News and Events | Champions For Learning Blog

02 Jul

Dr. Eric Williams Selected as Next President and CEO of Champions For Learning

July 7, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is pleased to share exciting news about its future, as the Board un...

25 Jun

Educator Resources

Transforming Students into Reader Leaders – Classroom Grants at Lavern Gaynor Promote Lifelong Literacy Skills

June 25, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

At Lavern Gaynor Elementary School, Media Specialist Tiffany Weeks was awarded four grants during the 2024-2025 school year through Cha...

25 Jun

Educator Resources, Events

From ABCs to Timbales to Tadpoles: Lipman Family Farms Helps Educators Create Engaging Classroom Projects

June 25, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Champions For Learning distributed over $250,000 during the 2024-2025 school year to educato...

20 May

Student Stories

Champions For Learning Graduate Discovers Purpose Through Guidance and Mentorship

June 3, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Zack A. will soon be graduating from Marco Island Academy and preparing to attend the University of Florida this fall to major in Mecha...

13 May

Events

The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning Celebrates the High School Graduation of 82 Student Programs Seniors

May 13, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(May 12, 2025- Naples, FL) This past Saturday, May 10th, at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Alico Arena, The Education Foundation of Co...

06 May

Events

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning Inducts 30 New Students into Take Stock in Children Program

May 6, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Saturday, May 3rd, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning inducted 30 new students into its Take Stock ...

06 May

News

Champions For Learning Announces Leadership Transition

May 6, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning announces the resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer ...

30 Apr

Events

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning Hosts 35th Annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers

April 30, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Saturday, April 26th, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning hosted the 35th annual Golden Apple Celebr...

09 Apr

Student Stories

First-Generation College Graduate Achieves Career Success With Support From Champions For Learning

April 9, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Gabriela C. knows firsthand that persistence and dedication are essential for achieving success. Back when she was first introduced to ...

25 Mar

Our Work for Educators

The Impact of Champions For Learning on Entrepreneurship Education at Barron Collier High School

March 25, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Allison Gerber, a business teacher at Barron Collier High School, begins each of her classes with the phrase, "Welcome to the Shark Tan...