July 2013 - Volume 12, Issue 7

Here at the Foundation we have a big vision for our development efforts of the future.
Adrienne Garcia
Adrienne Garcia. 
V.P. of Development 
Hillsborough Education Foundation  
To help reach these goals, we are excited to welcome our new Vice President of Development, Dr. Adrienne Garcia.  Dr. Garcia served as the executive director of the Hillsborough Community College Foundation from 2002 until joining HEF. Prior to that, she worked with The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies at the USF College of Medicine and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation.
 
A message from Dr. Garcia: 
 

As a Tampa native and public school graduate (Go Jefferson Dragons!), I'm delighted to serve as Vice President of Development at Hillsborough Education Foundation.

I look forward to getting to know more of our donors, sponsors, volunteers and mentors in the months to come. From the West Tampa office location with familiar supporters, I am eager to take on the responsibility, with the help of Foundation staff and volunteers,for increasing the resource base for the HEF Teaching Tools store, programs, and scholarships.

 

All the best,  

Adrienne 
www.educationfoundation.com
 
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Thank You 
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Academic Partnerships, LLC
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Business Supply through Kids
    in Need Foundation
CarMax Foundation
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Eckerd Family Youth Alternatives, Inc.
Mrs. Doretha W. Edgecomb
Donia El-Hajji
Fantasy Theatre Factory, Inc.
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Frances Ferguson
Gerdau Corp.
Grand Canyon University
Helios Education Foundation
Hillsborough Association for Home
    & Community Education
Mr. Christian Isaly
R. Duane and Laurie Johnson
Bridgitte Kramer
Krewe of Agustina de Aragon
Katey Lackey
Lakeshore Learning Materials
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Ms. Debbie Lundberg
Lykes Brothers Insurance
Jim and Barbara Major
McLamore Family Foundation, Inc
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Patel Foundation for Global
    Understanding
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Saunders Foundation
Saint Leo University
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Steve Sessoms
Shriner's Children's Hospital
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David A. Straz, Jr. Center for
    the Performing Arts
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USF Alumni Center
Vigo Importing
Volunteer Florida, Inc.
The Walmart Foundation

 

 

 

 Just 1 hour a week can change a life. 

Studies show that students with a mentor are:   
 
46% more likely to
stay drug free 
 
27% more likely
to stay alcohol-free


62% more likely
to stay in school

37% more likely
to avoid violence  
 

Through weekly sessions mentors instill self-confidence, encourage better decision making, and provide a support system that many students lack; thus building a foundation of basic values and challenging their student to take responsibility for their actions. Mentors can be an excellent source of advice for the student, but more often than not what the student really needs is just someone to listen and offer encouragement. For more information on how you can help change the life of a student in Hillsborough County, contact Fred Weber at [email protected] or 813-574-0280.

 

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Burger 21 Westchase Fundraiser 
Results 

 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Burger 21 in Westchase for lunch on July 21st. We are so honored to have been chosen as Burger 21 Westchase's July Charity of the Month. They donated 10% of all proceeds on July 21st, totaling a nearly $500 donation to the Teaching Tools Store. This money will be utilized to purchase essential school supplies for Hillsborough County Public School students in need. 

 

Thank you Burger 21!  

 

 

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9664 West Linebaugh Ave.

Tampa, Florida 33626

 

 

 

Good 4 U, Good 4 Us 

LEGOLAND� Florida Tickets 

As a Hillsborough Education Foundation supporter, LEGOLAND� Florida would like to offer you BIG savings. We have 2-for-1 discounted tickets and free teacher passes.

 
Click Here to learn more. 
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Show Your Support for Our Teachers and Students   

Purchase a Florida Supports Education specialty license plate and $20* is automatically donated to benefit teachers, students and classrooms in Hillsborough County Public Schools. 

Through the support of programs like this, we raise funds to provide scholarships and mentoring for students, grants for teachers, plus free school supplies year-round to at-risk students. 

Please purchase, or renew, the Florida Supports Education specialty license plate today and show your passion for education.

To learn more, Click here or visit www.license4learning.com

*There is a $5 processing fee. There may also be a one-time tag-replacement fee. 

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HEF Employee Heather Palmer speaking with a New Teacher. 
New Teacher Orientation 2013 
July 29st - August 1st was a busy three days for Foundation staff as Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) conducted their annual New Teacher Orientation. This year over 1,000 teachers attended the three day event, held at Armwood High School, to be briefed on HCPS District practices and trained for the quickly approaching school year. Foundation staff was there all three days handing out information and enlightening the new hires about the Foundation's programs that support them, including: classroom grants, National Board Certification scholarships, the Teaching Excellence Lecture Series, and Teaching Tools Store.
 
Welcome 2013 Vistas!

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2013 AmeriCorps Vistas: Kirsten Donohue (left) and Alexi Berry (right)

The Foundation is excited to announce the arrival of this year's AmeriCorps Vistas. Kirsten Donohue (left) and Alexi Berry (right) joined us mid-July and will be working at the Foundation during their Vista service year until August 2014.

 

Kirsten will be replacing our 2012 Vista, Crystal Carpenter, as the Teaching Tools Specialist. She will be recruiting volunteers and assisting in the Teaching Tools program. Kirsten was born and raised in Staten Island, NY and graduated with her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Saint Leo. She chose to be an AmeriCorps member because she wanted to help those in need and change the world for the better.

 

Alexi will be replacing our 2012 Vista, Franchesca Conde, as a Mentor Specialist for the Take Stock in Children program. Originally from Philadelphia, Alexi graduated from the University of South Florida in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Alexi will be recruiting, training, and monitoring mentors matched with Take Stock in Children scholarship recipients.

Welcome, Kirstin & Alexi! We are so excited to have you with the Foundation for your service year. 

 

   

 

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The Teaching Tools Store Kicks Off the 2013-2014 School Year

 

With summer days coming to an end, and the 2013-2014 school year about to start, the Teaching Tools Store will soon transition back to normal school year hours. Hours are effective August 19, 2013:

 

 

    2013/2014 School Year Shopping Regular Store Hours    

 Mondays

 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Last shopper admitted at 5 p.m.   

  (30 minutes before closing)  

 

Wednesday and Thursdays
3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Last shopper admitted at 6 p.m.
(30 minutes before closing)

 

Saturday Shopping begins 9/14/2013 

2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month

9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 

Last shopper admitted at 12:30 p.m. 

    

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TTHS Breakfast E-vite   

Hillsborough County Public School students can succeed with the right tools. 

 

You can help us equip 500 students with school supplies for the entire year by attending and making a donation at the 2013 Hillsborough Education Foundation Teaching Tools Fundraising Breakfast. 

 

Attend as an individual, or volunteer as a Table Captain and fill a table with 9 of your friends. We still have slots for table captains available, click here for more information about hosting a table, or click here for more information about the event. 

RSVP to Laura Grucza a [email protected] or
813-574-0279.  

 

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Citigroup Volunteers helping inventory the Teaching Tools warehouse. 
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Thank You Citigroup Volunteers 

 

So much of what we do here at the Foundation is thanks to our fleet of dedicated volunteers. This month we'd like to recognize Citigroup for their outstanding commitment to volunteering at HEF. Over the past two years alone, Citigroup employees have dedicated more than 500 volunteer hours to the Foundation at the Teaching Tools Store and various events.  When asked why Citigroup continues to volunteer at the Foundation Carmen Garcia of Citigroup said, "[Citigroup] Employees find it gratifying to know that in some cases they are directly affecting the schools where their children may attend. Through our volunteerism we have come to realize that our time has helped both teachers and students in the District, simply by providing basic necessities and giving a few hours of our time."   

 

If you would like to volunteer at HEF contact Kirsten Donohue a [email protected] or (813) 463-4280.

 

  

Take the First Step: Save the Date  

 

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When: November 23, 2013  Registration:8 a.m. Start: 9 a.m 

Where: Tampa Bay Times Forum   

Why: Strides for Education 5k Walk/Run is a beginning step that can mean huge opportunities for local students through scholarships and mentoring for success. Plus, you can choose the destination of the monies you help raise and make a direct impact on your school of choice. So start forming a team, or plan on being a sponsor. Together we can help hundreds of students walk away with their college dreams realized.  

  

For more information and sponsorship details, contact Cheryl Hedrick at [email protected] or 

813-574-0273

 

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