EntreEd Announces Dr. Toi Hershman as Next CEO
Dr. Gene Coulson, current CEO of EntreEd, recently announced his retirement after nearly a decade of service to the organization. The EntreEd Board of Directors began their search for the next CEO and named Dr. Toi Hershman, current EntreEd Vice President of Programming as CEO effective May 1, 2023. Dr. Coulson said, “Dr. Cathy Ashmore […]
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
By Dr. Gene Coulson, CEO, EntreEd The building of entrepreneurship ecosystems in localities across the country is a critical activity if we ever hope to realize all the benefits of a more entrepreneurial culture. I think some consensus is emerging about who should be a part of this ecosystem – government, policy-makers, eship support organizations, […]
ESTEAM Project Thank You
A Message from EntreEd’s Executive Director, Dr. Gene Coulson To all our grant partners, sub awardees, and friends, First, we have worked for years in Eastern Kentucky with many folks who have become good friends. As we see the devastation created by recent floods, we keep them in our thoughts and hope for a quick […]
AEA Ignites Appalachia’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
EntreEd partnered with Appalachian State University and STEM West to facilitate the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) on App State’s campus in Boone, NC July 9-22, 2022. Nineteen high school students from across the Appalachian region were selected via a competitive application process. They engaged in two weeks of experiential activities that […]
ESTEAM Launch Day at Smokey Mountain Elementary
In early May 2022, EntreEd awarded an ESTEAM Project mini-grant to Smokey Mountain Elementary in Jackson County, North Carolina for their ESTEAM Launch Day. Smokey Mountain Elementary educators, Eric Sink and Scott Miller, shared how the experiences impacted their students. “As the science educator for 4th and 5th grade, I am very pleased with the […]
WV Students Place 3rd in Coalfield Young Entrepreneurs Contest
On May 6th, Matewan PK-8 participated in the Coalfield Young Entrepreneurs Contest. During the event, student teams presented their business ideas to local entrepreneurs. Winners received a monetary prize to continue their businesses. Jennifer Miller, a teacher at Matewan PK-8, received grant funding from EntreEd’s ESTEAM project for her students to create a business. Students […]
ESTEAM Day at BridgeValley CTC
On April 29, about 100 West Virginia middle schoolers attended EntreEd’s ESTEAM Day at BridgeValley Community and Technical College in Charleston, WV. The day was packed with engaging hand-on challenges that connected entrepreneurship and STEAM. The students had a blast. Check out the video below for a closer look at the day!
EntreEd Announces Inaugural Cohort of Master Teachers
EntreEd’s inaugural cohort of eleven Master Teachers has successfully completed their certification. EntreEd’s Master Teacher certification recognizes educators that have completed immersive professional development in the space of entrepreneurship education and committed to integrating entrepreneurship education into their teaching practice. The Master Teacher certification requires educators to: 1) complete a minimum of 16 hours of […]
ESTEAM Pitch Competition Winner Highlight, Patch Works
In December 2021, EntreEd and the Appalachian Regional Commission partnered to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Competition to middle- and high-school students across Appalachia. The pitch competition provided students the opportunity to ignite their entrepreneurial mindset and engage in meaningful entrepreneurship experiences within their local community. Senior student, Emilee Metcalf of Clinton High School in Anderson […]
ESTEAM Pitch Competition Winner Highlight, Nine Lives Phone Case
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-118-nine-lives-scott-miller-esteam-pitch-competition/id1449605646?i=1000549084840 In December 2021, EntreEd and the Appalachian Regional Commission partnered to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Competition to middle- and high-school students across Appalachia. The pitch competition provided students the opportunity to ignite their entrepreneurial mindset and engage in meaningful entrepreneurship experiences within their local community. Seventh-grade students, Madison Blankenship, Emelyn Bumgarner, Emma Miller, and […]
