Partnerships Make A Difference
Partnerships Make A Difference was founded in 1996 by experienced and committed educators whose mission is to help young people develop a sense of passion and purpose for their own learning, and to enhance students’ belief that they can positively impact their own lives and the lives of others. Toward that end, our organization has successfully focused on helping schools and community organizations strengthen such program areas as service-learning, Project Based Learning, career development, substance abuse prevention, dropout prevention, and character education.
Currently, the major focus of Partnerships is to promote and expand the use of service-learning and Project Based Learning as strategies for instructional improvement, student empowerment, and positive community impact. This focus is evident in our work with the “Growing Together” Service-Learning Network.
Currently, the major focus of Partnerships is to promote and expand the use of service-learning and Project Based Learning as strategies for instructional improvement, student empowerment, and positive community impact. This focus is evident in our work with the “Growing Together” Service-Learning Network.
Board of Trustees/Officers
The Board of Trustees/Officers are appointed to provide fiduciary responsibility and accountability, and to ensure that the organization (Partnerships) retains its status as a 501(c)(3) in good standing.
Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors is appointed to counsel/advise leaders of the major service-learning and Project Based Learning initiatives championed by Partnerships Make A Difference, especially those based in central Ohio. The current leaders, project consultants Ellen Erlanger and Kathy Meyer, will ask the Board of Advisors to provide professional expertise, fresh ideas, and unique perspectives that contribute to the systematic growth and long-term sustainability of such programs as the “Growing Together” Service-Learning Network. The Board of Advisors will assist with strategic planning, marketing and communications strategies, resource development and allocation, and other steps designed to maximize organizational capacity and effectiveness.
Jason Barger![]() Coming soon.
Emmy Beeson![]() Emmy Beeson has served as the superintendent of Ridgemont Local Schools for five years. While at the district, she has initiated the Ohio Improvement Process and the Race to the Top Scope of Work in efforts to improve the academic process for students. Read more . . .
Katie Benton![]() Katie Benton brings a unique perspective to Upper Arlington classrooms, as teaching is a second career for this educator at Barrington Elementary School. Benton graduated from Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism and spent seven years in the public relations field (read more . . . )
Mark Eatherton![]() Coming soon.
Gabby Feta![]() Coming soon.
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Dale E. Heydlauff![]() Dale E. Heydlauff is vice president - Corporate Communications and president of the American Electric Power Foundation. His responsibilities include internal and external communications and oversight of corporate contributions and community relations. Read more . . .
Gloria Heydlauff![]() A retired librarian, Gloria is a community volunteer. In addition to working with Partnerships Make a Difference since its beginning, she serves on several other non-profit organization boards. Read more . . .
Michelle Jones![]() Coming soon.
Keiana Mitchell![]() Coming soon.
Katie O'Keefe![]() Coming soon.
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Yolanda Owens![]() Coming soon.
Kitty Quinn![]() Kitty Quinn has been with the Diocese of Columbus, in the Office of Catholic Schools, since August of 1989. She currently serves as the Associate Director of School Leadership. Read more . . .
Sue Ralph![]() Coming soon.
E.J. Thomas
![]() E.J. Thomas has served in the role of Habitat for Humanity MidOhio's chief executive for nine years and is responsible for the oversight and operation of one of the nation’s top-50 Habitat affiliates in terms of the number of homes constructed, which have averaged 16 per (read more . . . )
Sharee Wells![]() Coming soon.
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