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C. R. McLeod
Currently the communications director for the Rodel Foundation of Delaware, C. R. McLeod has formerly served as an administrator with New Castle County’s Department of Community Services, the communications director for County Executive Chris Coons, and as an assistant to U.S. Senator Tom Carper. He is a member of the 2011 Leadership Delaware class, and lives outside of Wilmington with his family.Rodel Foundation Seeks Public Input on Two Initiatives
While another school year is coming to a close, the Rodel Foundation of Delaware has launched two initiatives that will be underway during the summer months. In May, we launched the second year of iEducate Delaware, an initiative inspired by and created for the community to recognize education champions in…
By: C. R. McLeodAppreciating Our Libraries
This week marks the 47th observance of “National Library Week,” sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA). My family is an avid user of our local library, and we take advantage of children’s story times, book borrowing, e-books and dvds. My kids love going to the library, returning books at…
By: C. R. McLeodBe a Part of Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Education
As a new school year gets underway, it is a great time to highlight the work being done to help children reach their potential. You can be a part of helping to recognize individuals who are making positive contributions throughout our state! iEducate Delaware is an initiative of the Rodel…
By: C. R. McLeodDespite Best Efforts, Delaware Job Growth May Be Out Of Our Hands
Part of our October series on Jobs & The Economy, featuring written op-ed pieces and Q&As with Delaware’s business, labor and government leaders. December 1999. Remember it? Y2K paranoia, Prince’s song “1999” getting constant airplay, and the Furby was the “must have” Christmas toy. Do you also remember Delaware’s…
By: C. R. McLeodThe Space Program: Where Do We Go From Here?
When the space shuttle Atlantis returns home and touches down on July 21, a 30-year chapter in our country’s pursuit of space exploration will come to a close. The obvious question is what is and should be next for our country’s space program? The future of the space program isn’t…
By: C. R. McLeodThe Symbolism Of Ethanol
As a current fellow of the 2011 Leadership Delaware class, I had the opportunity to hear varying opinions on the topic of renewable energy during the June meeting of our class. One topic of particular interest was the continued subsidizing of ethanol production as a better alternative to gasoline. This…
By: C. R. McLeod