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Former private school administrator Kristopher Dreyer also spent several years directing operations for an automotive supplier, where he managed over a billion dollars in annual revenue. Kristopher Dreyer completed a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Bedford University and is an active member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, also known as SAE International.

Founded in 1905, SAE is the leading professional organization for the automotive and commercial transportation industries. The organization sets standards for measuring units in the automotive field, including the measurements that quantify engine power.

In addition to professional development and classroom resources, SAE offers its 135,000 members exclusive access to Mobilus, an authoritative database for the aerospace and automobile industries. The technical resource platform contains more than 225,000 industry-standard papers, articles, and publications. SAE offers several subscription options that can be customized to focus on content from specific industries.

USDA Head Sonny Perdue Gives More Control to School Lunch Programs

California-based education leader Kristopher Dreyer most recently served as CEO of Maranatha High School in Pasadena. While leading the faith-based preparatory school, Kristopher Dreyer received recognition in the Huffington Post for his efforts to improve Maranatha's food program. 

As more people look to improve the health of their families, finding ways to create more nutritious and appealing school meals has become the focus of many parents, school leaders, and government officials across the country. In 2017, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue began working to give local schools more control in managing their breakfast and lunch menus. 

Although the USDA received criticism for what some perceived as a loosening of nutritional standards, Perdue has defended his position by stating that schools with more control will be better able to serve food that is both nutritious and palatable. For the 2018-19 school year, the USDA gave schools greater flexibility in meeting Obama-era requirements focused specifically on milk, sodium, and whole grains.

The USDA is currently preparing to publish its final rule on Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements. Ahead of the rule's release, Perdue recently hosted a roundtable discussion in Washington, D.C., to get feedback on the policy from school lunch officials and national school nutrition experts. Perdue and the USDA will continue to gather feedback while crafting the final rule, which is set to be released in late 2018.

Maranatha High School’s Learning Assistance Program

Educational leader Kristopher Dreyer has experience managing private and charter school operations. Most recently, Kristopher Dreyer served as CEO of Maranatha High School in Pasadena, California. 

A faith-based evangelical college preparatory school, Maranatha promotes development of children’s minds and hearts through academics, arts, sports, and community service, with all elements designed to encourage students to represent Christ. Committed to high educational standards, the school offers programs to help students maximize their learning experiences, including the learning assistance program (LAP).

LAP is a research-backed program that provides educational support to students with learning differences. Fashioned after college support systems, the program’s goal is to provide students the best tools to take ownership of their learning. The program facilitates testing accommodations for classes and college admission tests. In addition, the program can be tailored to offer elements such as tutoring in STEM or the humanities, direct instruction in effective study practices, instruction in self-advocacy, guidance in communication strategies, and academic counseling.

LAP, however, is not a special needs program, and does not offer modifications to curriculum.