March 2025

 

SPEF’s Excellence in Education Awards Tickets on Sale 

Dear Friend,  

The wait is over—tickets are officially on sale for SPEF's 18th Annual Excellence in Education Awards! 🎉 Join us on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 PM (a month later than usual) at the Stamford Marriott for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate those in our community who are dedicated to enriching the lives of students and families in Stamford Public Schools. Community members, corporations, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other nonprofit agencies will gather to celebrate the power of public education.

We are also thrilled to announce the winners of our SPEF Leadership Award and SPEF Community Giving Award in this issue of The Bridge.

Don’t miss out—ticket prices will increase on April 1, so grab yours soon and lock in the best deal! You can purchase your tickets here.  

If you're interested in partnering with us to make this event even more memorable, visit our website or reach out to Gabriel Otis at gotis@spefct.org.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

 

New and Noteworthy at SPEF

Matthew Quiñones has been selected to receive The SPEF Leadership Award for his role in establishing the Stamford Mentoring Program 15 years ago. Through his dedication, Matt has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students in Stamford, helping to build a foundation for mentorship and personal growth. Please join us on April 24 as we celebrate Matt’s contributions to public education in Stamford. We look forward to honoring Matt on April 24.

State Street has been selected to receive The SPEF Community Giving Award in recognition of its strong commitment to the Stamford community. Their generous support of SPEF’s Career Connected Mentoring Program has played a pivotal role for our high school students. Their ongoing dedication to empowering students and enriching the local community makes State Street an invaluable partner in ensuring equitable education access for everyone in Stamford. We look forward to honoring them on April 24.

 

Mentorship Through Art: What Mentoring Means to Me 

The Stamford Public Education Foundation recently hosted an art exhibit at the Stamford Art Association, featuring the creativity of Dolan Middle School students from SPEF's Traditional Mentoring Program. The exhibit highlighted their unique interpretations of mentorship through various art forms. A special thank you to Christine Irvin, President of the Stamford Art Association, and Dolan Middle School art teachers Ronee Rozenkranz and Jennifer Marchetti for their invaluable support in making this event possible. We also extend our gratitude to everyone who attended and supported these inspiring young artists!

 
 

Stamford Public Education Foundation
177 Broad Street, 3rd Floor | Stamford, Connecticut 06901
(203) 965-7733 | info@spefct.org

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