What happens when you mix a niche collegiate sport, 20 years of education experience, and a mission to change the lives of under-resourced kids? You get Mission Success—a Houston-based nonprofit that is redefining what “student-athlete” looks like.
In this episode, host Sean Littman sits down with Maggie Trendell, the Executive Director of Mission Success. Maggie shares her journey from being a long-time public school educator to leading a one-of-a-kind program that uses the sport of squash as a vehicle for academic excellence and life skills.
Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, an educator, or just someone who loves a good “against the odds” story, Maggie’s passion for her “kids” will leave you inspired to make a difference in your own community
Maggie Trendell is the Executive Director of Mission Success. With over two decades of experience in the Houston Independent School District, she now leads an organization that provides squash training, academic tutoring, and long-term mentorship to students at Hogg Middle School and beyond.
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