Delivers School Supplies to Quarantined Pre-K Students in Surprise Teacher Caravan
TAMARAC, Fla. (May 5, 2020) – A Tamarac Elementary pre-K teacher who is battling cancer selflessly celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by delivering supplies to her quarantined students on Tuesday, May 5. Passino, who just completed her final round of chemotherapy, led a festive car caravan and surprised students with much-needed arts and crafts supplies thanks to a Broward Education Foundation and Office Depot COVID-19 Virtual Learning Teacher Supply Drive grant.
This generous Broward County Public Schools teacher opted to take time out and help her special students during this challenging time instead of utilizing the funds to purchase remote-learning tools. Now, when she teaches a virtual class, the children will all have the essential supplies to create interactive craft projects together.
When asked if she was worried about making deliveries as she is immuno-compromised, she said, “Not at all, I will wear a mask and can’t wait to see all my kiddo’s faces,” said Jennifer Passino.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broward Education Foundation and Office Depot Virtual Learning Teacher Supply Drive raises funds to help teachers purchase needed distance learning tools and supplies such as headphones, microphones, whiteboards and software so they may keep students engaged, focused and learning. To make a contribution, please visit teachersupplydrive.com
About Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation supports Broward County Public Schools and serves as a catalyst for educational excellence by providing teacher grants to fund development of innovative curriculum that advances Pre K-12 achievement; vitally needed school supplies for Title I school students, and scholarships for qualified high school seniors. Established in 1983, the non-profit Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County schools annually. In 2018, responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe campaign, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted. Broward Education Foundation is proven agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education and our community. For more information visit browardedfoundation.org, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter
