Hearing the words “Summer break” conjures up images of sun-drenched days, the pool, vacations and lots of free time. But, for many children, summer isn’t all fun and games. It’s
United Way Suncoast uses the famed fleur-de-lis to symbolize its Tocqueville Society group of donors. History tells us the fleur-de-lis represents faith, wisdom, and chivalry. Jamie and Jane Egasti have
It’s not uncommon for Steve and Carolyn Roskamp to arrive at Bradenton’s Sea Breeze Elementary with an arm full of supplies and a heart full of love for the students.
Six-year-old Dariel Gonzalez-Maqueda stares into the laptop camera with brown eyes, wide and eager, and leans his head on the shoulder of his mother, Cristina Maqueda. As he listens, Cristina
An elementary education background and memories of childhood challenges anchors Jane Egasti’s dedication to early learning initiatives. “As a slow reader in childhood, I have a special place in my
The second grader’s blue octopus drawing was replete with eight tentacles, and all eight of those tentacles touched Janet Bowers’ heart. “I thought this was the sweetest thing,” Bowers smiled,
