Posts by Paula Pierce

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 –…

Come and Meet WEF!

There are lots of upcoming events in town and WEF will be there!  Come see us at our booth at the following events: August 17th at 1:30 – 3:30 pm New Teachers’ Ice Cream Social, 96 Palisado Avenue 17th at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm WEF-sponsored FTDT Summer Concert, 261 Broad St 24th at 4:30…

Grant Check Presented to Windsor Schools

On March, 21, 2023, WEF, represented by President, Jane Garibay, presented a check for $7,775 to the Windsor Public Schools to fund six grants approved for 2023 by Windsor teachers. Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) has awarded a total of $7,775 grants to fund 6 projects proposed by teachers in Windsor Public Schools, including a $275 science grant from The…

2023 Grants Awarded

Windsor Education Foundation Awards Grants to Windsor Public Schools to Fund Innovative Learning Programs $7,775 in Grants Awarded to Fund 6 Projects Submitted by Teachers in the District Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) has awarded a total of $7,775 grants to fund 6 projects proposed by teachers in Windsor Public Schools, including a $275 science grant from The Christine Gasparino…

Online Auction

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce Welcomes WEF as a Beneficiary for their 39th Annual Windsor Chamber Cares Auction! Save The Dates Friday, April 14 – Friday, April 21, 2023 The 39th Annual Windsor Chamber Cares Auction is gearing up for an exciting event. This year we will be using our online auction format so that…