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grants, intervention programs, scholarships, teacher recognition,
applying algebra to real life work and many more.
The nonprofit foundation, created in 1991, is self-supported
with its one full-time and one part-time employees being
paid with funds from grants, private and corporate donors
and fundraisers. About 75 volunteers assist throughout the
school year, some for special events and others working longer
term.
Last year, funding of about $750,000 was used to support
the district’s public, charter and special program schools.
“A lot of times people think that they are paying school taxes
and that should cover everything,” Executive Director Lisa
Rhodes said. “But all the extras that enhance and enrich the
learning and support the teachers with things like additional
training, take private dollars and grants to fulfill.”
The district offers multiple ways donors can fund programs
including a bulletin board set up by the foundation where
teachers can post requests for help and donors can contact
teachers directly about their plans and needs.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
President Thom Jones
Fairlawn Magnet Elementary School
3203 Rhode Island Ave., Fort Pierce
429.5501
www.educationfoundationstlucie.org
Mission: To promote, encourage and recognize excellence in
public education.
Walk into a C.A. Moore Elementary School classroom in
Fort Pierce and you might see children wearing headphones, >>
ST. LUCIE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
C.A. Moore students wear headphones while listening to stories on a CD
and following along with books in their hands. The classroom’s Listening
Center was provided by a St. Lucie County Education Foundation grant.
/www.staacademy.org
/www.educationfoundationstlucie.org