Strong Schools, Strong Community
The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization.
Our mission is to strengthen the educational experience of Troy School District students by funding innovative learning opportunities, entirely through private support.
Through community support, we reach hundreds of students each year. Our goal for the 2011-12 school year is to reach students in all of our schools with grants totaling at least $55,000. We invite you to join us in this important work. The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
ANNOUNCEMENT: With deep regret, please note that the May 19, 2012 Dr. Janet H. Jopke Steppin' Out for Excellence has been canceled. If you sent in a registration or a donation, you will be contacted by someone from the Foundation.
NEXT FUNDRAISING EVENT: Our signature fundraising event, the Tony Spagnola Memorial Golf Classic X, will take place on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Sanctuary Lake in Troy. Click here to register. Please join us and register by June 8th!
Troy Foundation Announces the "2012 Innovator of the Year"
Congratulations to the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence's 2012 Innovator of the Year, Michelle Haight, who was recognized by the Foundation at its annual grant reception on April 19th at Troy Athens High School. A teacher at the Niles Center High School Completion Adult Education Program, Ms. Haight designed a program called "Cooking Up a Story" that combines literature with cooking.
Each week students read, discuss, and prepare a written assessment of a short story. The students then prepare a food dish related to it. The objective of the projects is to provide students with an opportunity to build personal life experiences in conjunction with appreciating literature. The culinary connections include Pollo de Amontillado (Spanish Chicken) for Edgar Allan Poe's The Cask of Amontillado and Stickball Chili for Bill Cosby's Go Deep to the Sewer.
"It is just this kind of teacher who is creating excitement around learning in the classroom that we want to recognize with the Innovator Award," said TFEE President, Michael Cianciolo. "The students in the Troy School District are the ultimate beneficiaries of these inventive projects."
The Foundation awarded a total of 110 grants this year to educators, like Ms. Haight, within the Troy School District. The annual grant reception acknowledges the teachers and students who successfully applied for grants to support their projects.
Special thanks to our sponsors, teachers, students, volunteers, caterers, and the Boulan Park Middle School string orchestra for making our April 19th grant reception a wonderful night to remember.
Thanks to those who participated in our first annual Charity Poker Weekend, which was held on April 4-7, 2012. Because of your generosity, we raised almost $3,000.
Congratulations to our grant winners for 2011-2012! We awarded 110 grants totaling over $54,000. For a list of award recipients, click here.
Congratulations to the 2011 Sharon Alexander Trust recipients!
Board of Trustees
Officers: Mike Cianciolo, President; Linda Braun, Vice President; Shama Kenkre, Secretary; Alfred Robinson, Treasurer
Members: Matt Blauvelt, Tony Britsky, Teri Brune, Suzanne Conover, Suzanne Cowie, Barry Davenport, Kate Goodin, Jeff Hendry, Sarah Hoffman, Teresa Jevarjian, Mark Krebs, Jerry Kulczycki, Rich Maziasz, Jim Meissner, Gabriel Orzame, Larry Patton, Robert Preston, Christy Samuelsen, Michael Schwartz
School Board Representatives: Todd Miletti, Paula Fleming
School Administration Representatives: Dr. Barbara Fowler, Kerry Birmingham
Our mission is to strengthen the educational experience of Troy School District students by funding innovative learning opportunities, entirely through private support.
Through community support, we reach hundreds of students each year. Our goal for the 2011-12 school year is to reach students in all of our schools with grants totaling at least $55,000. We invite you to join us in this important work. The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
ANNOUNCEMENT: With deep regret, please note that the May 19, 2012 Dr. Janet H. Jopke Steppin' Out for Excellence has been canceled. If you sent in a registration or a donation, you will be contacted by someone from the Foundation.
NEXT FUNDRAISING EVENT: Our signature fundraising event, the Tony Spagnola Memorial Golf Classic X, will take place on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Sanctuary Lake in Troy. Click here to register. Please join us and register by June 8th!
Troy Foundation Announces the "2012 Innovator of the Year"
Congratulations to the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence's 2012 Innovator of the Year, Michelle Haight, who was recognized by the Foundation at its annual grant reception on April 19th at Troy Athens High School. A teacher at the Niles Center High School Completion Adult Education Program, Ms. Haight designed a program called "Cooking Up a Story" that combines literature with cooking.
Each week students read, discuss, and prepare a written assessment of a short story. The students then prepare a food dish related to it. The objective of the projects is to provide students with an opportunity to build personal life experiences in conjunction with appreciating literature. The culinary connections include Pollo de Amontillado (Spanish Chicken) for Edgar Allan Poe's The Cask of Amontillado and Stickball Chili for Bill Cosby's Go Deep to the Sewer.
"It is just this kind of teacher who is creating excitement around learning in the classroom that we want to recognize with the Innovator Award," said TFEE President, Michael Cianciolo. "The students in the Troy School District are the ultimate beneficiaries of these inventive projects."
The Foundation awarded a total of 110 grants this year to educators, like Ms. Haight, within the Troy School District. The annual grant reception acknowledges the teachers and students who successfully applied for grants to support their projects.
Special thanks to our sponsors, teachers, students, volunteers, caterers, and the Boulan Park Middle School string orchestra for making our April 19th grant reception a wonderful night to remember.
Thanks to those who participated in our first annual Charity Poker Weekend, which was held on April 4-7, 2012. Because of your generosity, we raised almost $3,000.
Congratulations to our grant winners for 2011-2012! We awarded 110 grants totaling over $54,000. For a list of award recipients, click here.
Congratulations to the 2011 Sharon Alexander Trust recipients!
Board of Trustees
Officers: Mike Cianciolo, President; Linda Braun, Vice President; Shama Kenkre, Secretary; Alfred Robinson, Treasurer
Members: Matt Blauvelt, Tony Britsky, Teri Brune, Suzanne Conover, Suzanne Cowie, Barry Davenport, Kate Goodin, Jeff Hendry, Sarah Hoffman, Teresa Jevarjian, Mark Krebs, Jerry Kulczycki, Rich Maziasz, Jim Meissner, Gabriel Orzame, Larry Patton, Robert Preston, Christy Samuelsen, Michael Schwartz
School Board Representatives: Todd Miletti, Paula Fleming
School Administration Representatives: Dr. Barbara Fowler, Kerry Birmingham
