Women In Business Committee
Name:
Women In Business Committee
Date:
August 12, 2021
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Website:
http://www.palmbeaches.org/
Registration:
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Jennifer Ethridge, M.Ed., Director of Programs & Grants, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Event Description:
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County - Red Apple Supplies
Jennifer Ethridge, M.Ed., Director of Programs and Grants
Jennifer Ethridge is an educational leader with 20 years’ experience serving students in the private and public sectors as a school administrator, non-profit leader, consultant, and educator. Jennifer has devoted her career to serving “at-promise” students, who despite their potential, struggle academically because of their life circumstances. Jennifer graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Education and obtained her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Jennifer joined the team at the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County in 2017 as the Director of Programs and Grants. Jennifer's role allows her the opportunity to further the Foundation's mission by supporting the students, teachers, principals, and schools in Palm Beach County through ensuring innovative programming aligned with the School District of Palm Beach County's Strategic Plan serves over 165,000 students district wide. Jennifer is also a proud graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage C/O 2021.
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is the nexus of Palm Beach County public-school system, the private sector, and the community. The Education Foundation facilitates student achievement by supporting high-quality public education through partnerships, grants, events, and public awareness.
Established in 1984 by Palm Beach County business leaders, the Education Foundation serves as the philanthropic support organization for K-12 public education and partners closely with the School District of Palm Beach County and the greater business and charitable community to fund programs that close achievement gaps in learning and that create positive, measurable change for students.
Through a unique matching grant program, the Education Foundation works with corporate and private investors to fund innovative projects and curriculum that improve literacy and grade-level performance, increase graduation rates, support STEM and career academies and target support to under-performing students and schools. Red Apple Supplies, the Foundation’s signature program, provides free school supplies and classroom resources to teachers and students in under-resourced Title 1 schools.
Meeting Talking Points:
Donations for breakfast event:
It Starts with a Single Backpack
Let’s rally around our students, teachers, schools and community to provide essential school supplies and classroom resources needed to succeed. Every dollar and pencil counts, because every student counts! Learn more by texting BackpacksPBC to 41444 or visit EducationFoundationPBC.org/PBCBackpack
By providing essential school supplies for teachers and students, the Foundation helps to create environments where teachers can focus on teaching and students focus on learning.
School Supply Wish List
**The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches is a Drop Off Location
Women in Business
The Women in Business Committee meets the second Thursday of the month in the Chamber Board Room at 12:00 pm. Visit the Women in Business webpage here.
For more information on Sponsorship and speaking opportunities to the Women in Business Committee, contact Membership Services at (561) 833-3894.
*Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for publications and promotions.
Jennifer Ethridge, M.Ed., Director of Programs and Grants
Jennifer Ethridge is an educational leader with 20 years’ experience serving students in the private and public sectors as a school administrator, non-profit leader, consultant, and educator. Jennifer has devoted her career to serving “at-promise” students, who despite their potential, struggle academically because of their life circumstances. Jennifer graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Education and obtained her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Jennifer joined the team at the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County in 2017 as the Director of Programs and Grants. Jennifer's role allows her the opportunity to further the Foundation's mission by supporting the students, teachers, principals, and schools in Palm Beach County through ensuring innovative programming aligned with the School District of Palm Beach County's Strategic Plan serves over 165,000 students district wide. Jennifer is also a proud graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage C/O 2021.
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is the nexus of Palm Beach County public-school system, the private sector, and the community. The Education Foundation facilitates student achievement by supporting high-quality public education through partnerships, grants, events, and public awareness.
Established in 1984 by Palm Beach County business leaders, the Education Foundation serves as the philanthropic support organization for K-12 public education and partners closely with the School District of Palm Beach County and the greater business and charitable community to fund programs that close achievement gaps in learning and that create positive, measurable change for students.
Through a unique matching grant program, the Education Foundation works with corporate and private investors to fund innovative projects and curriculum that improve literacy and grade-level performance, increase graduation rates, support STEM and career academies and target support to under-performing students and schools. Red Apple Supplies, the Foundation’s signature program, provides free school supplies and classroom resources to teachers and students in under-resourced Title 1 schools.
Meeting Talking Points:
- Overview of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.
- The Foundation’s Programs & Impact
- Ways to Engage with YOUR Education Foundation
Donations for breakfast event:
It Starts with a Single Backpack
Let’s rally around our students, teachers, schools and community to provide essential school supplies and classroom resources needed to succeed. Every dollar and pencil counts, because every student counts! Learn more by texting BackpacksPBC to 41444 or visit EducationFoundationPBC.org/PBCBackpack
By providing essential school supplies for teachers and students, the Foundation helps to create environments where teachers can focus on teaching and students focus on learning.
School Supply Wish List
- Backpacks
- Color Pencils & Markers (8-12 count)
- Composition Books (wide-ruled)
- Construction Paper
- Dry Erase Markers
- Erasers (wedge)
- Glue Sticks
- Highlighters
- Scotch Tape
- Student Dry Erase Board (small)
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Flip Chart Markers
- Student Headphones/Earbuds
**The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches is a Drop Off Location
Women in Business
The Women in Business Committee meets the second Thursday of the month in the Chamber Board Room at 12:00 pm. Visit the Women in Business webpage here.
For more information on Sponsorship and speaking opportunities to the Women in Business Committee, contact Membership Services at (561) 833-3894.
*Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for publications and promotions.
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