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Brittany Munk

Role: Director of Sales at Prenda Met Date: 2025-12-15 Based In: Arizona (Prenda headquarters) Last Interaction: 2025-12-18

Contact Information​

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brittany-munk-25677917
  • Company: Prenda

Personal Background​

  • Christian with multiple kids (per Instagram)
  • Values-aligned with faith-based education mission

Professional Background​

  • Director of Sales at Prenda
  • Microschool specialist with sales leadership experience
  • 7+ months at Prenda (as of late 2024)
  • Previous experience working with Texas churches on finding extra income streams
  • Strong understanding of church-based microschool opportunity

Current Role & Responsibilities​

  • Sales leadership for Prenda's microschool platform
  • Training and supporting microschool specialists like Katelyn Gibson
  • Strategic partnership development with churches and community organizations
  • Texas market expansion during school choice implementation
  • Appearing in Prenda promotional content alongside CEO Kelly Smith

Key Knowledge Areas​

  • Church-based microschool implementation (extensive Florida experience)
  • Texas TIFA scholarship program mechanics
  • Prenda's pending vendor authorization and accreditation timeline
  • Guide onboarding and platform capabilities
  • Revenue models for microschool operators

Perspectives & Philosophy​

  • Strong advocate for school choice regardless of platform choice
  • "We are all on the same team. Like we are not anti any type of group. Whatever is best for the kid."
  • Recognizes divine timing in school choice movement
  • Understands churches need help with setup and tech side
  • Values entrepreneurial vision and business acumen in potential partners

Interaction History​

  • 2025-12-18: Gary joined Prenda open office hours call with Brittany, Sophia, Katelyn, and new guides Sonia (Florida) and Kristen (Texas). Brittany shared Texas vendor list approval "any day now" with 16 meet-and-greet events planned for February. Emphasized relationship-based marketing: "When you go to a networking event, if you're like 'Look at me, I sell this,' people are turned off." Shared Katie's example of filling microschool through community service reputation. Introduced "creating vs. consuming" framework for social media with teen daughters. Discussed referral program and collaborative model where full schools refer overflow to nearby microschools. Sophia provided masterclass on Facebook group marketing (reviving old posts, value-first engagement). Kristen (Utah-to-Texas mover) shared vision for interest-driven, life-skills-focused learning to protect daughter from problematic school environments.
  • 2025-12-15: Initial discovery call where Gary explored Prenda as platform for Christian microschools. Brittany provided strategic context while Katelyn led operational discussion. Brittany immediately recognized Gary's business acumen and entrepreneurial vision: "There's something about you... you really understand business. You can take big concepts and explain it clearly." Shared that Florida churches have been successfully implementing microschools with youth programs, and Texas is poised for similar explosion. Offered to connect Gary with Prenda CEO Kelly Smith who was just in Texas meeting with microschool coalitions. Expressed interest in potential collaboration including blogs, podcasts, and in-person meetings during February Texas trip. Previous work with Texas churches on income streams gives her unique insight into church-microschool alignment.

Key Quotes​

  • "This has been something passionate for us for seven years. So we've been doing this for years."
  • "You should really lean in on what your gut instinct is telling you."
  • "Churches have a huge opportunity here... They just need help. They always need help with the setup, the tech side."
  • "We are all on the same team. Whatever is best for the kid."

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Connection to Prenda CEO Kelly Smith
  • Blog post or podcast collaboration on church-based microschools
  • Introduction to Christian guides successfully operating church microschools in Florida
  • Strategic partnership for Christian Micro School Alliance concept
  • In-person meeting during February Texas trip
  • Content collaboration on faith-based education freedom

Strategic Value​

  • ChristoFuture Prep Platform Expertise: Brittany's deep experience implementing church-based microschools in Florida provides the exact blueprint for launching ChristoFuture Prep. Her understanding of church partnerships, Texas TIFA mechanics, and Prenda platform capabilities offers operational foundation
  • Texas Market Intelligence: Leading Prenda's Texas expansion with 16 February events planned gives her current market intelligence on school choice implementation, vendor authorization process, and competitive landscape for San Antonio launch
  • Faith-Based Education Network: Direct connections to successful Christian microschool guides in Florida creates referral network and proven case studies for ChristoFuture Prep marketing and parent confidence
  • Scaling Infrastructure: Her relationship with Prenda CEO Kelly Smith and platform capabilities provides technical infrastructure and vendor relationship for rapid ChristoFuture Prep scaling across multiple Texas locations

Notes​

  • Highly engaged and recognized Gary's vision beyond typical sales inquiry
  • Expressed genuine enthusiasm about potential collaboration
  • Understands the intersection of faith, education, and entrepreneurship
  • Key contact for church-based microschool strategy
  • Traveling to Texas in February 2025 with team
  • Prenda CEO based in Arizona but travels to Texas frequently

Transcripts​

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2026-01-08-prenda-weekly-texas-approval2026-01-08Texas TEFA full approval announced; 400 new Texas microschools since holidays; special ed funding up to $30k
2025-12-18-prenda-office-hours-facebook-strategy2025-12-18Open office hours call with Facebook marketing strategy and Texas launch preparation