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STEAM Robotics

Michael Hayes: S.T.E.A.M. Science and Robotics

School Zone Podcast welcomes Michael Hayes from Steam Science & Robotics. Steam & Robotics teaches children about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. We use 3D printing, robots, drones, and teach children these topics in a fun environment. The company started in 2007 in Plano, Texas. My daughter and I were looking for a way […]

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Brady Campbell: My School Calendar App

School Zone Podcast welcomes Brady Campbell from the cell phone app, My School Calendar. We have four children, and my wife found herself frustrated because she found she missed school events and information constantly amongst all the kids. She suggested someone created an app to download entire school calendars into one application. The schools come […]

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Jim Schrad Red Apple Resources

Jim Schrad: Red Apple Resources

Today School Zone Podcast welcomes Jim Schrad from Red Apple Resources. Jim began as a farmer several decades ago, when he relocated to Dallas, Texas. His business has grown to selling pies, cheesecakes, and cookie dough; all homegrown and handmade. When we began fundraising, we sold jewelry as a fundraiser. But when we adjusted our […]

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Mitch Evers - Fun Abounds SZP

Mitch Evers: Fun Abounds

School Zone Podcast is excited to welcome Mitch Evers from Fun Abounds. Fun Abounds specializes in anything that you would find in a recreational space- picnic shelters, metal canopies over basketball courts and pavilions, concrete works, sidewalk work etc. We also create water features and play places as well that you would find on a […]

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Conrad Coutinho - 99Pledges SZP

Conrad Coutinho: 99Pledges

Today, School Zone Podcast has the pleasure to welcome 99Pledges from Palo Alto, California, to our podcast. In 2010, there was a significant amount of budget cuts in the state of California regarding education. Our co-founders saw this as a major issue, so they created 99Pledges. 99Pledges is entirely online, and it creates individual fundraising […]

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Kammie Bilardello My School Color Run SZP

Kammie Bilardello: My School Color Run

Today, School Zone Podcast welcomes Kammie Bilardello from My School Color Run. Our CEO, Brian Duncanson started the company. He has been involved in obstacle races and even runs marathons himself. So he has always had a background in the running industry. After attending a Color Run himself, he realized that it would be a […]

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Gina Klakamp PTA Secretary Northlake Elementary Garland ISD SZP

Gina Klakamp: PTA Fundraising Considerations

With 21 years of teaching experience and 12 years on the PTA board, Gina Klakamp knows the needs of schools and the value a successful fundraising company can bring. Join us for today’s School Zone Podcast episode as Matt and Gina discuss important fundraising considerations for today’s PTA’s. School Zone Podcast welcomes Gina Klakamp, an […]

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Curtis Krieger: The Greatest Cookie

The mission of World’s Greatest Fundraiser™ is simple: Raise your organization the most amount of money by bringing you the greatest tasting, greatest looking product at the greatest price. With decades of experience in fundraising, our team is uniquely qualified and proven at raising schools, groups and organizations significant amounts of money, while requiring the […]

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SZP Clint Crowder AIM Full Servicing Fundraising

Clint Crowder: AIM Full Service Fundraising

AIM Full Service Fundraising, Inc. offers a full-service, hassle-free fundraising program for your group. (What does this mean?): WE DO THE WORK – AIM provides the muscle for the hard stuff and a professional fundraising assistant to guide you through the entire sale. Literally, All You Do Is Count The Profits! Pre-Pack by Seller – […]

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Carol Rampey_ UnitedScrip SZP

Carol Rampey: UnitedScrip

Making a Difference for the next Generation is “Why we do what we do!” Join with us and let us help you impact your organization! Carol Rampey has always loved children.  She began her first career as a Registered Nurse, working with preemies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatrics  ICU .  Marriage and […]

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