Frank Furguson AEP Hall of Fame Nomination Letter
Each year, the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) selects candidates who have made significant contributions to educational publishing for induction into the AEP Hall of Fame. In 2012, Rob Waldron, President and CEO of Curriculum Associates, asked me to write this letter nominating Frank Furguson, one of the founders and current Chairman of CA. I interviewed Frank, crafted this letter, and, along with Rob, submitted it to AEP for consideration. Frank was inducted into the AEP Hall of Fame the following year.
Insect Shield for Pets Press Release
Insect Shield, is the first EPA-registered insect-repellent apparel. Rigorously tested and proven to work, Insect Shield offers effective, invisible, and odorless protection against dangerous, disease-carrying insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums). The active ingredient in Insect Shield is permethrin—a synthetic version of a natural repellent found in some chrysanthemum plants. Insect Shield technology features a proprietary permethrin formula that is tightly bonded to fabric fibers, offering long-lasting, effective insect protection that lasts the expected lifetime of the garment.
After years in production for humans, PetEdge partnered with Insect Shield to develop an exclusive line of insect-repellent apparel and gear for pets. Insect Shield for Pets has the potential to revolutionize the pet industry, and this press release was drafted and sent to various industry publications and news outlets to advertise the introduction of this innovative program.
Leader of the Year Letter
Every year, Tech & Learning magazine names three "Leaders of the Year", recognizing their dedication to promoting the role of technology in education. Curriculum Associates donated a set of classroom licenses for the engaging online program i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction, and this is a letter that was sent to all recipients.