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Spotlight on Angela Ludwig, 2019 Executive Director of the Year

2 min
Jul 15, 2024
[caption id="attachment_8270" align="alignright" width="475"] Debbie Martin, Director of Operations, Angela Ludwig, Executive Director of the Year, and Kristen Waterfield, President and Co-Founder[/caption] For Angela Ludwig, Executive Director at The ¾«Æ·Âé¶¹ School of Blue Bell, her 2019 Executive Director of the Year award isn�t the first time her success has landed her in the spotlight. During her time with The ¾«Æ·Âé¶¹ School, Angela has been named Executive Director of the Year both in 2016 and 2019, opened a new ¾«Æ·Âé¶¹ School location now on a waiting list extending beyond 2020, and received the 2019 Top Fundraiser award for her school�s fundraising efforts of over $20,000. Blue Bell has also received several awards under her leadership including the Rising Star Award in 2017, President�s Choice Award in 2019, and the 2019 Superior Achievement Award.   However, her accomplishments do not stop there. Beyond bringing a prestigious educational program to the Blue Bell community, Angela, along with her Director of Education, lead her team to their 2019 ; landing their program in the top ten percent of early childhood education centers in the country. So, what�s the secret to Angela�s bountiful success? �Patience, consistency, continuous reflection, and the willpower to hold myself to a high standard of excellence,� she tells The ¾«Æ·Âé¶¹ School.   With nearly 20 years of experience under her belt, there�s no question as to what inspired Angela to start her journey in early childhood education. �It�s an incredible feeling making a difference in a child�s life. I take great pride knowing that the skills we teach children today are building the foundation for their future.�Fast forward years later, Angela says she wakes up inspired to be the best version of herself for a job that doesn�t feel like work at all.   For teachers who may hope to be in her shoes one day, Angela�s utmost advice is to invest in yourself and stay dedicated. �Keep setting goals and don�t lose sight of the small accomplishments that help you to achieve larger ones. Have trust in the process and have patience- you�ve got this!� Angela personifies The ¾«Æ·Âé¶¹ School�s core values in her work every day, inspiring her team and instilling passion in all aspects of her career. There�s no doubt that the sky is the limit for Angela, and The ¾«Æ·Âé¶¹ School is happy to help her get there!