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Teacher of the Year Awards
Monday, February 9, 2009
Tampa Convention Center
Lights, Camera, Action! The Hillsborough Education Foundation will roll out the Red Carpet for the Teacher of the Year Awards on February 9, 2009 at the Tampa Convention Center. This premier event honors Hillsborough County's outstanding teachers. It would not be possible without Founding Sponsor Caspers Company McDonald's Restaurant, and Presenting Sponsor Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union for their support.
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Hillsborough Regional Science Fair February 25-26, 2009
USF Sun Dome
The Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair (HRSEF) is the largest academic competition in Hillsborough County. Approximately 1,000 student projects are selected to compete at the regional level on February 25-26, 2009 at the USF Sun Dome.
Thank you to the International Academy of Design and Technology, Presenting Sponsor, and Gerdau Ameristel, Regional Sponsor. For more information contact Mindi Zink at (813) 231-1937.
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Batson Cook's Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic
March 2, 2009
Avila Golf & Country Club
Take a swing for our schools! Batson-Cook Company presents the PLAY FORE EDUCATION CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC at Avila Golf and Country Club on March 2, 2009 at 12:30PM. All proceeds will benefit our programs and services. Sponsors will enjoy recognition in front of numerous members of the community and the school district. For more information contact Mindi Zink at (813) 231-1937 by February 13, 2009.
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Instructional Support Employee of the Year
March 31, 2009
Florida State Fairgrounds
On March 31, 2009 we will honor those who work each day to ensure the learning environment is enriching and safe for our students. The Instructional Support Employee of the Year awards, is presented by Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. This event will showcase performance excellence in the supportive areas in our schools. For more information please visit us online.
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| Hillsborough Education Foundation In The News! |
The Education Foundation surprised the top 8 finalists for the 2009 Teacher of the Year! To read the full article, click here. |
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Note From The President
Let me share what we recently heard from Tom Santomaggio, a Senior Accountant with Pender Newkirk & Company:
"I believe I speak for our group as a whole when I say that our experience volunteering for Teaching Tools afforded us insight into an organization which we previously knew little about. Objects and materials which we use in our everyday jobs and which many of us take for granted (i.e. pencils, notebooks, copier paper, etc...) are very valuable materials for teachers. As was pointed out to our group, many educational programs are underfunded, and devoted teachers use their own funds to purchase materials for their students, but are also most of the times limited to what they can purchase by their own personal budgets."
 This is a very nice testimonial for the Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools program. But equally impressive is this was sent after PNC CPA's had 7 volunteers helping out at the store for about 5 hours during a workday. That's giving!! And it's not an isolated experience; we've had generous companies give of not only their materials and monies, but perhaps most importantly, their time. These organizations include J.P.Morgan, Outback, Hands on Tampa Bay, Bank of America, Kohl's, IBM, State Farm, Ernst and Young, and HSBC.
We salute all the organizations and individuals who give of their time and talent in helping out our programs.
Picitured above: PNC's volunteers take a break to pose for a picture at the Teaching Tools Store. |
Scholarships
 The cost of a college education seems to increase every year. And in these economic times it is extremely important that students hoping to continue their education have the chance to do so. Through January 22, 2009 all public school students had the chance to log onto the Foundation's website and participate in this year's scholarship application period.
The scholarships are provided by civic groups,  alumni associations, social clubs, and business partners. Any family, individual, or organization can set up a scholarship fund. Any amount, large or small, will significantly help a student reach their dreams. For many students, the opportunity to continue their education depends entirely on the financial assistance they can receive through scholarships. For more information on how you can contribute to the Foundation's scholarship programs please contact Tami Milner at (813) 231-1948, or visit us online.
Photo Top: Eric Cotman receiving a Gear-Up prepaid scholarship, being presented by MaryAnn Fullerton with JPMorgan Chase. Photo Bottom: Courtney Smith being presented a Kiwanis Scholarship from Todd Moran. | |
Stuff The Bus
Be a champion for our students! Take part in a Super Bowl-sized supply drive! Their big game comes more than once a year. School supplies are not just needed at the beginning of a school year, they are needed all year through. The Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools' Stuff the Bus supply drives help make sure all students are prepared for a better school year. Don't miss the kick off, there's still time to join the team! For a Supply Drive Packet, click here. Contact Laura Grucza at (813) 740-7651 x225 for more information. |
The Tampa Knights Choose Teaching Tools
The Foundation would like to thank the Tampa Knights Rod and Custom Club for their $1,000 contribution and supply donation to Teaching Tools. We are also pleased to announce that, by unanimous decision, the Tampa Knights have chosen our program as their choice charity for the next two years. The Knights have supported Teaching Tools through monetary and supply donations since 2004. |
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Teaching Tools For Hillsborough Schools' Go Green Initiatives
The Foundation is the proud recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Board of County Commissioners for the Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools' Go Green initiative. The Board presented this grant to support the program's efforts towards improving the environment. In 2008, Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools prevented over 50 tons of reusable materials from ending up in landfills. To date, the program has diverted a total of six million pounds of waste from damaging the environment.
The Go Green Initiative would not be possible without the help of local businesses who donate their recyclables to the Teaching Tools program. You too can improve our environment and provide Hillsborough County students with the tools for success. Contact Linda Beckman at (813) 740-7651 x 223 or lbeckman@educationfoundation.com for more information.
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Financial and Retirment Planning 101
Employees of Hillsborough County Public Schools turned out in record numbers on January 26th for the annual Retirement and Financial Planning 101 seminar, hosted by the Foundation's Planned Giving Committee and sponsored by Wachovia Trust. The one-hour panel discussion touched on such topics as: leaving assets to charities, drafting a will, protecting retirement plan assets from lawsuits, the conditions for enrolling in DROP, and the process of starting retirement.
Setting up a planned gift upon retirement is a wonderful way to ensure the legacy you have worked so hard to build continues and thrives. There are many options to consider, including bequests or arranging beneficiaries of insurances and retirement plans. For more information on Planned Giving options with the Foundation, visit our website. |
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Commissioner Ken Hagen meets with Foundation President Bill Hoffman to present a contribution to the Foundation from his campaign fund. | |
Thank You To Our December Supporters
Accurate Paper Recycling, Inc.
All Florida Co-op, Inc.
Ardell Allen
American Legion Auxiliary Town & Country Memorial Unit 01-52
Aon Consulting
Assistance Dog United Campaign
Paul E. Avery
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Batson-Cook Company
Joelle Bertozzi
BOMA Greater Tampa Bay
RoseAnne G. Bowers
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program
Greg Brown
Bryn-Alan Studios, Inc.
Rosemarie Buscarello
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Kendal E. Capaz
Caspers Company McDonald's Restaurants
E. Darlene Choe
Cobalt Capital Partners
Corona Brushes
Gwynn Davey
Eckerd Family Foundation, Inc.
MaryEllen Elia
Sol Fleischman
Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors Inc.
Florida State Fair Authority
Garcia Family Foundation
Groovy Cats & Dogs, Inc.
Donald C. Hardage
Hardy Huntley Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Andrew Harris
Richard Hedley
Herff Jones, Inc.
Valiente Hernandez
Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association
Bill & Deborah Hoffman
Bruce Houghton
Sue M. House
HSN
IBM
International Academy of Design & Technology
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Brian Keenan
Brian E. Langford
Laser Spine Institute, LLC
Linda Lee
Linda Lewis Lifetouch National School Studios
Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc.
MAC Papers
Gene E. Marshall
Gov. Bob Martinez
Mercury New Media
MetroPCS
Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Mogyorosy and Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Palma Cia Storage, Inc.
Paper Plus
PAR Development Partners, Inc.
Michael C. Poland
James D. Randall
Ranon & Partners, Inc.
Michaele Rao
Rapid Staffing, Inc.
David Robbins
Mary Sue Rothenberg
George E. Seegers
Yvette Serluco
Sheriff's Hispanic Advisory Council
Hinks & Elaine Shimberg Charitable Trust
James and Amy G. Shimberg Charitable Trust
James H. and Amy G. Shimberg Foundation Shriner's Children's Hospital
Matthew Silverman
Dana A. Snyder
Spurlino Foundation
Theodore J. Stasney
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union
Sunrise Landscaping Contractors, Inc.
Kevin H. Sutton
Tampa Bay & Company
Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, Inc.
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Palms Women's Club, Inc.
Tampa Work Services
TECO Energy, Inc.
The Tampa Tribune
Gerardette A. Thomas
Times Publishing Co.
Vroman Graves Associates, Inc.
Wilder Architecture, Inc. |
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"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." - Albert Einstein
Bill Hoffman
President
Hillsborough Education Foundation |
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