On February 28, the Scholastic Awards Alumni Advisory Council hosted a virtual panel on how to channel creative passion into a career path. Consisting of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards alumni, the Alumni Advisory Council is a group of passionate individuals dedicated to engaging and supporting Awards recipients from various backgrounds and at different stages of their professional careers.   

Watch the recording of the panel, which featured thoughtful insights and practical advice from Council members Genevieve Martin, Sarah Nerboso, Kevin Spall, and James Wells!

After watching the panel, join the Scholastic Awards Alumni group on LinkedIn to connect with alumni from across the country and share your own Awards story by taking our quick alumni survey.  

Genevieve Martin is the Director of Advancement & External Affairs at the Children’s Museum of the Arts; Sarah Nerboso is a screenwriter; Kevin Spall is the Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Procurement, at Scholastic Inc; James Wells is the Education Manager at Crayola; and Shannon Costello is the Manager of Individual Giving & Special Events at the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.