Ben Hackenwerth
@BenHackenwerth
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Executive Director, Innovation and Information Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, MO
Joined March 2009
FlySPS students exploring Black Hawk helicopters and helicopter engine shops. #spscte @officialSPS
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Launch believes Missouri schools should collaborate—NOT compete. Because together, we learn. Together, we stand. Together, we are stronger. 💪🚀P.S., check out our new video!
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As Dr. @JohnJungmann said, Launch graduations can happen anytime, anywhere, just like Launch virtual learning! Creighton just graduated with an audience of SPS employees at our admin building. Congrats, Creighton, and thanks to Grad Advisor Mr. Matt Burke for the support!🚀👨🏻🎓
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Today @fueledbylaunch’s very own Dr. @NicholeLemmon is receiving the @METCedplus Digital Equity Advocate Award. Dr. Lemmon’s passion lies in helping every student, every day, and (thanks to Launch) she can do this in every partner district. Well deserved, Lemmon! 👏🏻 #METC20
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Find out more about the new Fine and Performing Arts Academy that will open for fifth-grade students in August: https://t.co/vGOJoj6iF0
@SpfldTheatre @Foundation4SPS
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Update now on proposed new @officialSPS choice program: Academy of Fine & Performing Arts Magnet School at the Springfield Little Theater’s education building. @BenHackenwerth
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We love our @fueledbylaunch partnership with @GOCAPSedu! Need help with your schedule? Need some flexible class options? We've got you! 🚀💻
Current sophomores and juniors can apply to be a part of @gocapsedu next year. 🔬 HERE'S HOW: https://t.co/DLVVhUyAhj
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Congratulations to @GrayElementary music teacher Shelby Tillery! 🎁 She won a $500 grant to support music education schoolwide. Who will be today's 12 Days of Innovation winner? Find out at 4!
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Making it official. ✒ The new agricultural sciences magnet school will open in fall 2021, funded by a $6.5 million gift from the Darr Family Foundation and in partnership with @MissouriState #MSUOnwardUpward
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Meet JoAnn, a 69-year-old woman who graduated by taking @fueledbylaunch courses through our partnership with @GoodwillIntl Excel Center. We are so proud! JoAnn is proof that flexible learning = opportunity! 🎓
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Congratulations to @HillcrestTech Darrin Stine for being recognized for using his superpower to make a difference. His outstanding customer service and dedication support @LearnOnTheHill staff and students. Here’s his #Powerof1SPS story. https://t.co/Ie5dUN33tp
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BOE votes to proceed with developing agreement with @MissouriState to use Darr Family Foundation gift to create agriculture magnet school for 150 elementary students. Program would begin in 2021-2022 school year.
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A shortage of foreign language teachers is limiting foreign language offerings at schools nationwide. Learn how Launch is working to help Missouri students have access to quality foreign language teachers and courses that may otherwise not exist.
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We have the best teachers EVER! This SPS teacher took a road trip to Aurora to help a kiddo with his courses. YES! We do that! 👇🚗
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Why enter the #LaunchYourSchoolSpirit photo contest? 1. To have your photo(s) featured in our mag. 2. To show you support PUBLIC ed in MO. 3. For a chance to win this box of merch! *Only @fueledbylaunch partners may enter! Send submissions to savannah@fueledbylaunch.com
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What does it look like to learn with @fueledbylaunch? See an overview with our latest video!
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And congratulations as well to our 2019 Making a Difference for Students Award winner @fueledbylaunch who took home this year's award for Outstanding Impact by a K-12 Organization or Individual. #QMConnect
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