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Kathleen Acord: Celebrating a Life
Wed, July 15, 2009 from 4:30-6:30
San Mateo Public Library, Oak Room
55 West 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
Come join friends, family, and colleagues as we remember Kathleen — a life full of spirit, joy, courage and love. RSVPs appreciated by Friday, July 10, so we can plan for refreshments: kathleen.acord.memorial@gmail.com, or 510-597-0112.
4:30-5:30pm Program
5:30-6:30pm Reception with refreshments
We are compiling photographs for a slide show to be shown at the celebration. If anyone has pictures of Kathleen that they would like included, please email them ASAP to kathleen.acord.memorial@gmail.com.
Kathleen Acord, 1961-2009
June 15, 2009 — It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our former Director of Education Network, Kathleen Acord. Kathleen died in an automobile collision on Sunday, June 14.
Kathleen served in the field of educational outreach at KQED from 1992 until early 2009. Her work included the creation and management of the station's Ready To Learn initiative, where she forged strong community partnerships and extended outreach efforts into Spanish and Chinese-speaking communities throughout the Bay Area. She was promoted to manager of KQED Education Network in 2000 and then to division director in 2002, which was then comprised of three distinct departments serving early childhood, K-12, and the community at large through innovative multimedia resources and services. Kathleen was a valued and respected presenter at local and national education and PBS conferences, and consulted on various national early childhood education initiatives for PBS. She served two terms on the PBS Ready To Learn Advisory Committee and one term on the PBS TeacherSource Advisory Group. Kathleen was also a consultant for Sesame Workshop and regularly collaborated on the development and writing of national project materials.
Kathleen received her B.A. in Broadcast Communication Arts from San Francisco State University and completed Early Childhood Education coursework. Kathleen has been recognized for her service and contributions by Fred Rogers and Family Communications, Inc., American Women in Radio and Television, and the Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County. Her dedication to public education, and especially her commitment to early childhood development, as well as her daily grace and goodwill will be remembered and missed by her friends and former colleagues here at KQED and KTEH.
A Kathleen Acord memorial fund has been established. Gifts can be made:
Kathleen Acord Memorial Fund
c/o: Wells Fargo Bank
Acct #: 3623537838
100 S. Ellsworth Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 373-4200
Or, at any Wells Fargo Branch. Any donations will require the Wells Fargo account number in order to make the deposit.
Additionally, there's a Paypal account for those who would like to contribute via a credit card or electronic funds transfer. The account name is kathleen.acord.memorial@gmail.com.
