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Caring in the classroom starts with teachers Rebecca van der Bogert The classroom is where the spark for learning happens for students, and it takes incredible teachers to light that spark. For all of my professional life, whether as a school superintendent, university faculty member, or head of school, I have found that the key to an excellent school is identifying talented classroom teachers and making sure they were provided with the necessary resources to grow in their profession. Taking care of teachers who take care of students became a mission and passion. That’s why, after retiring to this area, I found common cause with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, with its strong commitment to supporting excellence in teaching and learning. ....
Students unsure of which path to take after high school graduation now have another resource to help them decide. The Education Foundation opened LaunchPad4U in the Rosemary District. The center, 1413 Boulevard of the Arts, is available to students, teachers, parents and community partners. It is designed to be a learning lab to service pilot programs, meetings for volunteer mentors and workshops for teachers. Education Foundation Chief Marketing Officer Tracy Spalsbury said the Rosemary District was chosen for its ease of access. “We wanted to have a location that can serve all students but be most accessible to low-income students and their families including being on a bus line especially for those who need access outside of school and working hours,” Spalsbury said. ....