An Evolutionary Change Maker for Indiana Education
MITCH & KLIPSCH
Learn how Fred Klipsch teamed up with Governor Mitch Daniels in 2009 to help shape a new vision of Indiana education, becoming a force for educational reform that exists today.
MORE THAN JUST A NAME
Founded in 1851 as a teachers college, learn about the journey of Marian’s rebranded education program to the innovative and distinctive Fred S. Klipsch Educators College.
GET INSPIRED!
From influencers to students, a career in education changes lives and we have the stories to share!
"Fred Klipsch has always been ahead of the curve, and knows that teachers need to be better trained in technology to keep up with it. Kids know more than adults when it comes to technology and we must stay ahead of that—and he’s always had the vision to understand that and stay ahead of it.”
Brian McGrath
Executive Vice President of Programs, EdChoice
Explore the Klipsch Legacy Timeline
Early life milestones, illustrated withdigitized family photosanddocuments.
Leadership in business and community (1991–2017), withscanned certificates and awards.
Advocacy for educational reform, drawn fromhistorical recordsandstakeholder interviews.
Chronology of contributions (1991–2017), sourced from finalized timeline(Carey Folco & Betsy Wiley, January 16, 2025).
Key initiatives, supported by quotes fromRobert BehningandBob Grand.
Archival images of Fred ateducation policy eventsandcommunity engagements.