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LAUREL, Miss. –&nbsp;<a href="https://centralcreativity.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=clint-coleman-ceo-central-creativity-2731469" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Central Creativity</a>, a leading provider of interactive, hands-on learning solutions, has named&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-coleman-la/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=clint-coleman-ceo-central-creativity-2731469" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dr. Clint Coleman</a> as its new CEO. Coleman, who holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Tulane University and previously led Louisiana's statewide STEM network (LASTEM), brings a unique combination of scientific research credentials, educational innovation and workforce development expertise to the role. His vision is to scale Central Creativity's franchise model nationally while deepening the company's connection between classroom learning and real-world career opportunities.Before transitioning to education, Coleman conducted groundbreaking research, including sending payloads aboard the International Space Station, studying bacterial behavior in microgravity and contributing to research published in the academic journal “Science” on the origins of HIV. In 2010, he transitioned to Louisiana's higher education system, progressing from community college faculty to administration and eventually to state-level leadership, consistently focusing on connecting education with real workforce opportunities throughout his career."I first partnered with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhye-mcleod-132a08106/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=clint-coleman-ceo-central-creativity-2731469" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhye</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-mcleod-4ba9b0180/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=clint-coleman-ceo-central-creativity-2731469" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jenny McLeod</a> and their team at Central Creativity in 2019 for a summer camp series while I was Dean of STEM at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, Louisiana," Coleman said. "Over the years, we collaborated on several STEM initiatives, and I saw firsthand the impact their approach was having on students and educators. When the CEO opportunity arose, it was an easy decision. I wanted to dedicate myself full-time to expanding this work nationally."As Program Administrator for Louisiana's STEM network (LASTEM), Coleman oversaw nine Regional STEM Centers across the state, securing millions in stable annual funding and successfully managing grants and federal appropriations that reached thousands of students through scaled statewide programming. His work included managing innovative industry partnerships and programs that connected students directly to career pathways. These experiences reinforced what Coleman learned in the classroom: the difference between educational products that transform learning and those that simply take up shelf space.“Many other vendors are simply selling a widget,” he said. “Unless you have the professional development behind the product to help teach educators how to use it, you’re probably going to sell something that just ends up sitting in a closet. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support that gives teachers their time back while delivering genuine learning outcomes.”Central Creativity’s model emphasizes local community presence and direct connections to the workforce and a range of career opportunities. Through partnerships with national leaders like NASA and NAPA Auto Parts, Central Creativity provides hands-on learning experiences, like building saltwater cars, that expose students to realistic career paths, creating invaluable “Aha! moments.”“We help connect students to opportunities they never knew existed,” Coleman said.&nbsp;As he looks toward the future of Central Creativity, Coleman aims to scale the franchise nationally, ensuring these resources and opportunities reach more communities across the country."In the next decade, I want to see franchise owners from coast to coast who are deeply embedded in their communities," Coleman said. "We're not just scaling a business, we're driving a fundamental shift in how young people understand and access workforce opportunities. Every child deserves to see themself in a career they're excited about."ABOUT CENTRAL CREATIVITYFounded in 2017, Central Creativity is an industry leader dedicated to making learning approachable, engaging and equitable. Utilizing a unique business model, the company provides a turnkey solution for franchise owners to deliver hands-on STEM and STEAM education directly to their communities. The brand’s flagship offering, "Classroom TO GO," features all-inclusive learning kits that support educators in teaching complex subjects without sourcing additional materials or traveling to specialized facilities. Alongside immersive summer camps, professional development and on-site workshops, Central Creativity has impacted over 115,000 students and 16,000 teachers across nearly 5,000 schools, connecting them with valuable educational experiences and workforce exposure. For more information, visit<a href="https://centralcreativity.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=clint-coleman-ceo-central-creativity-2731469" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;centralcreativity.com</a>.

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Central Creativity Appoints Dr. Clint Coleman as New CEO

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Coleman, the former Louisiana STEM network leader and scientist, will lead the brand’s franchise growth, supporting students, teachers and families with hands-on learning and workforce experience.

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<a href="https://centralcreativity.com/franchise/">Central Creativity</a>, the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education enrichment franchise, is expanding nationwide with a model built around helping schools and teachers access hands-on curriculum, classroom support and local educational resources. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi, the company is now looking to bring that community-rooted model to more school systems across the country. As more educators face burnout and increasing classroom demands, the company believes its franchise system can help bridge the gap by providing schools with practical programs they can implement right away.“We have a wealth of information available to us right now, so it's really difficult for a teacher to stay ahead of that, and that's where we've been seeing a lot of breakdown in the classrooms,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-coleman-la/">Clint Coleman</a>. “And so what Central Creativity has developed is that grab-and-go system of all these different types of curriculum programs that teachers can implement right into the classroom at the forefront of new technology and jobs.”&nbsp;The company's robust catalog of turnkey, standards-aligned, hands-on programs spans early career exploration, computer science, structured literacy, field-based science experiences, and workforce readiness, with offerings like Astro Camp TO GO, Evo Around the Neighborhood, Hands-On Literacy, and Classroom TO GO. Active partnerships with NASA, Ozobot, Reading Horizons, and NAPA AutoCare keep the curriculum connected to real-world industries and career pathways.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/central-creativity/info">Central Creativity</a> built its model around local support for schools. Rather than serving districts only from a corporate office, the company wants franchise owners working directly in the communities and school systems they serve.<h2>Why Now Is the Time to Franchise</h2>Central Creativity understands that a local franchise owner can do things that they cannot do from headquarters. Franchisees are in their communities every day, meaning they already have connections to schools, nonprofits and other community services that support students in their areas.&nbsp;“Franchises then are to become the voice in their community,” Coleman said. “When I was managing STEM education and workforce connections for the state of Louisiana, the first question I asked vendors was, ‘Do you have someone in our state we can reach out to?’ Nine times out of 10, the answer was no, which immediately raised the question of why we would work with them if they weren’t locally present. That’s what franchises help solve: creating a real presence in their communities and across their states.”Having a local franchisee with boots on the ground builds trust in the community, giving Central Creativity more opportunities to positively impact students and teachers across the country.&nbsp;<h2>Who Central Creativity Wants to Partner With</h2>For Coleman, the ideal owner profile comes down to balance. Central Creativity needs franchisees who are trusted in education circles, but the model also requires someone who can manage the business side of the operation.“It's essential that we have a teacher or somebody that's really established in their education community because they're going to know who to reach out to right away to get those opportunities flowing to the franchise,” he said. “But a lot of times our teachers have never been taught how to operate a business.”Above all, franchise owners need to be committed to their communities and ready to use Central Creativity’s model to support local schools and new teachers.<h2>The Systems, Tools and Technology</h2>Many of the new systems Central Creativity has in place focus on ensuring that sales pipelines are set up correctly. This includes a software system for project management, inventory, orders and sales.&nbsp;“When a franchisee starts, they're going to be able to jump right into using that technology to go out and make sales happen,” Coleman said. “When we were first growing this business, a lot of it was done by paper.”<h2>Building a Model That Scales With Communities</h2>Central Creativity is now trying to bring that support model to more schools through franchising. The investment range is $135,000 to $247,500, and the company is looking for owners who want to work closely with local school systems. By combining strong local ownership with structured systems and ready-to-use curriculum, the brand is building a model that can scale while still staying close to the needs of each market.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/central-creativity.">https://1851franchise.com/central-creativity.</a>&nbsp;

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