How We Support Teachers to Achieve Success
Teachers are critical to student success. When equipped with the right tools and support, teachers can focus on what matters most: providing their students with a high-quality and engaging education.
Empowering Educators
Funding for Innovative Ideas
Each year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we bring classroom dreams to life. By funding projects that help close achievement gaps and enhance innovative, hands-on learning, we create meaningful experiences for students.
Pinellas County Schools administrators and instructional staff can request up to $1,000 for classroom resources, activities and equipment that are not otherwise provided by their school. Teachers for more information – click the link below.
Providing Essential Supplies for Success
Nearly 66% of Pinellas County Schools’ students face economic challenges and lack access to basic supplies, such as notebooks, backpacks and pencils. Students need these tools to engage in learning. To bridge this gap, we host a school supply drive every summer.
Every year, we partner with Hillsborough Education Foundation to have a Tampa Bay School Supply Drive. Together, we ensure that every student returns to school fully equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
Celebrating Teacher Excellence
Celebrating teachers’ achievements and recognizing their dedication creates an environment where excellence is valued and encouraged. This positivity helps to attract and retain the most effective educators, ensuring that students benefit from the best teaching talent.
For over three decades, we have partnered with Pinellas County Schools to recognize excellence in the classroom by hosting our Evening of Excellence Teacher of the Year events. By highlighting teachers’ successes, we inspire them to continue making a lasting impact on their students’ lives.
Equipping Teachers with Tools for Success
125,000
Awarded annually in classroom grants to Pinellas County Schools teachers and administrators.
22,000
School supply items were collected and delivered to 20 of the highest needs schools before the first day in 2024-2025.
Mentoring Impact
“What truly transformed my experience was the mentor I gained through Take Stock in Children. Mentorship, for me, has been a lifeline. My mentor served as a guiding light, offering wisdom and support at every critical juncture, especially during the college application process.”
– Vidi L., Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program Alumni
Teacher Impact
“The work you do in uplifting educators makes such a difference in our ability to inspire, innovate, and serve our students. I am beyond grateful for all that you’ve done to support me, and I will continue to pour that gratitude back into the work I do every day.”
– Natalie S., Visual Arts Teacher
Mentoring Impact
“My mentor has been an outstanding person for me throughout high school, she has offered support, encouragement, and wisdom since the beginning that has helped me navigate challenges, set goals and grow as a person. Her guidance, serving as a light, shaping my confidence and aspirations, inspiring me to strive for excellence and to believe in my potential.”
– Valerie O., Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program, Class of 2025
Scholarship Impact
“The support from the scholarship program has been a huge source of motivation for me. Knowing that others believe in my potential and are willing to invest in my education has inspired me to work even harder toward my goals.”
– Kelvin A., Scholarship Recipient
Classroom Impact
“The Literacy Magazine project I received funding for impacts so many students at our school. Students can submit a poem, short story, flash fiction, artwork, or photos for publishing consideration. They anxiously await the magazine’s arrival, and when it does, the excitement is palpable. On behalf of all students and staff members who love to read students’ original writing and see their creative art, thank you very much.”
Teresa Z., Classroom Grant Recipient
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Partners in Impact
