The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools

08/23/2026

Help us thank Deshanti Wells as we celebrate her 2 year anniversary as Shopping Assistant! Deshanti makes sure our teachers have a great shopping experience at Tools 4 Seminole Schools by restocking shelves, sorting supplies, and helping teachers find product. We’re excited that Deshanti will continue working for the Foundation as she begins college this fall.

08/20/2026

We are grateful to the Chesley G. Magruder Foundation for its continued support since 2020 and for its generous $5,000 grant to our Take Stock In Children - Seminole (TSIC) program.

This investment will help TSIC Seminole support 122 at-risk students during the 2026-2027 school year through one-on-one mentoring, college readiness coaching, scholarships, and educational enrichment opportunities. Students gain valuable skills in financial literacy, time management, SAT/ACT preparation, and college planning, helping them stay on track for success in high school and beyond.

Thank you, Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, for your commitment to empowering local students and expanding access to higher education opportunities.

08/20/2026

Thank you, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, for your generous support of Seminole County Public Schools! Investments like these help create valuable opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and prepare for future careers!

08/18/2026

Are you looking for a chance to support our students and teachers of Seminole County Public Schools?

Our annual gala, A Night of Impact, will be held on Saturday, October 10th. Funds raised at the event support school and district programs in the areas of STEM, mentoring, visual and performing arts, essential supplies for students, and more.

We invite you to help us make a positive impact in SCPS!
Purchase your ticket here --> https://www.foundationscps.org/events/a-night-of-impact-2026/

08/17/2026

BOARD MEMBER MONDAY!

We're thrilled to introduce a new member of the Foundation Board. Join us in welcoming Evgenia Jane Vokonitskaya!

Jane is a Client Executive at BNY Pershing, where she partners with Broker Dealers and Registered Investment Advisors to advance strategic priorities and support long-term growth.

Earlier in her career, Jane served as a Principal Product Manager, leading the strategy, digitization, and expansion of Pershing’s lending solutions, including securities-based lending and mortgage offerings.

Over more than a decade with the firm, she has built deep cross-functional experience partnering across product, service, and operations to solve complex client needs and drive strategic initiatives. She is also a graduate of Pershing’s yearlong Corporate Training Program.

In addition to her client responsibilities, Jane serves as global strategy lead for GENEDGE, BNY’s multigenerational employee business resource group, driving connection, innovation, and professional growth across generations and career stages.

Jane holds a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics from the University of Central Florida and is a graduate of Wharton’s Securities Industry Institute. She holds Series 7 and Series 24 licenses and is fluent in Russian.

Jane lives in Winter Springs with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and hosting friends and family.

“After years of being involved in our local schools through the PTA, Band Boosters, and committees within the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, I wanted to find a way to do more. I believe every child should have access to meaningful opportunities to learn, and every teacher should have the resources to support student success. Joining the board felt like a natural next step, an opportunity to contribute more meaningfully by bringing my professional experience and network to support the community I call home.”

08/13/2026

Continuing an incredible multi-year legacy of support, we are thrilled to announce a new 2026 donation from the Andrew and Dorothy Cochrane Foundation. This donation is dedicated to our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs at Seminole County Public Schools!
This ongoing investment provides enhanced educational resources and specialized language support directly to our English Language Learners. By breaking down barriers and opening doors year after year, this funding advances our core mission to foster educational equity and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

08/13/2026

A mentor can make all the difference.

We're proud to see our mentoring program highlighted by Spectrum News 13 for the incredible impact it's making in the lives of Seminole County students.

Thank you to the dedicated mentors who invest their time and support to help shape brighter futures for our students.

Read the full story below:

Take Stock in Children pairs students with volunteer mentors, college readiness coaches, and a scholarship to help them succeed in high school and beyond.

08/11/2026

Come join our amazing team at the Foundation! We’re hiring a part-time office assistant. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, assisting with event set up, database entry, and designing fliers. Pay rate is $16 per hour. See full job description here and email [email protected] with your resume.

08/10/2026

BOARD MEMBER MONDAY!

Help us celebrate and welcome a new member of our Foundation Board!

Paige Brodersen is the Marketing Coordinator for DACG, Inc. and a proud product of Seminole County Public Schools. As a lifelong resident of Seminole County, Paige brings a strong sense of community pride and a personal connection to the area she serves. In her role at DACG, Paige supports the development and ex*****on of marketing initiatives that highlight the company’s construction projects, partnerships, and impact across Central Florida. She is passionate about clear communication and community engagement, helping to tell stories that reflect DACG’s commitment to quality, growth, and collaboration.

Paige’s local roots and professional experience align closely with her dedication to supporting public education and student success. As she joins the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, she is eager to contribute her skills and perspective to initiatives that enhance educational opportunities for local students and strengthen connections between schools, businesses, and the community.

08/07/2026

Today, we are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity, compassion, and teamwork demonstrated by the AdventHealth Orlando family.

Through their backpack and school supply drive, AdventHealth Orlando donated well over 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to support students and teachers throughout Seminole County.

What made this donation even more remarkable was the care and attention put into every backpack. Not only were the bags filled with supplies, but they were also sorted and organized by grade level, ensuring students receive age-appropriate materials tailored to their educational needs.

The scene was truly inspiring. Doctors, nurses, security officers, and team members from across the organization arrived with smiles on their faces, wheeling in backpacks on carts, wheelchairs, and even medical equipment.

These backpacks were donated to our Tools 4 Seminole Schools, our free teacher resource store where educators can shop for classroom supplies at no cost. Because of support like this, our teachers are equipped with the resources they need to focus on what they do best: educating and inspiring young minds

To everyone at AdventHealth Orlando who donated, organized, volunteered, and supported this effort: Thank you for helping to prepare our students for success and supporting the educators who serve them every day.