Congratulations to Executive MBA alumna, Alicia Herald, for her big win as she builds her start-up, myEDmatch LLC, to national prominence. Her online service that helps pair teachers and schools has announced a $2.89 million deal with the Dallas Independent School District.

The startup, conceived during her time as a student in Olin’s Executive MBA program, aims aims to revolutionize the way teachers and schools find each other.

Following graduation in 2012, Alicia developed the partnerships and ultimately the capital to launch the business.

Read the coverage in today’s Kansas City Business Journal.