Key Contacts
Senior Advisors
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Key Contacts

Sheryl Abshire headshot

Sheryl Abshire

 Gregg Calvaruso headshot

Gregg Calvaruso

gcalvaruso@classlink.com
W: 862-225-1540
M: 908-883-0336
Hillary Knopping headshot

Hillary Knopping

hknopping@classlink.com
W: 862-225-1524
M: 973-715-5696

Senior Advisors

Sheryl Abshire

June Atkinson

Tina Barrios

Diane Doersch

Marlo Gaddis

Kathy Hurley

Frankie Jackson

Pete Just

Donna Williamson

Resources & Quick Links

Events

Adding Value at Conferences

  • Present a session
    • Present a ClassLink oriented session or accompany a CL rep for one of theirs
  • Making introductions
    • Work the floor and leverage your network to bring colleagues over to the booth... open doors
  • Booth Duty
    • Bring personal experience and assist CL reps with booth demos

Event Process

    • If you want to attend an event in a ClassLink Senior Advisor capacity,please fill out the “Event Request Form” above and it will be reviewed by the CL team. You will be notified if the event is a good fit in a timely manner.
  • Once approved, Hillary will make an introduction to the attending CL team.
    • Conference planner will be shared with you
    • Attending CL rep(s) will discuss the event and any additional activities taking place (socials, focus groups, user group meetings, etc.)
    • Accommodations - depends on the event, Hillary will let you know.
    • Expense Report
    • Before you leave an event, please fill out the “Event Debrief Form” and provide your perspective on the activities that took place.
    • Meaningful conversations will be followed up by CL rep and the Senior Advisor will be copied.

Senior Advisor Responsibilities

National conferences

  • Attend and present at a minimum of ONE national conference(s) each year
  • e.g. ISTE, COSN, CGCS, AESA, NSBA, AASA, SETDA
  • Goal: share your expertise with conference participants while mentioning ClassLink (company and solution)

State/Regional Technology and/or Superintendent conferences

  • Attend and present at a minimum of ONE regional conference(s) each year
  • e.g. FETC, TCEA, CETPA, NYSCATE, LACUE, (ISTE, COSN, AASA affiliates)
  • Goal: share your expertise with conference participants while mentioning ClassLink  (company and solution)

Focus Groups

  • Attend a minimum of TWO long format focus groups each year led by ClassLink
  • e.g. ERDI, OPAL, NCERT
  • Goal: hear the latest in product and messaging updates directly from ClassLink leadership in a forum where industry leaders ask questions

Strategic ClassLink regional sales conference calls

  • Participate in TWO conference calls each year with ClassLink regional sales leadership to hear an update on organizations using ClassLink and contribute recommendations and possible introductions
  • Dates: TBD

Advisory group meetings

  • Attend TWO long format group meetings per year led by ClassLink leadership
  • Dates: TBD
    • One meeting will be a conference call
    • One meeting perhaps onsite in New Jersey
  • Goal: hear the latest in product and messaging updates directly from ClassLink leadership in a forum where you can contribute feedback 

Write/submit a minimum of ONE article(s) for submission to edtech media organizations

  • ClassLink can help ghost write as needed

Access to ClassLink resources

  • Demo account login
  • Marketing materials