February Updates You’ll Want to See First

February 9, 2026 | Issue 11

February is here, and there’s a lot happening across AlphaBEST!

In this edition of The Pulse Check, you’ll find the updates that matter most, key deadlines, career coaching opportunities, and important reminders. We're here to keep you informed, prepared, and connected.

🎉 Congrats to January's New Hires and Promotions! 🎉

🏢Business Development

Emily Jaquez, Account Manager

Lydia Martinez, Account Manager

📍 Regional & District Leadership

Monique Mac-Smith B, Area Manager, Massachusetts

Kelsey Merritt, Area Manager, New Jersey

Rose Ellen Miller, Area Manager, New Jersey

🏫 Site Leadership & Educators

Site Directors: 18

Group Leaders & Assistants: 150

Company-Wide

Q3 Expedition Overviews Schedule Jan-Feb (includes Google Calendar Invite)

All Program Staff

Summer Camp Staff Interest form Due Feb 13th

🎓Career Coaching for Site Directors

More details about upcoming internship opportunities will be shared later this spring, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, you can watch the webinar and explore how AB Ascend career coaching supports your professional growth in the Employee Knowledge Base.

View the Webinar; Learn More About AB Ascend

This Month's Poll: 💕 Share the Love

Valentine’s Day is a reminder that love shows up in many ways—at work, at home, and in the little moments in between.

What’s something (or someone) you’re feeling extra grateful for right now?

✨ Selected responses may be featured in AB Pulse, so don’t be shy—we’d love to highlight your shout-out!

Take the Poll

☀️All Program Staff - Help Us Prepare for Summer 2026!

Summer is around the corner. We’re starting our planning for AlphaBEST’s 2026 Summer Camp programs!

We’ll be offering Summer Excursions, full-day camps, and Going Places Specialty Camps (in select areas), and we want to know if you’re interested in working with us this summer.

Completing the form lets us:

Gauge interest across locations
Identify preferred roles and shifts
Follow up with you as dates and details are finalized

Complete the Summer Camp Interest Form Today

More Than Meets the Eye: Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors

Are you supporting children who exhibit challenging behaviors? Research indicates these actions often stem from deeper, underlying needs for support. Think of it like an iceberg; what we see on the surface is just a small part of a much larger picture beneath.

RSVP for time and Zoom Invite

Session 1: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Session 2: Thursday, February 12, 2026

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