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Brandon Releford just keeps building programs at Zembrodt Education Center, helping 'extraordinary' individuals - NKyTribune
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business20h ago

Brandon Releford just keeps building programs at Zembrodt Education Center, helping 'extraordinary' individuals - NKyTribune

  • Brandon Releford leads The ZEC as it expands services for people with I/DD in the NKY/Greater Cincinnati area.
  • By 2025, ZEC served 464 unique families with expanded pre-employment, social, and academic skills.
  • Education for the Extraordinary: a new K-12 program in Union supports autistic students with ABA-based services.
  • ZEC offers a broad service continuum, including transition, employment, advocacy, PEERS, and family support.
  • Releford emphasizes growth is about expanding access and deepening impact, not just numbers.
  • The Point/Arc’s ZEC opened in 2020 and is expanding services regionally with local partnerships.
  • Releford's background spans workforce development, teaching, and college adjunct roles.
  • The ZEC's leadership aims to broaden services beyond the initial facility.
  • Judi Gerding, founder of The Point/Arc, praises Releford as a strong fit and asset.
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SD1, NKU mark 16th year of water quality education patnership that have reached more than 1000 students - NKyTribune
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science20h ago

SD1, NKU mark 16th year of water quality education patnership that have reached more than 1000 students - NKyTribune

  • SD1 and NKU celebrate 16th year of a partnership educating students on water quality and stewardship.
  • The Every Drop framework turns lessons into real-world storytelling and public messaging.
  • Five micro-lessons were integrated into NKU’s ENV 130 course to connect theory with local issues.
  • SD1’s Clean H2O40 program aims to prevent sewer overflows and protect waterways.
  • Students created public service announcements and shared them publicly, extending learning.
  • The education credit program funds NKU with about $10,000 annually for course integration.
  • Funds support student research, lab supplies, and field experiences at NKU.
  • Educators praise the local-focus approach and hands-on learning.
  • SD1 and NKU plan to continue the Every Drop framework in future semesters.
  • The partnership contributes to broader environmental stewardship in Northern Kentucky.
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