by Education Foundation of Sarasota | Jul 15, 2026 | On The Horizon, Student Success, Students
In education, summer is a time of transition. This July, we interviewed class of 2026 graduate Jackie Salomon, inviting her to reflect on finishing high school, her dreams for next year and beyond, and what advice she would give to others like her. Every person who... 
by Education Foundation of Sarasota | Jun 17, 2026 | Mentoring, News, On The Horizon, Student Success, Students, Volunteerism
Education Foundation’s mentee, Dina K Altshul, facilitated this interview with her mentor, Dr. Wilma Davidson to explore and share their experience working together as part of the Education Foundation Mentorship Program, led by Resiliency Success Coach and... 
by Education Foundation of Sarasota | Feb 18, 2026 | Community Initiatives, Mentoring, News, Student Success, Students
Jennifer and Charles McClendon: Fortifying the Education Foundation of Sarasota County by mentoring each other By Sandy Chase Sandy Chase is a writer, poet, mentor, and avid nonprofit volunteer. In the contributed article below, she writes about the growth of the... 
by Education Foundation of Sarasota | Nov 20, 2025 | Community Initiatives, Mentoring, On The Horizon, Student Success, Student Success Center, Students
Maria Guardado: Authenticity Opens the Door to Success for Many Students by Sandy Chase Sandy Chase is a writer, poet, mentor, and avid nonprofit volunteer. In the contributed article below, she writes about the growth of the Mentoring Program at the Education... 
by Education Foundation of Sarasota | Oct 15, 2025 | On The Horizon, Student Success, Students
A turning point. We’ve all had one — or a few. The dictionary defines it as “a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results.” A turning point. That is how Aaron Nielsen describes losing his mother. “A lot of people... 
by Education Foundation of Sarasota | Sep 17, 2025 | Community Initiatives, Graduation, Mentoring, News, Student Success, Students
Guided by Mentors, Driven by Determination: Shandrea’s College Journey Sometimes people ask, what difference can one person really make in this world? As Shandrea begins her first year at college, she is eager to answer this question, because she knows firsthand, one...