For its regional offices and large district and state projects, America’s Choice hires staff locally and draws on highly qualified educators who know the area and understand the local challenges.

• Vera Vignes, general manager, is a former superintendent of schools in Pasadena, California.

• Hawaii project director Hazel Sumile, a veteran of the Hawaii public school system, served as superintendent of the Leeward District of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Project directors and staff members establish strong working relationships with states, districts, and schools.