October 6, 2025 | Issue 7

October is here! Crisp mornings, fall colors, and plenty of exciting updates to keep you moving forward.

From new growth opportunities through AB Ascend to the chance to spark your creativity in the Light Up Learning or In It To Win It Contest, this month is packed with ways to learn, connect, and shine.

Don’t miss the important dates, spotlights, and contests waiting inside!

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

📍 Regional & District Leadership

Kelly Macgee, Regional Director, Texas

Legacee Morgan, Area Manager, Texas

Jalin Smith, District Manager, Alabama

Michael Wilson, Regional Director, Maryland

🏢 Business Development

Nia-Tayler Clark, Regional Director of District Partnerships

🛠️ Operations & Support

Danielle Bovill, HR Recruiter, Massachusetts & Rhode Island

🏫 Site Leadership & Educators

Site Directors: 39

Group Leaders & Assistants: 297

For all AlphaBEST Staff

Expedition Overviews

Pre-K/TK Overviews

Workshops

For Support Team Leads

AB Pulse Workshop

Employee Spotlight: Prince William & Manassas County's Zero Hero's

Excellence takes effort — and the PWC/MC Community proved once again that we’re the best at what we do.

Several sites recently achieved zero violations during their licensing visits, a true testament to the focus, teamwork, and dedication of our staff. This accomplishment reflects the heart of our core values: doing things the right way, every day, for our students and families.

Congratulations to everyone who made this possible! Your hard work doesn’t just meet expectations — it sets the standard. 💪✨

Shoutout to Community Leader Rayna Dias-King for sharing this story in AB Pulse.

AB Ascend: Growing Our Site Directors

We’re investing in our Site Directors with a new program that combines education, career coaching, and real-world internships. Ready to grow with us?

👉 Check out the full FAQ on AB Pulse

This Month's Poll: Life Inside & Outside AlphaBEST

We know that AlphaBEST is just one part of the amazing lives our team members lead.

To celebrate the different paths and goals within our field team, we’d love to hear more about you.

Your answers will help us highlight the unique journeys and aspirations of our team, so we can celebrate and support each other better.

Take the Poll

Expeditions+: In it to Win it Contest

Expeditions+ is raffling off earpods from our Community Circle partner Second Step!

To enter, simply share a picture of your site’s “Feel and Do” poster from the Community Circle activity “We Are…”.

📅 Contest runs from September 30 – October 10, 2025.

Learn more on Expeditions+

AB Studios: Light Up Learning Contest

This October, AB Studios and AlphaBEST are celebrating Lights On Afterschool with a special contest!

Educators, site leaders, and support staff are invited to share a short video answering:

“What lights up your learning?”

One winner will receive a $250 gift card for their creativity and passion for enrichment. Entries are due by October 20, 2025, and the winner will be announced on October 23, 2025.

👉 Want to learn how to enter? Head over to AB Pulse

Job Openings

Explore new opportunities and find your next step toward professional growth.

View AlphaBEST Careers

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AB Pulse?

We’re rolling out new ways to learn, lead, and stay connected. This season is all about helping you grow and supporting the work you do every day.

Once you’re in, you’ll have access to AlphaBEST news, helpful resources, career growth opportunities, and more.

👉 Download AB Pulse today on Apple or Android.

📧 Email i nternalcomms@alphabest.org for your login credentials.

Share Your Career Story

At AlphaBEST, your role is the start of something bigger — a launchpad for your career. Tell us how you’ve learned, grown, and launched along the way, and inspire others with your journey.

Share your story here.

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