Posts by Paula Pierce

WEF Welcomes New Board Members

The Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) welcomes new board members, Janet Lomba, Kandyce Aust, and Johnleia Lambert. “We are sorry to say good bye to outgoing board members Daniell Hynes, Kathryn Grimshaw Parker and Krystal Myers. I am grateful for their hard work and leadership over the last several years,” says newly elected president, Paula Pierce.…

WEF Appreciates Windsor Federal Bank

The Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) presented a certificate of appreciation to Windsor Federal Bank in recognition of their outstanding philanthropic commitment to local education. “As one of our founding ‘Funding Friends’ who helped establish WEF in 2007 and a steadfast corporate sponsor, Windsor Federal Bank has consistently demonstrated exceptional support for our mission,” stated WEF…

Grants Awarded for 2025-2026 School Year

$14,735 in Grants Awarded to Fund 11 Projects Submitted by Teachers in the District This year, Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) has awarded a total of $14,735 in grants to fund 11 projects proposed by certified staff in Windsor Public Schools, including a $1,000 science grant from The Christine Gasparino Memorial Fund.  All Windsor Public Schools certified staff was eligible to…

Certificate of Appreciation for AEFCU

WEF President, Paula Pierce, presents a certificate of appreciation to Simeon Chapin, Chief Community Officer at American Eagle Financial Credit Union for their large donation in 2025.

WEF Chosen as Beneficiary of Windsor Chamber Cares Auction

The Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) is pleased to announce that it has been selected to be a beneficiary of the 2025 Windsor Chamber Cares auction to be held on June 18. “We’re very excited to be a part of the Windsor Chamber auction,” said WEF President, Daniell Hynes. “Our board members are actively seeking item…
st patty's day celebration fundraiser for WEF

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration Announced

The Windsor Education Foundation will be holding a St Paddy’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 15 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the hottest new event venue in central Connecticut, The Birdcage, 25 Central Street, Windsor. Get your tickets for only $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Go to WindsorEducationFoundation.org or EZevent.com/Event/wolfhound-st-pattys-celebration-tickets-8839…

Grants Awarded 2024-2025

Windsor Education Foundation Awards Grants to Windsor Public Schools To Fund Innovative Learning $14,936 in Grants Awarded to Fund 12 Projects Submitted by Teachers in the District Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) has awarded a total of $14,936 in grants to fund 12 projects proposed by certified staff in Windsor Public Schools, including a $1,000 science grant from…
chat and chill with super. hill features WEF president Daniell Hynes and Windsor High School teacher Joe Oblon

Chat and Chill with Super Hill Features WEF

Last week, on Windsor Public Schools’ podcast, “Chat and Chill with Super Hill,” Windsor Education Foundation president, Daniell Hynes, was featured to discuss how the Foundation provides mini grants to educators in Windsor like Joe Oblon who come up with innovative educational projects for Windsor students.   We hope that viewers consider contributing to the…
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Welcome Ann Tomkowit

The Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) would like to welcome new board member, Ann Tomkowit. Ann Tomkowit was raised in Bolton where a love of learning and the written word was instilled. After spending time at MCC life lead her to Tampa, Florida. Working for JetBlue for the last 20 years has fostered meaningful relationships, glimpses of our amazing…

Designer Purse Bingo Photos

Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) held it’s 2nd annual Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser at LP Wilson at 599 Matianuck Avenue in Windsor on Friday, September 20, 2024. Tickets included 10 games of bingo. Each game featured a brand new, brand name, designer bag as the prize (think Michael Kors Coach, and Kate Spade) worth $150 –…