Meet Ben Calvert, Data Integration Engineer here at ParentSquare! He facilitates the import process of data from schools’ Student Information System (SIS) into ParentSquare’s platform.
What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving because it’s a great reason to cook something new and fun.
If you had to teach any subject, what would it be?
Math.
Favorite restaurant?
Emily in Brooklyn, NY.
Where did you grow up?
Half in Louisville, KY & half in Easton, CT.
What are you most likely doing on a Saturday afternoon?
Riding my mountain bike.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go & why?
Moab. So many amazing things to do outside, great weather. I could never visit Moab too many times.
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Peanut butter.
If you could magically gain one talent, what would it be?
Perfect pitch… or perfect wheelies on a bike.
What are some small things that make your day better?
Morning coffee, a bike ride, a good apple.
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your free time?
Make pizza and spend lots of time obsessing over the dough.
What do you like most about working for ParentSquare?
I like that our product is incredibly impactful for schools and is really high-leverage in their pursuit to improve student outcomes.
Ben has been at ParentSquare since December 7, 2020.
