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All Things Little and Big
Although both his parents were teachers, Chad Erickson pursued a degree in physics as an undergraduate. But during his junior year in college, he worked in the planetarium. Elementary school...
Sarasota County 2023 STRIVE Award Student Stories: Jesus Nunez
Jesus Nunez’s interest in fixing trucks was inspired by his stepdad—not by how many times he’s moved. His stepdad enjoys working on automobiles, and Jesus, who never met his biological father nor...
Angel Moreta’s Pursuit of a Computer Science Degree
Angel Moreta grew up in a Spanish-speaking household, first in Massachusetts, then Michigan, and, when he turned five years old, Florida. His family, who had come to America from the Dominican...
The Bruce J. Heim Foundation Supports STRIVE Award Recipients
Each year, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County shares stories of students who have overcome challenges to succeed academically. The stories of STRIVE Award recipients provide hope when young...
Teachers Help Guide the Education Foundation of Sarasota County
For those who haven’t taught, the unique challenges and rewards that teachers experience in the classroom can be hazy at best. That’s why teachers, natural problem solvers who make a difference in...
The Scheidel Foundation Helps Students Access Educational Pathways
Since its beginning in 1999, the Scheidel Foundation has been dedicated to supporting education and promoting college success. The foundation believes that education after high school can transform...
In the Search for Common Ground, We Should First Focus on “Why?”
The vision of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County is to unite the community to prepare each and every student for life. That in and of itself is a lofty goal, and even more so today as...
Uniting to Support the Next Generation
Teachers and administrators know well that no school year is alike. Even in more predictable times than these past few years, change—be it in a single classroom or across the school—is inevitable...
Suncoast Credit Union Supports Student Success
Suncoast Credit Union has awarded $75,000 to the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to support its work in helping students make purposeful plans that prepare them to succeed in life after high...