Santa Rosa Education Foundation

05/20/2026

Thank you Milton Woman’s Club for honoring our teachers through Teacher Years of Service Pins. We truly appreciate your support of our teachers!

Shout out to these incredible ladies on a combined 130 years of service!!! We were able to give them their service pins at our faculty meeting today! 🎉 We are so thankful for you and all you do for our students.

Pictured: L-R
Mrs. Hartgrave, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Barham, Mrs. Stringfellow, Mrs. Pond, Ms. Mauer, Mrs. England, and Mrs. Letson *Not pictured but still receiving service pins are Mrs. Folse, Ms. Widener, and Mrs. Vignes. 🫶

Thank you to Santa Rosa Education Foundation for the years of service pins each year!

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year! 🎉

The Santa Rosa Education Foundation is proud to announce that Reghan Irvin, First Grade Teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year! 🍎✨

Selected from an incredible group of 32 outstanding educators with three or fewer years of teaching experience, Reghan was recognized during Thursday’s Rookie of the Year Reception for her dedication to students, positive classroom environment, and commitment to building strong relationships with families and her school community.

“Mrs. Irvin demonstrates exceptional classroom management skills and has quickly established a positive, structured learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn.”
— Nadia Colin, Principal, Gulf Breeze Elementary School

A special thank you to the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation for presenting Reghan with a $1,000 award in recognition of this honor. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Reghan and celebrating all of our amazing rookie teachers who are already making a lasting impact in Santa Rosa County schools! 👏🍎

We also want to thank our 2026 Rookie of the Year sponsors for their generous support of Santa Rosa County educators:
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Santa Rosa County Association of School Administrators, Carol Boston, Bubba and Paula Drinkard, the Milton Woman’s Club, Elizabeth Hewey, Paula Lou Mapoles, Scott and Renee’ Peden, PenAir Credit Union, Linda Sanborn, Rick and Diane Scott, and Woodmen Life Chapter 906.

05/07/2026

🍎✨ This afternoon, we are excited to celebrate some of Santa Rosa County’s newest and brightest educators at the 2026 Rookie of the Year Reception! ✨🍎

Today, we will honor 32 incredible teachers with three or fewer years of experience who are already making a huge impact in classrooms across Santa Rosa County. Their passion, creativity, and dedication to students are helping shape the future of education in our community. ❤️

During today’s reception, one outstanding educator will be named the 2026 Santa Rosa County Rookie of the Year — and we can’t wait to share the announcement! 🎉 Stay tuned this afternoon for the big reveal!

A huge thank you to our 2026 Rookie of the Year sponsors for making this celebration possible:
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Santa Rosa County Association of School Administrators, Carol Boston, Bubba and Paula Drinkard, the Milton Woman’s Club, Elizabeth Hewey, Paula Lou Mapoles, Scott and Renee’ Peden, PenAir Credit Union, Linda Sanborn, Rick and Diane Scott, and Woodmen Life Chapter 906.

Special thank you to the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation for their continued support of educators in Santa Rosa County schools. 💙👏

05/07/2026

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎

This week, the Santa Rosa Education Foundation is celebrating the incredible teachers who inspire, encourage, and shape the future of our community every single day. 💙

From the early mornings and late nights to the endless patience, creativity, and care you pour into your students — thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for everything you do for the students of Santa Rosa County. 📚⭐

To all of our educators:
WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS! 💛

04/22/2026

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors that make Grillin' In The Breeze possible! We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

04/22/2026

I’m sure all of our TOYs and Golden Apple attendees remember 😂 But, just in case…
📢🔥Don’t forget that our biggest fundraising event of the year, Grillin' In The Breeze is coming up on April 25th, THIS SATURDAY! We hope to see you there!

Grab your tickets today!
www.grillininthebreeze.com

Every ticket, every team, every bite… it all makes a difference. ❤️🔥

Proceeds from Grillin’ in the Breeze directly support the programs of the Santa Rosa Education Foundation—impacting students and teachers across our community all year long.

Because of your support, we’re able to:
🍎 Fund Teacher Grants that bring innovative, hands-on learning to classrooms
🎉 Celebrate educators through Teacher of the Year, Golden Apple Awards, and Rookie of the Year
📚 Provide free classroom supplies through the Little Red School House
🏅 Support inclusive student events like the Zack Butler Sports Ability Games

And one of the most life-changing programs we support…

🎓 Take Stock in Children
This incredible program pairs deserving students with mentors and provides college scholarships—opening doors to brighter futures and breaking cycles through education.

When you come out to Grillin’ in the Breeze, you’re not just enjoying great food and fun… you’re investing in our teachers, our students, and our community.

👉 Grab your tickets and be part of something bigger.

www.grillininthebreeze.com

Take Stock In Children- Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa Education Foundation
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