Page Education Foundation

Page Education Foundation The Page Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1988 by NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page, and his wife, Diane Sims Page.

Our mission is to create heroes through education and service. In 1988, Diane and Alan Page created the Page Education Foundation (501c3) to encourage Minnesota students of color to pursue post-secondary education. From its inception, the Page Education Foundation has offered financial assistance to students of color facing barriers to attaining their educational dreams. In turn, these young leade

rs return to their communities to serve as tutors and role models for elementary and junior high school students. In its first year, the Foundation awarded Page Grants for post-secondary education to 10 Page Scholars. Thirty-five years later, over $16 million in Page Grants has been awarded to more than 8,000 Page Scholars. Our Page Scholars have given nearly 500,000 hours of volunteer service to communities across Minnesota, impacting the lives of over 50,000 children. Alan, with a public and successful career as a professional football player and then as a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, was and is the face of the Page Education Foundation, but Diane was its heart and soul. Diane died of cancer on September 29, 2018. Today, guided and inspired by Diane’s vision and commitment to creating opportunities—and hope—for Minnesota students of color, Alan and the Page Education Foundation continue her work. In 2020, the Page Education Foundation’s board members agreed to rename the organization “The Page Education Foundation founded by Diane and Alan Page,” doing business as the Page Education Foundation in order to more directly recognize Diane’s crucial role in starting and growing the foundation.

Congratulations to Page Scholar Alum and NEW Principal of Central Middle School in Eden Prairie, Lomumba Ismail! We are ...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Page Scholar Alum and NEW Principal of Central Middle School in Eden Prairie, Lomumba Ismail! We are so excited for you and your students. Lomumba is also this year’s 2026 Page Scholars Award Ceremony keynote speaker.

We're excited to welcome new leaders to Prairie View Elementary School and Central Middle School! 🦅 William “Bill” Kuendig will become principal of Prairie View and Lomumba Ismail will become principal of CMS on July 1, 2026.

Mr. Kuendig has served as the principal of Island Lake Elementary School in Mounds View since 2023, and his more than 20-year career in education includes eight years as an elementary school administrator. He believes that a connected, inclusive environment is the foundation that drives the academic achievement of each scholar.

Mr. Ismail joined Eden Prairie High School as an associate principal in 2022, and he also brings experience as a middle school administrator and a passion for working with this age group. He looks forward to fostering a place where student feels safe, valued, connected and challenged to reach their full potential.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our robust interview processes — and please help us welcome Mr. Kuendig and Mr. Ismail to their new roles!

Our graduating class of Golden Gophers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities stopped by last week to pick up thei...
05/11/2026

Our graduating class of Golden Gophers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities stopped by last week to pick up their Page Alumni graduation stoles alongside the Page Team: Nicole Jacquez, Laisha Martinez Olguin, Godwin Kasongoma, Amran Yusuf, and Bernie Nandi. 💜🎓

It was a bittersweet moment. We are so proud of everything they have accomplished and the incredible milestone they worked so hard to reach, but emotional knowing we will not see them around in the same way next school year. 🥹

Page Scholar Amran Yusuf, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Political Science, shared:

“The Page Education Foundation’s support went far beyond funding my education, they gave me a community to grow in, spaces to serve, and the confidence to lead. I didn’t just get help through college, I became someone I’m proud of!”

Congratulations, Scholars! You’re our heroes. Your Page family will always be here cheering you on! ✨

Congratulations to Page Scholar Alum Ethan Del Val Perez on graduating this spring from the University of Minnesota Twin...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Page Scholar Alum Ethan Del Val Perez on graduating this spring from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a degree in Finance & MIS and minors in Accounting & Business Analytics! 🎓💜

When Ethan stopped by to pick up his graduation stole, he shared:

“The Page Education Foundation has helped me so much I cannot begin to describe it. I am where I am today because of them. It pushed me to new levels that I never thought possible.”

Ethan has been such a bright light at our annual events, bringing joy, humor, and heart to everything he does. The Page Team is going to miss seeing him around so often, but we are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and cannot wait to see where life takes him next. 🥹✨

Congratulations to Page Scholar Alum, Laisha Martinez Olguin, on her graduation from the University of Minnesota Twin Ci...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Page Scholar Alum, Laisha Martinez Olguin, on her graduation from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities! 🎓💜

Laisha celebrated this milestone by baking us a beautiful flan cake and honestly, it reminded us so much of our co-founder Alan Page’s children’s book, Baking Up Love. 📖 🍮✨

“The Page Education Foundation helped me get through school financially, but especially helped me build connections through Page and my place of volunteering. I couldn’t have done it without the support of those connections.” - Laisha🥇📓

We are so proud of you, Laisha, and cannot wait to see all the good you will bring into the world. 🌎

Thank you to everyone who stopped by MSP Airport in March to celebrate the Stars of the North Storytime series! ✨📚We lov...
04/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by MSP Airport in March to celebrate the Stars of the North Storytime series! ✨📚

We loved seeing so many of you come out to meet the incredible authors featured—including our very own Alan Page and Kamie Page—along with illustrator David Geister.

Your support, energy, and love for storytelling made it such a special experience. 💜

You can grab your own copy of Grandpa Alan’s Sugar Shack anytime at www.page-ed.org. Proceeds from every book sold help advance our mission of encouraging Minnesota students of color to pursue postsecondary education.

A special thank you to our friends and the incredible staff at Bruce Vento Elementary for hosting this meaningful visit ...
04/03/2026

A special thank you to our friends and the incredible staff at Bruce Vento Elementary for hosting this meaningful visit with Page Education Foundation Co-Founder, Alan Page. It was a joy to see him share his children’s books with students and connect through storytelling.

We were especially delighted to discover the many connections we share with the school community—including educators who are parents of Page Scholars and even a former Minnesota Vikings cheerleader among the staff!

We are truly grateful to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community.

Photos by Rhea Moen 💜

The Page Education Foundation program team is working late tonight to take calls and answer questions for students who n...
04/02/2026

The Page Education Foundation program team is working late tonight to take calls and answer questions for students who need help completing their Page Grant application before 11:59 pm! Reach out for support. We are here to help you cross the “submit” finish line. www.page-ed.org
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Happy Spring Break! ✈️📚If you’re traveling through the MSP Airport this month, stop by the Stars of the North Storytime ...
03/11/2026

Happy Spring Break! ✈️📚

If you’re traveling through the MSP Airport this month, stop by the Stars of the North Storytime area at Terminal 1, Concourse C, where Grandpa Alan’s Sugar Shack is featured on the story wall.

Authors Alan Page and Kamie Page, along with illustrator David Geister, will also be doing a reading and signing copies of the book on March 26 from 12–2 PM.

We hope to see you there! 🌲✨

Future Leaders, This Is Your Moment! Applications for the Page Grant are open NOW! Don’t miss your chance to receive fin...
03/09/2026

Future Leaders, This Is Your Moment! Applications for the Page Grant are open NOW! Don’t miss your chance to receive financial support for college and make a lasting impact through community service.

Deadline: April 1, 2026
Who’s Eligible? Minnesota students of color pursuing post-secondary education in Fall 2026.
Why Apply? Scholarship funds + leadership opportunities + a powerful network of change makers!
Apply today and take the next step toward your future!
www.page-ed.org

Educators and school partners, invite the Page Education Foundation to your school! Our Program Team 💜 is scheduling hig...
02/23/2026

Educators and school partners, invite the Page Education Foundation to your school! Our Program Team 💜 is scheduling high school presentations to help seniors learn about the Page Grant before the April 1 deadline.

Request a visit at www.page-ed.org.

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