Jennifer Ethridge of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Receives Statewide Recognition as 2024 ‘Staff Superstar’
September 27, 2024
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact:
Mary Chance 352-338-0250
Jennifer Ethridge of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Receives Statewide Recognition as 2024 ‘Staff Superstar’
The “ConnectED” conference of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) in Orlando on September 19 provided a great opportunity to surprise the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Director of Grants and Programs Jennifer Ethridge with special recognition for her leadership in the statewide organization.
The Staff Superstar Award is presented annually to a local education foundation staff member who steps up to support and share resources with their peers throughout the state through the Consortium. Ethridge was chosen from among 360 staff members of local education foundations throughout Florida for her leadership and support of colleagues in other school districts.
She is known for taking a hands-on approach when supporting peers, including providing step-by-step guidance for peers in Marion and Okeechobee counties in recent years to support them in adopting new approaches to career and technical education programs. Ethridge actively participates and shares in Consortium learning communities and conferences.
“We know how tirelessly our local education foundation leaders work for their own organization, so when they also commit themselves to helping their peers grow and improve it is particularly meaningful,” said Consortium president Mary Chance.
About the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations:
The Consortium is the membership organization for Florida’s school district-wide local education foundations. Established in 1987, the Consortium connects individuals, organizations, and financial resources to build the capacity and effectiveness of Florida’s local education foundations. Together, Consortium members raise more than $100 million annually for a variety of locally driven initiatives and are led by 1,200 board members, 80% of whom are local business and community leaders working in partnership with school district leaders. The Consortium manages the nation’s only 1:1 legislative match for education foundation initiatives and a variety of privately funded grant programs. To learn more about the Consortium or connect with any member local education foundation, visit https://educationfoundationsfl.org.
About the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County:
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, was founded in 1984. The Foundation awards grants, supports innovative programs and scholarships, and provides necessary school supplies and resources from Red Apple Supplies, the Foundation’s signature program. The Education Foundation operates over 100 programs which close achievement gaps in learning, prepare students for post-secondary success and create positive, measurable change for over 100,000 students. The Foundation is currently in its $15 million “Brick by Brick, Mind by Mind” capital campaign. In December 2023, the Foundation broke ground on its 32,000 sq-foot innovation hub at 1515 Barton Road, Lake Worth Beach. The building is set to be completed in December 2024. For more information on the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County or to make a donation, please visit educationfoundationpbc.org or call 561-738-2931.
For More Information Contact:
Mary Chance 352-338-0250
Jennifer Ethridge of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Receives Statewide Recognition as 2024 ‘Staff Superstar’
The “ConnectED” conference of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) in Orlando on September 19 provided a great opportunity to surprise the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Director of Grants and Programs Jennifer Ethridge with special recognition for her leadership in the statewide organization.
The Staff Superstar Award is presented annually to a local education foundation staff member who steps up to support and share resources with their peers throughout the state through the Consortium. Ethridge was chosen from among 360 staff members of local education foundations throughout Florida for her leadership and support of colleagues in other school districts.
She is known for taking a hands-on approach when supporting peers, including providing step-by-step guidance for peers in Marion and Okeechobee counties in recent years to support them in adopting new approaches to career and technical education programs. Ethridge actively participates and shares in Consortium learning communities and conferences.
“We know how tirelessly our local education foundation leaders work for their own organization, so when they also commit themselves to helping their peers grow and improve it is particularly meaningful,” said Consortium president Mary Chance.
About the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations:
The Consortium is the membership organization for Florida’s school district-wide local education foundations. Established in 1987, the Consortium connects individuals, organizations, and financial resources to build the capacity and effectiveness of Florida’s local education foundations. Together, Consortium members raise more than $100 million annually for a variety of locally driven initiatives and are led by 1,200 board members, 80% of whom are local business and community leaders working in partnership with school district leaders. The Consortium manages the nation’s only 1:1 legislative match for education foundation initiatives and a variety of privately funded grant programs. To learn more about the Consortium or connect with any member local education foundation, visit https://educationfoundationsfl.org.
About the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County:
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, was founded in 1984. The Foundation awards grants, supports innovative programs and scholarships, and provides necessary school supplies and resources from Red Apple Supplies, the Foundation’s signature program. The Education Foundation operates over 100 programs which close achievement gaps in learning, prepare students for post-secondary success and create positive, measurable change for over 100,000 students. The Foundation is currently in its $15 million “Brick by Brick, Mind by Mind” capital campaign. In December 2023, the Foundation broke ground on its 32,000 sq-foot innovation hub at 1515 Barton Road, Lake Worth Beach. The building is set to be completed in December 2024. For more information on the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County or to make a donation, please visit educationfoundationpbc.org or call 561-738-2931.
Contact:
Heather Abbruzze, PR, YP Slatkow & Husak PR
heather@slatkowhusak.com, (561) 738-2931
