Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '24

Page 6, Martin Downs

Kids Corner

Do Students With Disabilities exploring its exhibits. His
affinity for the museum led
Attend College? him to work at the front
desk before pursuing higher
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., education at the University
Licensed School of Central Florida, where he
Psychologist further honed his skills in
The high school to finance and analysis.
college transition is a “We are thrilled to
milestone step in a teen’s welcome Jason Read to
life and independent living. our Board of Directors,”
With hard work students said Tammy Calabria,
with learning disabilities, executive director of The
mild autism, ADHD, and Children’s Museum of the Jill Butte, second place finalist; Education Foundation
other disabilities attend and Treasure Coast. “His deep- of Martin County Executive Director Lisa Rhodes; and
graduate from college. In rooted connection to our Tournament Champion Andi White
addition to your student’s hard work, planning for college institution, coupled with
is an important factor to set your student up for success. his professional expertise, Edge Dermatology, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Edie
Expert college planners such as those at Class 101 North makes him an invaluable Stevenson and Ann Vossekuil.
Palm Beach help all high school students, including those addition to our leadership For more information, visit the website, www.
with disabilities, identify the right college. They specialize team.” EducationFoundationMC.org.
in supporting families through the entire process from In his role as a senior The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin
identifying colleges for their unique needs, applying, essay financial analyst at CTDI, County School District’s strategic nonprofit partner with the
writing and ensuring that accommodations are available. Jason brings a wealth of mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities
Class 101 college planners even guide families on available experience in financial and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public
scholarships for making college more affordable. management and strategic schools. As an independent group, the foundation promotes this
While many college students live on campus, some planning. His passion for community engagement and effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds
live in off-campus housing with support. The organization dedication to educational initiatives align perfectly with the through several established
called College Living Experience.com provides off-campus museum’s mission of fostering learning and exploration for progra m s, i nc l udi ng
housing along with coaching or mentoring to students with children in the Treasure Coast area. classroom enrichment grants,
disabilities. They help facilitate the transition to college by “I am honored to join the Board of Directors at The Adopt-a-Class, the EFMC For
providing tutoring, executive functioning skills coaching and Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast,” said Read. the Love of Reading Book
socialization for students. “Having grown up visiting the museum, I understand the Vending Machines, the EFMC
Students with developmental disabilities or intellectual profound impact it has on shaping young minds. I am excited PLAYS (Purposeful Language
disabilities also attend college. Florida Atlantic University to contribute to its continued growth and success.” Acquisition Yields Success)
offers the Academy for Community Inclusion on the Jupiter As a member of the Board of Directors, Read will play program for kindergarteners,
and Boca Raton campuses. This program allows students to a pivotal role in guiding the museum’s strategic direction, the EFMC career exploration
participate in college activities, clubs and organizations as ensuring its long-term sustainability, and expanding its reach labs in Martin’s middle
they take college courses to earn certificates. Students have within the community. schools, special initiatives,
a college experience while gaining skills for independence Please join us in welcoming Read to The Children’s professional development
and employment. Museum of the Treasure Coast family. Together, we look for teachers, and programs
Of course, college is not the right fit for everyone and there forward to creating memorable experiences and inspiring to recognize outstanding
are plenty of well-paying jobs that don’t require a degree. the next generation of learners. t e a c hi ng. For m ore Third place finalist Carolyn
Mike Rowe is a television personality and host of Dirty Jobs. information, please visit www. Currier with Education
He is a huge advocate of the trades and has resources on his Mah Jongg Tournament EducationFoundationMC.org. Foundation of Martin County
website or podcast. Executive Director Lisa
We know students with disabilities who are successful in Benefits Students And Teachers Photos by Doreen Poreba Rhodes
college and life because of caring parents, family and mentors.
Reach out if we can help you as we test students from preschool The Education Foundation of Martin County’s (EFMC)
through graduate school. If you need updated testing or are recent Mah Jongg tournament raised both awareness of public
concerned about a potential learning disability, autism or ADHD, school needs as well as $22,000. All proceeds benefit the local
visit JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125. Education Foundation, which organizes many educational
enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin
Jason Read Joins Board Of County’s public schools.
Presented by Sandhill Cove, the day-long charity event
Directors At The Children’s took place on March 1 at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country
Club. One hundred players participated in the sold-out event,
Museum Of The Treasure which began with a continental breakfast and included lunch

Coast and a silent auction spearheaded by Education Foundation
Board Member Lois McGuire.
During the awards presentation at the end of the
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is delighted tournament, Andi White was declared the champion. Jill
to announce the appointment of Jason Read, senior financial Butte took second place followed by Carolyn Currier, Linda Fourth place finalist Linda Fifth place finalist Kathleen
analyst at CTDI, to its esteemed Board of Directors. Lavinsky and Kathleen Carden in third, fourth and fifth Lavinsky with Education Carden with Education
Read’s association with the children’s museum dates place respectively. Foundation of Martin County Foundation of Martin County
back to his childhood, where he spent countless hours The Education Foundation of Martin County thanks the Executive Director Lisa Executive Director Lisa
event sponsors: Sandhill Cove, Edwardine Tasco, Water’s Rhodes Rhodes
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