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Hannah Earl

Overview​

Hannah Earl serves as the Faith Director embedded within the Department of Education, representing the Trump administration's initiative to place faith directors in each cabinet agency. Gary met her during the White House Faith Office Summit in May 2025. As a faith director within Education, she represents a significant strategic connection for Alpha Schools, potentially influencing grant allocations and faith-based educational initiatives at the federal level.

Background & Professional Details​

  • Faith Director within the Department of Education
  • Part of the Trump administration's initiative to embed faith directors in all cabinet agencies
  • Connected to the White House Faith Office led by Paula White
  • Appears to have authority or influence over education-related faith initiatives
  • Met at the White House Faith Summit in May 2025
  • Specific background and qualifications not detailed in available information

Professional Focus​

  • Faith-based initiatives within the Department of Education
  • Likely involved in grant allocation decisions for faith-aligned educational programs
  • Implementing the administration's faith priorities in educational policy
  • Ensuring faith-based organizations are not discriminated against in education
  • Building bridges between faith communities and educational institutions
  • Supporting innovation in education that aligns with faith values

Connection to Gary​

  • Met during the White House Faith Office Summit in May 2025
  • Identified as a key contact for Alpha Schools' faith-aligned educational initiatives
  • Potential pathway to Department of Education grant funding
  • Strategic government contact for Alpha's expansion and funding strategy
  • Could provide guidance on faith-sensitive approaches to educational innovation

Personal Insights​

  • Limited personal information available from current interactions
  • Professional role suggests alignment with faith-based approaches to education
  • Positioned at the intersection of faith, government, and education policy
  • Likely values both educational excellence and faith integration

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Grant funding opportunities through Department of Education
  • Faith-based educational program development
  • Guidance on federal requirements for faith-aligned educational initiatives
  • Introductions to other key education policy figures
  • Policy insights on the administration's educational priorities
  • Potential advisor for Alpha's faith-sensitive curriculum approaches
  • Connection to broader network of faith-based educational institutions

Key Quotes​

From Gary's briefing document:

"Hannah Earl is the faith director within the faith office represented embedded within the department of education..."

"Importantly what was impressive, inspiring [was] the fact that the fate office was embedded in each of the cabinet agencies so getting close with and embedding myself inside of the agencies [is] a really smart thing to do in my opinion."

Interactions​

  • May 2025: Met during the White House Faith Office Summit hosted by Paula White and Jennifer S. Korn.

Next Steps​

  • Follow up with direct outreach to discuss Alpha Schools' approach
  • Explore potential grant opportunities through the Department of Education
  • Request guidance on administration priorities for faith-aligned education
  • Share Alpha's unique value proposition and faith-compatible model
  • Consider inviting to visit an Alpha campus
  • Develop specific proposal aligning with Department of Education initiatives