3DE Schools
Derek Kellogg has a diverse work experience spanning from 2006 to 2020. Derek began their career as a Research Associate at DHR International, a leading executive search firm. In 2007, they joined the Peace Corps Costa Rica as a Community Economic Development Volunteer, where they worked on business projects and facilitated training programs. After their service with the Peace Corps, they joined Junior Achievement of Georgia in 2011, starting as a Manager of Programs and eventually becoming the Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, they were responsible for program operations, strategic development, and managing partnerships. Most recently, Derek joined 3DE Schools in 2020 as the Vice President of Partnerships & Brand Development.
Derek Kellogg earned a degree in Marketing with a focus on International Business & Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business in 2006. In 2015, they also obtained a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.
3DE Schools
WHAT IS 3DE? 3DE re-engineers high school education to be more relevant, experiential, and authentically-connected to the complexities of the real world in order to more fully prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy. FOUNDATION: PARTNERSHIPS GENERATE PROFOUND TRANSFORMATION 3DE is the manifestation of joint ventures between school systems, Junior Achievement and the business community. These strategic partnerships bring together the core competencies and resources of each entity to modernize high schools across America. MODEL: 3DE IS A HOLISTIC & COMPREHENSIVE MODEL TO RECONSTRUCT TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS An unmatched network of education and corporate partners, coupled with expertise in experiential design, allows 3DE to provide a turnkey model to optimize today’s high school experience. From school structure, to curriculum design, to teacher development, 3DE is a replicable and comprehensive model that is integrated in traditional schools. LEARNING: 3DE BREAKS FREE FROM THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM STRUCTURE TO BRING REAL-WORLD CONNECTIVITY INTO THE EVERYDAY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Case Methodology is proven to increase student engagement, strengthen comprehension, build critical thinking and accelerate academic performance. This universally effective approach to learning is central to 3DE’s model and is the anchor for interdisciplinary pedagogy, relevant connectivity, and authentic project-based application that is delivered in every 3DE school. SCHOOLS: 3DE SCHOOLS PROVE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IS POSSIBLE, AND IT'S HAPPENING NOW 3DE schools are incubators of innovation located within existing high schools. The consistent connectivity and integrated design nurtures a culture of exploration and high expectations. As the students lean in, the impact is evident and 3DE becomes a catalyst for transformation throughout the broader school.