Sessions
Start Early, Stress Less: The Benefits of Early Engagement to Empower Students in the College Planning Process
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Thu
Ed Bianchi serves as the Director of College Partnerships at IDEA Public Schools, having transitioned to this role after four years as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Lafayette College. Ed holds a BA in History from Presbyterian College and a MEd in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina. His career in education has spanned student affairs, college admissions, and preschool teaching, and each stop has brought new insights into the importance of equal access to quality education. Ed has presented at numerous conferences on the importance of cultural competency and partnerships in the college admissions journey.