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Name: Ronald D. Stephens
Position: Executive Director of the National School Safety Center
Years in the Education Field: 35
Previous Posts: Chief Operating Officer for Columbia Christian Schools, Chief Business Officer and Vice President of Administration at Pepperdine University
LEOGANE, Haiti — William DeJong, co-founder of Schools for the Children of the World, recalls broken cityscapes and rubble-choked communities where only the barest signs of rebuilding was visible and temporary living tents were everywhere during his latest trip to Haiti.
or unused buildings to fit the needs of school districts.
Renovate or build new? This age-old question goes far beyond renovation vs. new construction because it involves multiple issues and 
community stakeholders. However, the answer is very straightforward: provide the best place for students to learn.
A research complex at University of Colorado features an award-winning curtainwall and window system.
tion to adoption across the entire design and construction community.The earthquake in Haiti was the greatest natural disaster of recent history in the Western Hemisphere. The loss of lives and the damage to homes, roads, businesses and schools were massive. Nonprofit and government organizations from around the world are grappling to
respond. While it is easy to sit back and let others try to figure everything out, this is also a wakeup call for some of us to get personally involved.
