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Committed to this mission, he began his career as a teacher serving students at the high school and college levels while finishing his Ph.D. in educational mathematics. In 2006, he joined Educational Enterprises and serves its Executive Chair/CEO working to support the team to advance its mission nationally by growing its school networks (HOPE Christian Schools and EAGLE public charter schools), Christian wraparound programs (Compass Educational Programs), and the Character Formation Project. In 2016, Educational Enterprises changed its name to Open Sky Education.




From 1994 to 2005, Baas served the state of Wisconsin under the Tommy Thompson Administration and served as the Communications Director for the Speaker of the State Assembly.

Brenda holds a Master of Science degree in administrative leadership and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in education and special education from Central Michigan University.

Before joining GRACE, Kimberly served as the Director of Development for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She has a lifetime of experience in public and private education, including experience as a principal, grade school teacher, administrator, consultant, and technology and training specialist.
Kimberly holds a Master of Science degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Administration and Instructional Leadership. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, with a minor in biology, from St. Mary’s College-Notre Dame.