Wayne, Pennsylvania (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline educationa leading provider of management software designed specifically for K-12 educators, today announced the appointment of Hope Needham as chief people and culture officer. In her new role, Hope will lead efforts to strengthen the company's organizational culture, foster employee engagement, and support Frontline's mission of providing impactful solutions for the K-12 community.
Hope joins Frontline Education after serving as Chief People Officer at build connect, where she was responsible for cultivating employee engagement and maintaining a culture of collaboration and inclusion across the company. During his tenure, he successfully improved employee satisfaction and drove leadership development initiatives, aligning the organization's people strategy with its business objectives.
Prior to ConstructConnect, Hope held leadership positions at Participatewhere he developed a comprehensive coaching program, making coaching accessible to all team members and strengthening leadership capabilities throughout the organization. With over 25 years of human resources experience, Hope is recognized for her deep passion for coaching, building trusting relationships, and delivering transformative solutions to complex challenges.
“Hope's leadership and extensive experience creating strong, connected workplace cultures make her the perfect fit for Frontline Education,” said Matt Strazza, CEO of Frontline Education. “His commitment to fostering employee engagement and proven ability to inspire teams align perfectly with our goals, and we are excited to see how his leadership will elevate our people and our culture.”
Hope's appointment represents a strategic investment in Frontline Education's ongoing commitment to organizational excellence and talent development. His arrival marks a pivotal moment for the company as it continues to evolve its approach to people and culture in the dynamic educational technology sector.
“I am thrilled to be joining Frontline Education at a strategic time to support our people and continue to advance our capabilities to support school districts across the country,” said Hope Needham. “My primary focus is developing a high-performance culture that meaningfully engages our team members, drives our organizational potential, and deepens our impact on K-12 education.”
Hope graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and coaching certifications.
About frontline education
Frontline education is a leading provider of school management software, connecting solutions for students and special programs, business operations and human capital management with powerful analytics to empower educators. Frontline partners with school systems to deliver tools, data and insights that support greater efficiency and productivity, enabling school leaders to dedicate more time and resources to executing strategies that drive educator effectiveness, student success and district excellence.
Frontline's broad portfolio includes solutions for proactive recruiting and hiring, time and absence management, professional growth, student information systems, special education, special programs, Medicaid reimbursement, school health management, inventory control and asset management, payroll benefits and financial management, and analysis. solutions that help district leaders leverage their data to make more informed decisions for the benefit of their students and communities. More than 10,000 clients representing millions of educators, administrators and support staff have partnered with Frontline Education in their efforts to develop the next generation of learners.
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