Ignite Institute to be Highlighted at Next Rotary Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021
Written By: Bryn Daley, Ignite Institute Intern for Stinger Media
Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County, on Monday, May 17, 2021 as we hear from Chris Bryson, Academic Internship Coordinator and Jerome Gels, Co–Principal of the Ignite Institute. They will be highlighting Ignite and the Academic Internship and Mentoring programs at the school.
Bryson holds five degrees from Thomas More University. In 1993, he earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in philosophy and one in mathematics. He also earned an associate degree in drama. In 2000, Bryson earned his MBA. In 2015, he received his MAT. He now serves as an adjunct professor at Thomas More and has since 2005. Chris won the university’s Outstanding Teacher Award in 2013.
Along with teaching at Thomas More, Bryson serves as the academic internship coordinator at the Ignite Institute. His experience also includes leading quality improvement initiatives, corporate trend analysis of key performance indicators, and accreditation/licensure standards development with Fortune 100 and 500 subsidiaries and individual and family service organizations.
Chris is a past president of the Thomas More University Alumni Association Board of Directors, past chairperson of the Holy Family Home Board of Directors, and current Treasurer of the Plantation Pointe Master Association Board of Directors. He is also a Big Brothers, Big Sisters Volunteer, and a Cincinnati Reds Fantasy Camp alumnus.
Gels holds four college degrees and is an award-winning leader in education. He is a co – principal of the Ignite Institute. Gels was named Administrator of the Year in 2017 by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. He was awarded Legacy Top Educator Under 40 in 2010 as well.
Outside of school, Jerome is the father to three children and the founder of American Legacy Tours.
Rotarians are encouraged to become involved in the Academic Internship and Mentoring programs at Ignite. You can talk to Chris Bryson and Jerome Gels for more information.
Location: Hybrid – In person at Ignite Institute, 37 Atlantic Blvd, Erlanger KY, 41015
60 in-person maximum – register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DAFA72DA1FAC25-ignite
If you would like a tour from Ignite scholars after the meeting, please make sure you register and note in the comments area so that we have enough tour guides.
11:45 am – Home Buffet Starts ($0) or in-person, cafeteria selections (approx. $7, cash only)
12:00 pm – Meeting Begins
Greeting, Prayer, Pledge & 4-Way Test
12:15 pm – Program Begins
1:00 pm – Meeting Adjourned
A recording of this presentation and past meetings of the Rotary Club of Florence is available on the club’s Facebook and YouTube Channel.
The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky (serving all of Boone County) is a community service organization focusing on “service above self”. The club meets weekly on Mondays at the Ignite Institute, 37 Atlantic Blvd, Erlanger, KY and also via Zoom. Guests are always welcome. To learn more about upcoming speakers and events, please visit the club’s website at www.florencerotary.org or follow their Facebook page.
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