Special Olympics Nevada is excited to welcome Bree Crook as the new manager of school initiatives for Northern Nevada. With a passion for education and community building, she will play a key role in expanding Special Olympics Nevada’s impact throughout the region.
In her role, Crook will be responsible for growing the North America Unified Champion Schools and Urban Schools initiatives across the region. These programs foster inclusive school environments by encouraging youth to participate in unified sports and promoting collaboration among students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Crook will also focus on building and maintaining partnerships with local school districts, the Nevada Interscholastic Association, and community organizations, ensuring long-lasting relationships that benefit both students and the broader community.
“We are thrilled to have Bree join our team,” said Terrence Thornton, president and CEO of Special Olympics Nevada. “Her background in strategic communications and higher education administration makes her the perfect fit to lead these initiatives and continue our mission of fostering inclusion through sports and education.”
Crook holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Nevada, Reno and a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications from Washington State University. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has sharpened her problem-solving abilities and developed a passion for empowering youth.
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About Special Olympics Nevada
Special Olympics Nevada works to create inclusive opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through health, education, leadership development and sports. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 2,653 athletes who compete in more than 14 competitions in 7 sports annually within the Community Sports Program. The Unified Champion Schools Program encourages leadership development and the growth of Unified Sports®, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to play as teammates. In 2022, Special Olympics Nevada launched a new program, Mindset Matters, which provides mental health and stress management techniques to students in Nevada schools. In a typical year, Special Olympics Nevada impacts more than 17,820 students by promoting inclusion on school campuses. Special Olympics Nevada is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering screenings and services free of charge. Special Olympics Nevada relies on the support of 759 volunteers and funding from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. More information may be found by visiting www.sonv.org and following on Facebook, Instagram (@specialolympicsnv), and LinkedIn.
