Wood
Founder & CEO,
Black Mothers Forum Inc.
Silicon Valley is a mindset. It is like the Education Revolution that we are seeing. The mindset of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Can we have an educational Silicon Valley?
Iman Alleyne
Founder,
Kind Academy
Entrepreneurs are the engine of the innovation economy.
The work this remarkable group has accomplished is not only inspirational but can be transformative for millions more students.
Michael Moe
Founder and CEO,
Global Silicon Valley
Success happens after many pivots and changes.
Michael Moe
Founder and CEO,
Global Silicon Valley
It's not the university someone graduated from or the degree they hold.
Do they have the resilience and perseverance? Do they have grit? It's the most important skill.
Joy Chen
Entrepreneur In Residence,
GSV Ventures
It's about engaging families.
It's helping families step into their power — making sure that the voices of families are really front and center in guiding solutions.
Lakisha Young
Co-Founder and CEO,
The Oakland REACH
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