October 12, 2026 | Issue 15

AlphaBEST Careers | AlphaBEST.org | What is AB Ascend?


🍂October is here!

And there’s a lot happening across AlphaBEST.


From new tools and career opportunities to important training reminders and team recognition.


This issue brings together updates to help you stay informed, find what you need, and celebrate the great work happening across our programs.





 🎉 Congrats to September's New Hires & Promotions! 🎉


🛠️Regional Leadership

Ceren Johnson, Regional Director, California

Rowena Geisck, Area Manager, Virginia

Ashia Marshall, Area Manager, Virginia

Peter Buechner, Assistant Area Manager, California


🧭Support Team

Joann Matos, Customer Care Representative, North Carolina

Carol Wilson, Payroll HR Benefits Specialist, North Carolina



🏫 Site Leadership & Educators

Site Directors: 53

Group Leaders & Assistants: 252


 

Site Staff Monthly Training Is Back!

You may remember Site Director Monthly Meetings from last year.


This October, they’re returning with a new name and a more focused purpose: Site Staff Monthly Training.

Each month, Site Directors will lead their teams through a short training topic designed to support safe, consistent, and engaging programs.


The updated format gives site teams dedicated time to connect, reinforce expectations, and put key practices into action.


Has your team completed this month’s Site Staff Monthly Training?

 
 

🏆Meet our First BESTCatch Winners

 

July

August

September

See a safety concern before it becomes a bigger issue?

Your BESTCatch could be featured next.

 
 

Did you know licensing requirements may include training from 2025–26?

Required training must be completed in the Learning Hub to support licensing compliance.


Take a few minutes to check your Activities

today and complete anything outstanding.


 
 

🥁 And the Winner Is...

 
 
 
 

🎓Grow with AB Ascend

Eligible Site Directors can use

AB Ascend to explore education and career-growth opportunities available through AlphaBEST.


Discover courses, education benefits, career pathways, and other opportunities designed to support what comes next

 
 

Refer a Friend. Earn a Bonus.

Know someone who would be a great addition to AlphaBEST?

Refer a qualified candidate, and you may be eligible for a Team Member Referral Bonus when your referral meets program requirements

 
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