Get to Know Tim Kalgreen

Get to Know...

Tim Kalgreen

Tim is the Foundation's Director of Civic Education Programs.

What do you do?

As director of civic education, I lead our team to advance and improve civics in the state. This takes place through our civic education programs (We the People, Mock Trial, Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council, US Senate Youth Program, and Indiana Kids Election). We also provide trainings and professional developments to advance civic knowledge and teaching strategies. I also lead the Foundation’s civic education outreach through policy, networking, the Indiana Civics Coalition, and more.

Hobbies

Trivia, reading, sports, traveling

Favorite Foods

Seafood, steak, Italian, ice cream

Favorite TV Shows

Jeopardy, Abbott Elementary, Top Chef

Favorite Podcasts

NPR Politics, Inside Jeopardy, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, New Heights

Favorite Sports Teams

Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew

Inspiration

I get excited when I hear about people’s passions. I want to hear what gets you excited so I can share in that excitement with you. I get inspiration from that energy. I want to hear about what excites others and I enjoy sharing my passions of sports, civics, trivia, and traveling with you!

A Little More...

I still feel like a relatively new Hoosier since moving to Indianapolis 5 years ago, but I’m enjoying my time in the Hoosier State, especially getting to watch the sporting events that come here. I really enjoy working with all the stakeholders to strengthen civics in Indiana. As much as I enjoy Indiana, I also enjoy visiting home in northeast Ohio, where I get to visit my parents; my brother, sister-in-law, two nephews; and my other brother.