A Visit to The Noble Schools in Chicago — A Young & Blossoming Partnership

What a whirlWIND our trip to the Windy City was (pun very much intended)!

In just 36 hours, we laughed, we learned, we grew—and we ate a lot. But more than anything, we left with a deeper sense of connection and appreciation for the people working every day to shape the future of Chicago.

Here’s how it went:

• Arrive in Chicago ✈️

• Giordano’s deep dish pizza 🍕 (because when in Chicago…)

• Morning meeting with the powerhouse Noble Schools team

• Garrett’s Popcorn for a mid-morning snack

• Quick tour of the Windy City 🏙️

• Lake Michigan breeze + The Bean photoshoot

• Lunch with our Noble Schools partners / friends

• Charter Connect team building + bonding

• A perfect evening at a Chicago Cubs game ⚾

  
  

The real highlight, though, wasn’t the sights or even the snacks—it was the people.

I was in awe of our partners at Noble Schools. Their commitment to their students, their community, and to one another is undeniable. Many of them are alumni of the very schools they now lead, which gives their work a kind of passion and purpose you can feel in every conversation.

As a team at Charter Connect, we often focus on strategy, design, data, and goals—but this trip reminded me that behind every campaign and every enrollment number is a story. A student. A family. A future.

Spending time face-to-face—laughing over lunch, trading ideas in meetings, and cheering side by side at the Cubs game—helped me understand just how powerful genuine connection is.

This isn’t just a client relationship. It’s a partnership rooted in shared values and real impact. We’re lucky to be part of their story—and excited to keep writing it together.

Signed, 

The Newest #1 Chicago Cubs Fan!

PS: Congratulations to Patty and Nakia on their upcoming weddings!