2025 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 19
CORE NETWORK NASHVILLE
CORE Network is a community initiative that brings together local and statewide partners to
strengthen, support and champion early childhood educators and schools. Their free, state-approved
virtual and in-person workshops meet teachers where they are, providing a comprehensive and
meaningful way to grow in their abilities to reach and serve students across Middle Tennessee.
UWGN and CORE Network offer teachers a variety of professional development opportunities like
the Ignite! Purpose and Intention Early Childhood Conference. Supporting high-quality instruction
and access to resources, the 2025 conference hosted 12 virtual and 29 in-person workshops, a
vibrant vendor exhibit hall, and inspiring general sessions.
The Ignite! Awards honor exceptional early childhood educators. Congratulations to the winners
of the second annual Ignite! Awards:
> Educator of the Year: Gigi Kinzounza, Glen Leven Presbyterian Church Day School
> Beginning Beacon of the Year: Jacob Pursell, Susan Gray School
> Legislator of the Year: Senator Charlane Oliver
Special thanks to our event sponsors PNC Financial Services, Signal Centers, Nashville Early
Education Coalition, Nashville Area Association for the Education of Young Children, Lakeshore,
Deloitte, Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching, Learning Zone, Burgundy Group
Advertising and Scholastic.
1,123
70
14,240
educators attended
training in 2025
synchronous
trainings offered
hours of training
in 2025
