Tipping Point: Duncan Williams celebrates a milestone of corporate stewardship
"In a crazy way, if you're investing in your community, you are investing in your business, because it makes it a more desirable place to work and move to."
Anna Cox Thompson
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Anna Cox Thompson is marketing and communications manager at New Memphis.
There are 33 articles by Anna Cox Thompson :
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March 2019
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Business
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November 2018
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Business Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence Honoree Kevin Kimberly
It only takes one spark to start a fire, and for Kevin Kimberly, it only took one class on policy to ignite his passion for education. -
Business Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence Honoree Rebecca Bowers
Leading by example is something Rebecca Bowers, third grade teacher at Kingsbury Elementary, lives out not just daily but hour by hour. As she encourages her students to stay curious and ask questions, she, too, endeavors to remain a lifelong learner.
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October 2018
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Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence honoree James Johnson
The saying goes that if you like what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. James Johnson, science teacher at Chickasaw Middle School, found his calling in the field of education, and it’s evident he truly loves what he does for a living. -
Business The Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence honoree Tamera Malone
Growing up in Memphis, Tamera Malone, instructional coach at Gestalt Public Schools, was excited for a fresh start at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was making great strides in her pursuit of a degree in political science, which would soon propel her into law school, or so she thought. Then she took a role as an assistant for a college class that would dramatically alter her perspective and plans for the future. -
Business The Tipping Point: Educators of Excellence honoree Jeffrey Veale Jr.
There’s an old African saying to “run towards the roar.” For those unfamiliar, it means to run toward what scares you instead of away from it, for the greatest reward often comes from the greatest risk. Jeffrey Veale Jr., school director at Leadership Preparatory Charter School, “ran towards the roar” when he decided to enter the field of education.
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September 2018
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Business The Tipping Point: Albano brings experience to new Shelby County Schools role
Editor’s note: Memphis stands at the threshold of incredible possibility. In this series, New Memphis introduces innovative Memphians who are driving our city forward and forging its future success. -
Business The Tipping Point: Smith follows ‘faith journey’ in launching new school
When walking through life, there are bound to be opportunities for improvement. There are two types of people: those who simply complain about an issue and those who actively seek to change it. Ashley Smith, founder and CEO of Artesian Schools, falls into the latter camp.
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