Meet Ahmad: A Remarkable Student and Recipient of the Vyrle Davis Student Achievement Award
Ahmad is a remarkable young man who has worked hard to become an outstanding reader and student since the first grade in the M.A.S.T.R. Kids Program.
How should the community respond to the Stop WOKE Act?
Are you concerned about the proposed Stop WOKE Act and how it could impact education and social progress? Then, you won’t want to miss this insightful article that offers different perspectives and opinions on the matter.
Pillars of the community with Congressional Record
Get inspired by reading about the incredible stories of three individuals who have been recognized as “Pillars of the Community” by the Congressional Record!
Pinellas is working on a problem: ‘How to get middle schools right’
This article sheds light on the inspiring educational reforms brought about by Kevin Hendrick, the new principal of Pinellas County middle schools.
Children’s Literacy & Grade-Level Reading
Bridgette Heller, Co-Founder and Volunteer CEO of the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, shares her passion for reading that was instilled at a young age, and why it lead her to create the M.A.S.T.R. Kids program, one of four children’s literacy programs funded by the Juvenile Welfare Board. Bridgette also shares how her organization has had to pivot to serve children during COVID, and how important relationships have been during these challenging times.
Amazing Fall Growth at SPPF!
Fall has been an amazing time for SPPF. Even through all of the challenges, we had lots of success and we’re excited to share.
Featuring Future Leaders: Meet Isaiah & Kourtney
Meet Isaiah Tell us a little about yourself. I am Isaiah, and I am a preteen. I live with both my parents and four siblings. I am in the 7th grade. I attend church regularly and I admire our pastor. The position I play on my Varsity Pee Wee football team is defensive tackle. I …
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Roots, Wings and Results
As our students returned to school with the pandemic still raging in our community, we took a moment to remind ourselves of our role. We ground our students by providing a loving community that celebrates a history which places them at its center. We prepare our students by setting high expectations and helping them develop the educational tools to exceed them!
Community Barbershop Book Club
Working with Antonio Brown, a local Barber, we helped build reading corners for 12 local barbers who are reading with young clients.
Innovation Force Superheroes
In STEAM Class students combined imagination and science to create superheroes. They designed costumes and logos. They discussed the science that they could use to create super-powers like “seeing through things”, flight, teleportation, “lightning power” and “Super Infinity packing – pack things fast so won’t be late for school and you pack as much as you want – Unlimited space!”
