ChampionsForLearning

📣 Attention, Collier County educators! Classroom Grant applications for the school year are open! We're excited to introduce our new Classroom Grant Portal, making it easier than ever to apply.🔗 Click here to visit our website for more information: championsforlearning.org/classroom-gran…

Join us for a night of connection and community! 💚This gathering brings together CFL alum who are recently graduated high school seniors, current college students, and currently in the workforce for a chance to build relationships. Register at this link: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2axfkfb

Thank you to WGCU for sharing the inspiring story of these remarkable sisters and shining a light on the power of perseverance, opportunity, and support. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and grateful to be part of their journey. youtube.com/watch?v=N9nNoK…

It’s summertime, which means it’s college campus tour season! Yesterday, 25 students in our program visited Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University. To help create more life-changing opportunities for students, make a gift today: championsforlearning.org/donate-online/

As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students for their hard work, our teachers for their unwavering dedication, and our community for believing in the power of education. 🎓✨

Join Our Team! 🎉 Looking for meaningful work that makes a lasting impact? We’re hiring for three exciting opportunities at Champions For Learning. Apply today on our website: championsforlearning.org/careers/

Tonight at 8:00 PM! 🍏 Tune in for the Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers and help us honor the outstanding educators shaping the future of Collier County students. 📺 Watch on Gulf Coast NBC 📱 Stream live on the Very Local Gulf Coast app

Tomorrow night! 🍏✨ Join us as we celebrate the incredible teachers who change lives every day during the Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Program — airing tomorrow, Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 PM. 📺 Watch on Gulf Coast NBC 📱 Stream on the Very Local Gulf Coast app

Congratulations to the Champions For Learning Class of 2026! 🎓✨ We are so proud of their hard work, resilience, and bright futures ahead. Read more about the celebration and the impact of Student Programs at the link below. 🔗 championsforlearning.org/news/cap-and-g…

Join us in a community-wide expression of gratitude as we honor & celebrate Collier County teachers with the one-hour “Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers” television program on Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 PM on Gulf Coast NBC.

Thank you to all Collier County educators for inspiring the next generation! 🍎 Support teachers by giving, volunteering, or tuning into the Golden Apple broadcast May 23 at 8PM. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Flexible seating = better learning 🎓 Students in Daniel Hansen’s math class say this awarded Classroom Grant help them stay focused, connect, and learn in ways that work best for them. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

From student to teacher 💛 Hannah Jones was once inspired by her teacher, Stephanie Scalise, and now she’s back in her classroom as a student teacher. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Classroom Grants in action! 📚 3rd grade teacher Jennifer Gayle is using grant-funded books, flexible seating, and creative projects to boost engagement and help students thrive. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

We’re kicking off #TeacherAppreciationWeek by celebrating amazing educators like Golden Apple recipient Connie Kinstler - 33 years in the same classroom, impacting generations of families. 🍎💛

We’re so excited to welcome 68 new students into our College & Career Prep Programs! 🎉 Want to learn more about these incredible students and what this milestone means? Read the full story here: championsforlearning.org/news/student-p…

Thank you to all our volunteers for the time, talent, and care you share with our students and educators. Thank you for being an essential part of the Champions For Learning community. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at championsforlearning.org/changemakers/

On Friday April 17th, Champions For Learning hosted the 36th annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Dinner to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary educators who shape Collier County’s future. Read more on our website: championsforlearning.org/events/champio…

Stephanie Scalise – Veterans Memorial Elementary School “Mrs. Scalise is an exceptional teacher! She is one of the most dedicated and kind teachers I have ever met. Upon entering her classroom, she makes students feel instantly at home with her.” #CFLGoldenApple @VMEPatriots

Julie Raymond – Osceola Elementary “My son looks forward to going to school every day because of the way Mrs. Raymond makes learning exciting and meaningful. She encourages curiosity and celebrates small victories." #CFLGoldenApple @OESCHIEFS