Learn how to make an impact on your community and what it’s like to start a nonprofit from our guest Scott Campbell, co-founder and Executive Director at Persist Nashville. On Tuesday December 5th, Scott will join board member Colton Mulligan for a conversation about the education space, what it’s like to start a nonprofit, and how to identify an opportunity and make an impact on your community.

Scott is the cofounder of Persist Nashville and a former classroom teacher and administrator. In his career he has worked at 6 different urban, rural, and suburban schools. He has led and taught at traditional public, magnet, and charter schools in 4 different states and DC.

Before moving to Nashville he was a teacher and assistant principal at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the nation’s top rated public high school. In Nashville he has helped lead and develop the early years of RePublic High School and Valor Collegiate Academies. Before starting Persist he served as Principal at RePublic High School, where he graduated their inaugural class. He serves on the TN Charter Commission Appeals Committee and Board of TN Nature Academy.

He is a husband and father of three rambunctious boys. He is a children’s book author, loves playing with his kids, BBQ, soccer, and getting rebounds on the court.

We will come together at 1212 Germantown to mix, mingle, and hear from our special speaker. Members are highly encouraged to attend to hear what the NJC has accomplished in the last month and guests are welcome to come and learn more.