Testimonials and Recommendations

“Fran reported to me in various positions for 15 years at All Saints' All Day Child Care Center, a 501(c)3 organization with 6 sites. She began her employment as a Teacher/Director in a start up center in a public school where she built instant rapport with the children, staff, families, All Saints' All Day Board of Directors and school administration. Along with the growth of All Saints' All Day Fran was quickly promoted to the newly created position of Director of Resources and Development. In that capacity Fran was instrumental in overseeing the growth and development of a once small organization into one largest child care organizations in lower Montgomery County.

A great deal of the organization's early growth and success can be attributed to Fran's commitment, compassion and professionalism. Fran personally developed and administered the fund raising efforts of the Center which benefited the scholarship fund, providing financial aid to over 60 families who would otherwise be unable to afford child care.

With her ability to see the big picture, she oversaw the Center's growth, from hiring and supervising staff to development efforts. Fran spearheaded the marketing, technology, and public relations operations for ASAD including the employee handbook, brochures, newsletters, promotional flyers, and much more. She organized community events, set up the CFC fund, and the organizations' visibility on the internet by coordinating with Guide Star.

Fran also managed the organization's technology, including several transitions and migrations.  We went from a completely manual organization to a technologically savvy business through her stewardship.
 
Fran is one of the most creative and passionate people with whom I have ever worked. Fran's drive and motivation contributed to putting All Saints All Day on the map as a premier child care provider. Her vision created a much improved and efficient operation of the Center's business operations.  It was a privilege to have worked with Fran for 15 years. I truly value the professional and personal relationship that we continue to share to this day. I consider it an honor to have served as Fran's supervisor."

Bruce Kahan, Executive Director, Wonders Child Care Center

“Fran Simon is a very hard working leader who is results-driven. She is willing to go over and beyond and she gets the job done. Fran is the type of leader who is the first to arrive for a project, and the last to leave. She is a true professional.”

Mila Fuller, Director of Strategic Initiatives, International Society for Technology in Education

“I worked closely with Fran on a number of projects at NACCRRA. Fran displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is definitely a leader rather than a follower. Notably, Fran has the keen ability to mesh a deep understand of the target market and cutting-edge technology. This results in creative, efficient solutions. Her good judgment and and technical savvy ensure a progressive, logical and practical approach to her endeavors.”

“Fran supported the work and efforts of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Technology and Young Children Interest Forum for years, coordinating the technology resource room at the annual conference, and promoting the work of this group. It was evident from this collaboration how skilled Fran is as a manager, and at marketing. She helped find sponsors, coordinate schedules of volunteers and events in the room, and used her marketing skills to let conference attendees know about the technology room and activities taking place there. Fran's enthusiasm, dedication, and support for promoting technology use to benefit the early education field was clear from her hard work on these NAEYC Technology and Young Children Interest Forum projects.”

Bonnie Blagojevic, Research Associate, UMaine

“Fran can assess a situation and identify opportunities where technology can streamline and optimize the process. She has the vision to see the various parts and departments of a company and pinpoint where they can and should intersect for communications, technology and operations.”

Eleanor Frias, Owner, Modern Signal