Thrive in 5 has selected Jane E. Tewksbury as its new Executive Director. On February 6th, Tewksbury started her post as head of Boston’s citywide movement to ensure that all children entering kindergarten have the resources and support they need for success in school and beyond. Tewksbury has served as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services since 2005.
“Over my career at DYS, I’ve seen how the early years are a key part of the pathway to success later in life,” said Tewksbury. “Our investments in young children – reflecting our commitment to prevention and early intervention – allow us to get at the root of many issues that are so complex to address later on.”
Appointed by Governor Mitt Romney in 2005, Tewksbury is currently serving as the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services where she is known for promoting positive youth development as a means to improve outcomes for juvenile offenders. In addition to serving as Assistant Attorney General and Assistant District Attorney during her legal career, Tewksbury completed a mid-career Children and Family Fellowship at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where she participated in state-level human services systems reform in Arkansas and Maryland. Tewksbury is on the board of the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund and the YWCA. She earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and her undergraduate degree from Harvard/Radcliffe College.
Click here to read more about Thrive in 5′s new Executive Director.
Thrive in 5 is seeking a strategic leader, skilled collaborator and proven resource developer to lead Boston’s citywide movement to support school readiness.
The Executive Director will be responsible for driving progress toward Thrive in 5′s goal of universal school readiness, working in partnership with community organizations, local leaders, and the Thrive in 5 Leadership Council and staff to implement Boston’s School Readiness Roadmap.
On April 14, nearly 300 community partners and advocates came together on behalf of the Boston’s young children.
Barbara Ferrer of the Boston Public Health Commission, Michael Durkin of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and Mayor Thomas M. Menino kicked off the event that featured renowned economist, Arthur Rolnick. Art shared his research on the powerful economic benefits to investing in early childhood development.
Thrive in 5 released its 2nd annual report and convened a stakeholder panel who reflected on our city’s progress toward universal school readiness.
Five breakout sessions featured informative and engaging panels on a variety of relevant topic. An inspiring speech from Liz Walker re-energized our community to continue to collaborate for change.
Read the Final Report on Boston’s 2011 Early Childhood Summit.
Read the Thrive in 5 Year 2 Annual Report.
Six organizations with distinct missions, but a common goal of supporting Boston’s young children, came together to launch In The Know: Boston’s Early Childhood Blog. Check out the blog for weekly posts on Boston’s early childhood news, events and discussions and join the conversation!
Blog Partners: ReadBoston, Jumpstart, Countdown to Kindergarten, Boston Children’s Museum, Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund, and Thrive in 5.
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