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title: Excellence in Governance Awardees
description: Get a complete view of all of our BoardOnTrack Excellence in Governance Awardees!
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# Excellence in Governance

### BoardOnTrack Charter School Governance Award

Across the country, there are unsung heroes leading our nation’s public charter schools. They're incredibly dedicated and often go unrecognized. We're shining a light on these amazing professionals by giving them a forum for sharing their stories. Come back to this page periodically for even more Excellence in Governance stories...

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#### March 2024 Winners: Robert Golden, Founder, President, and CEO, and Dr. Ed Gonzales, Senior Advisor, Golden Charter Academy

Robert Golden founded the Golden Charter Academy, the nation's first TK-8 school centered on environmental education strategies and experiences. As an advocate for environmental responsibility, he is committed to making the planet greener through this innovative educational institution. Senior Advisor Dr. Ed González's career in education spans more than 40 years. Ed draws upon his wealth of experience in both the classroom and administration to support Golden Charter Academy's vision by helping to build the school's leadership team. Together, Robert, Ed, and their team are delivering on their commitment to inspire powerful young minds.

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