23 nonprofit organizations to receive awards.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy is investing $653,000 in educational grants to empower students and educators in Florida.
Twenty-three grants, awarded from the Duke Energy Foundation, will enhance educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as diversity, equity and inclusion awareness. Building a brighter future begins with providing students with the best education and opportunities for success, said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. These grants are an investment in our communities and will strengthen and support those who are educating our next generation.”
Among this year’s recipients is the Pinellas Education Foundation, which received $180,000 in continuing support of the STEM Academy Program. The academy fosters STEM content knowledge and workforce skill development for students in grades 2-12 using an extended school day and summer camp offerings.
Duke Energy awards $653,000 in education-related grants in Florida
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Judi Zanetti – a teacher turned school board member turned education champion –officially retired on Friday after serving the past eight years as executive director of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County.
Zanetti, 53, retired to spend time with her husband, Gene, a retired optometrist. Zanetti hands over the reins to 16-year veteran foundation employee Meghan Magamoll.
The foundation raises money to support supplemental education programs that benefit school district students and teachers.
Zanetti, the foundation’s executive officer since 2012, was a school board member from 2004-12. Between 1990 and 2004, Zanetti spent seven years as a kindergarten teacher in the district.
As a board member, Zanetti teamed up with then-Osceola Middle School teacher David Steffey, who is now a dean of discipline at Oakcrest Elementary, in 2009 to create the Tools 4 Teaching school supply store with unused 2008 campaign funds.
10 events that support good causes in Ocala/Marion County
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Sneakers & S mores 2021: This fundraiser supports Take Stock in Children, a mentoring/scholarship program of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. It will be a virtual event this year. Participants will run/walk at their own pace between Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for kids. Visit https://sneakersandsmores2021.eventbrite.com
Soup For Scholars - Soup-A-Thon: The Woman s Club of Dunnellon will host its annual Soup-A-Thon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the clubhouse, 11756 Cedar St. Proceeds benefit club s scholarship program. This is takeout only. Cost is $8 for two 12-ounce containers or $10 for three. Many varieties of soups, plus homemade baked goods for purchase. For more information, call or text Judy at 256-8608.