Roots and Wings Project UpLift was a recipient of a $100,000 grant awarded by
our philanthropic organization, Impact 100 Palm Beach County. Receiving an Impact
100 grant is a highly competitive and selective process. Applicants must provide an
innovative, precise and organized plan outlining exactly how our funding will be used.
Our award winners must also demonstrate the ability to provide measurable results
that have a powerful positive impact on the community or individuals it serves.
Our experience in working with Roots and Wings for over three years was
positive and rewarding. Founder Ted Hoskinson was a diligent, caring, and
conscientious communicator. We were kept abreast of any challenges that arose and
were provided solutions for solving them. Ted and his team went above and beyond
our extensive reporting requirements and often sent updates, even though they
weren’t required by our agreement. In addition, Ted’s breadth of knowledge of the
education system as a former educator and his special ability to attract other
supporters was instrumental to the success of the program.
The results from Project UpLift were exceptional, with most participating students
outperforming their less challenged peers by the end of the school year. This is
exactly the kind of high impact results our organization strives for and cherishes, and
we couldn’t be more pleased. We strongly endorse Roots and Wings in all their philanthropic endeavors.
Sincerely,
Janean Mileusnic
Grants Management Co-Chair
Impact 100 Palm Beach County
Roots and Wings is an AMAZING organization. As a public school administrator in a Title 1 school, we are always searching for affordable and innovative ways to provide additional academic services to and for our students. The funding that Roots and Wings provides to our school helps over 130 students receive the extra tutorial work they need to help us close the achievement gap. With the growth that our students showed this year, our school moved from a grade of C to a grade of B (almost an A). They come here and talk with our students, celebrate their wins as well as celebrate our teachers and staff. Many students are in this program for years until they reach grade level. We are so grateful for all they do.
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Just WOW!!! As a school building leader in the great City of Delray Beach, FL I am so blessed to have an organization such as Roots and Wings supporting our school. They have helped us close the gap for so many of our students helping to create a better future for them AND their families. Roots and Wings not only provides support to our students. They support our staff by helping us to recognize them for the AMAZING things they do on our front lines daily! I am grateful for all they do and look forward to working with them year after year. They are true life savers!!
Roots and Wings is a phenomenal organization that does great things to support teachers and education of the kids.
The work they do in the schools and the pride they bring to the students and teachers they recognize and serve has an incredible impact in our community.
Roots and Wings is an exceptional nonprofit organization. It helps students achieve, excel, and grow.
I have had the privilege to witness the power of Roots & Wings in person. To be in the classroom when the teachers receive the recognition is really something to see. The teachers are always surprised, sometimes in tears, sometime in awe, or both. The students are so proud of their teachers when they receive the awards. Unfortunately our teachers don't get recognized enough for what they do so this is a very special moment when Roots & Wings recognizes the teachers. It's a moment that nobody forgets!
I have seen Roots And Wings Inc make a difference in so many young students and dedicated teachers lives!
So many have lived a much more Positive and Fulfilling life thanks to this Super Helpful Non-Profit Organization!
Roots and Wings has the students academic interest at the forefront of all they do! Their initiatives promote academics while giving teachers the autonomy to do what is best for each student. We look forward to growing the program at JES!
Roots and Wings helps to celebrate and reward both students and teachers. It is a wonderful nonprofit with great leadership and support!
Roots and Wings has helped over 75 of our students increase their reading skills and strategies over the last year!
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Roots and Wings has been a valuable asset to the community and the schools it services. From Recognizing teachers and staff for their hard work and dedication to the students and families, to providing FREE tutorial to those students that can benefit from extra supports in the area of reading. Roots and Wings has helped a majority of our students move towards grade level reading and proficiency! Thank you for all you do for the TEACHERS, STUDENTS, and FAMILIES!
Roots and Wings has initiatives that support student learning through tutoring as well as teacher and school staff accomplishments. We appreciate them so much for their contributions.
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Roots and Wings is a fantastic organization who always puts the students and their education first. They help to motivate teachers by recognizing them through their peers, which helps to energize the teachers more to continue their efforts with the children. Through their tutorial programs many students strive to succeed with their academics. They are truly a motivational force in the education of children!!
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Roots and Wings is the best company I have ever dealt with in education!! Roots and Wings truly understands what is needed in schools and how to get things done. An increase in moral was seen immediately in our school when our teachers were recognized for their achievements in the classroom with their children. Their peers nominate the teachers so this becomes incredibly meaningful. Roots and Wings noticed difficulties with tutoring students in an appropriate manner, so they developed a fantastic program where our teachers are able to give necessary assistance to the children here at our school. Roots and Wings is a well-rounded company that puts the child before everything and recognizes how to increase student achievement. Thank you for all you do for our school and many others!!!!!
This is an amazing organization. It helps struggling elementary students in local Title 1 schools develop their reading skills. The ability to read gives these students hope for the future and the opportunity to be successful in their life because studies show that failure to read proficiently by the third grade leads to a high drop-out rate and in later life high poverty and crime rates. Not only does it allow these students to have dreams of a bright future, it helps our society overall. The organization's founder is extremely dedicated and personally visits every school to distribute performance awards to both children and teachers. Amazing is not a strong enough descriptor.
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It is incredibly rewarding to to see the results over-time, watching the children, whose skills and confidence have been enhanced, advance in their lives. We gift students “perfect” t-shirts for perfect attendance, and gold, silver, and bronze certificates of accomplishment for their reading and literacy gains. And, through a generous donation from Boca West Children’s Foundation, we are able to award bicycles and helmets to those students who achieve their year-end growth goal by the December benchmark test. This year, over 200 participants accomplished this feat accounting for more than 30% of our students. One of the things they are learning is that they are each born with potential, and that potential can be developed through hard work and consistency. Roots and Wings not only improves their reading skills, it teaches them life long lessons.
Roots And Wings has been a partner with our school for a few years now. As a staff, we nominate teachers and staff that we consider to go above and beyond for our students and school family. The Roots And Wings team comes to the school to show special appreciation to those educators and highlight the wonderful work they do on our campus. They've been a wonderful addition to our school family and we are so blessed to have their continued support. For our students Roots And Wings offers tutorial programs to enhance academic success.
My wife taught in the Palm Beach School System with a great elementary School for nearly 30 years. Similar to most teachers, her compassion, long hours, and dedication to teaching the next generation were seldom recognized.
A new non-profit recognized what our excellent educators experienced and decided to make a change. "Roots and Wings" was developed and provided recognition to the teachers that make a huge difference in their school and are nominated by their fellow associates as exceptional.
Unannounced a team from Roots and Wings and from the school will barge into the classroom and to the shock of the teacher and her students it is announced; "You have been recognized by your peers to be the most outstanding teacher of the year."
Often with emotional tears, the Teacher is awarded a generous package for her efforts for changing lives and build futures. The most important part is the Plaque to recognize their hard work.
Roots and Wings have provided these awards to most Southern Palm Beach County elementary Schools and have recently implemented a program to improve Reading Skills.
It would be great if more people would help support such an important program developed to embrace our wonderful teachers.
Thank You Roots and Wings for making a difference.
Roots & Wings has been such a huge blessing to Crosspointe Elementary. We were first introduced to them a few years ago and they began celebrating our outstanding teachers. This is something no has ever done. Teachers felt appreciated and more importantly, seen. This year, they have expanded their commitment to our school by having an afterschool tutoring program for those students most in need of reading help. They are truly making a huge difference with so many students and teachers.
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Roots & Wings began to bless our teacher about 3 years ago. Since then, they show up twice a year and surprise some of our staff members. They always bring a smile to the winners faces. The prizes that they present are simply amazing! They are a very caring non-profit that keep on surprising us. We are blessed to be partnered with them!
Roots and Wings continue to be a valuable asset to our school. They have been a tremendous blessing to the community of Delray Beach and many other cities. The willingness to provide tutorial for many students at no charge has been instrumental in narrowing the achievement gap in the area of reading.
Roots and Wings is a great non-profit organization that truly cares for the communities they serve.
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As a beneficiary of R&W, I can speak first-hand about the impact this organization has had on Palm Beach County's underserved youth and their families. We strongly support this nonprofit organization and their commitment to equitable education for all.
Roots and Wings along with Project Uplift have been a valuable asset to our school from providing treats for our staff to funding for tutorials.
CSES wholeheartedly endorses Roots & Wings as a great non-profit.
Roots and Wings is an amazing non-profit that works with local elementary schools to help children in grades two and three succeed in reading. They also recognize teachers who put in extra effort to help students by giving out awards and monetary appreciation to teachers who go the extra mile.
Roots and WIngs is an outstanding nonprofit organization. Each year they recognize several teachers and staff at a number of different schools. They provide the teachers and staff with certificates, gifts cards, small gifts and money. Teachers feel appreciated and special because of the recognition they receive from this amazing organization. Thank you Root And Wings.
Renee Elfe
Principal, Boca Raton Elementary
Roots and Wings is an amazing support to our school. Most schools do not have the funding to provide reading materials to their students. Roots and Wings has provided so many schools with reading rooms and books to help their students have access to rich literature. They also provide incentives to teachers by coming to the school and walking into the classroom to present the award to teachers. Whenever they are on campus it energizes the staff. Roots and wings have really contributed to the positive climate at our school!
Roots and Wings heavily supports Pine Grove Elementary School. Roots and Wings works with our administrative team to provide free tutorial to our students as well as incentives to keep them motivated. In addition, Roots and Wings also recognizes 6 members of our staff each trimester. They work with our surrounding community businesses to provide a bag of goodies and treats to each recipient. Roots and Wings continues to support us year after year and we truly appreciate all of the help they give in recognizing our staff and pushing our students to their personal best.
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Roots and Wings has continued to support our school over the last 6 years that I have been at PG. Each trimester they surprise and celebrate our teachers who go "Above and Beyond". They support our literacy program by purchasing materials and provide funds and incentives for our tutorial program. There are times when you see different organization once at the beginning of the year and may not see or hear from them again. Not Roots and Wings! There support is consistent and ongoing. They not only provide the supports but they also visit to help in monitoring of the programs as well just to visit our students and staff for other reasons. At the end of the year they then celebrate the teachers at a beautiful gala! Very fancy and a lot of fun.
Roots & WIngs has been a vital part of our school's success. Their generosity has helped many children achieve academic success and the confidence they need to get there. Seeing the growth the students make throughout the year is inspiring. We hope to continue this relationship for years to come.
Roots & Wings is providing students with an opportunity to really EXCEL in life. Reading levels have gone down significantly and with the help of Project UpLift - students are achieving higher reading levels.
Roots and wings is such an amazing organization. They really are all about supporting teachers and schools. I was honored with an Above and Beyond Award in my classroom in front of my students. I was humbled by Mr. Coleman's heartwarming words. I was glad that I was able to share the moment with my students. Because of the monetary gift, I was able to purchase supplies for my students to complete a class project. Thank you Roots and Wings!
Dr. S
This nonprofit has gone above & beyond to help our school, staff and students. They have provided teachers with wonderful gifts, encouraged student learning by supporting after school tutorial programs to help struggling students along with amazing gifts! They truly care about students, teachers, & staff and we greatly appreciate everything they do!
Roots and Wings has provided our school with funding for much needed programining to service our underperforming 2nd graders, but more than that, this organization lifts the spirits of our teachers by believing in the them, supporting them and backing up what they need to be successful.
All the members of Roots and Wings commit to the work in the best interest of the kids. They want to do good in the neighborhood. Their efforts, led by Ted Hoskinson, continue to grow and expand.
We are grateful for their hard work and dedication.
Rona Tata
Principal
SD Spady Elementary School
Delray Beach, Florida
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Roots and Wings is the first organization, that I know of, that thanks teachers for going above and beyond in the classroom. Roots and wings also goes above and beyond and helped our school purchase a very expensive Reading Intervention Program. Without their help we couldn't do the good work we do.
Thank you Roots and Wings for your support! Not only do they honor instructional/non-instructional staff with VERY generous donations from local businesses, but they also financially support an after school tutoring program for many schools in Palm Beach County. It definitely takes a village to educate/support our children!! Thank you Roots & Wings!!!!
Roots and Wings is an amazing nonprofit in Delray Beach, FL. I have been a recipient of their generosity through the Above and Beyond Award, a teacher recognition program that they support. The Roots and Wings team arrives at a school unannounced and surprises school faculty and staff with awards such as gift certificates from local businesses, special gifts, and cash. They also support the local schools. They specifically bought staff shirts for the beginning of the year, pay teachers to tutor students before and after school, donate various items for the students at the school and for staff appreciation. We are blessed to have this nonprofit in our community and supporting schools.
Roots and Wings Delray is a awesome non profit in Delray Beach. The committee, board and leaders, "put their money where their mouth is". They give their time and support to the children, teachers and leaders of Palm Beach County. They listen to what we say we need and what the children need and makes it happen. They love spending time with the teachers as well as the students and want to make sure they're making a difference. They are making a difference in the children's lives as well as in the teachers. Roots and Wings is a community non-profit that actually hear our problems and concerns and work to improve them.
Thank You Roots and Wings
Amazing organization that supports teachers and supporting staff in the classrooms. They are support in action.
I was nominated last school year by my colleagues and was awarded by Roots and Wings. It was an honor to be recognized by my fellow coworkers and awarded with a certificate and lots of additional goodies. This was a wonderful surprise and I felt so special. They took professional pictures and showcased myself and my other colleagues that were also nominated on their social media and their website. I will never forget this experience and so grateful to my colleagues and Roots and Wings for making this an unforgettable moment!
Roots and Wings are such an important part of our school! They provide free tutoring to our students and pay for the teachers. This is so important to our title one school and all of our students, especially now! They donate supplies that are much needed for learning to take place. They also provide staff appreciation gifts to the teachers to let them know they are recognized and acknowledged. Roots and Wings provide awards and gift cards to teachers that were nominated by their fellow colleagues. This nonprofit is truly amazing and words cannot thank them enough!!!
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I have been teaching at a title 1 school for 13 years. This nonprofit has brought so much opportunities to our students! Tutorial programs for all grades, field trips, and special treats and recognition to students and school staff! It truly is an amazing organization and we are very lucky to be a part of it!!! Thank you for all you do!! Orchard View thanks you!!!
Kelly Alcaro
I serve as a board member for the School District of PBC. We are so grateful for the support of Roots and Wings to our schools. From teacher recognition to after school tutoring of our students, these are the kind of organizations that help our schools achieve excellence. Thank you Roots and Wings!
Roots and Wings is an incredible organization that supports our school in so many ways. Not only does Roots and Wings support student academic growth, but also provides much needed teacher recognition. Through Project Uplift, Roots and Wings helps to close student gaps in learning for so many children at our school. This past year, as a recipient of the Above and Beyond Award I can say from experience how meaningful this was and how appreciated I felt as a teacher. We love Roots and Wings!
Roots & wings Is a wonderful organization that helps so many children on their reading level.
It also celebrates teachers for their amazing effort.
Thank you Ted for all that you do the the children!
As one of the grant writers for Roots and Wings, I am inspired on a daily basis with stories of children who couldn't read being lifted up by Project UpLift and brought to grade-level reading. This is made possible by the amazing teachers who step to the plate and work with Project UpLift's small groups of struggling readers after school three days a week. Kudos to all of them as well as winners of Roots and Wings' Above and Beyond Awards given to exemplary staff and faculty at schools throughout south Palm Beach County./
Roots and Wings support of our efforts during these past couple of years has been the ‘shot in the arm’ my colleagues and I have needed. Their funding of Project Uplift to help close the gap our students experience has been outstanding . They provide materials as well as student rewards for their academic gains. They recognize the efforts of teachers through their ‘Above and Beyond’ rewards as well as staff appreciation in numerous ways.
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Roots and Wings goes above and beyond to assist young learners in the Delray Beach area schools. At the school at which I work, they support the students in all areas of learning: social, emotional, physical and academic. They are trying to close the gap the exists between students of privaledge and the economically challenged students that attend the Title one school where I teach. They support small group tutorials in after school programs to help achieve learning goals. They sponsor student fundraising activities for special learning cultural events. Roots and Wings recognizes teachers and staff who go beyond their 'duties'. I was one of those fortunate teachers to have been recognized by Roots and Wings for striving to meet the needs of students. This organization doesn't just wait for people to ask for support, they come to schools asking 'What do you need? How can we help?' I have taught in many different schools in many different areas. The support that Roots and Wings gives to the Delray Beach area is unmatched!
I have had the privilege of helping Roots and Wings by writing grants and working with the founder and staff to create marketing materials and correspondence. With a thirty-year background as a leadership fundraiser, I can say that Roots and Wings stands out as a highly committed nonprofit that lives its mission every day. The impact it has on public education in our south Florida region is substantial. The recognition shown to public school teachers and staff through the Above and Beyond Awards has let our educators know they are appreciated through good times and challenging ones. Project UpLift is saving the academic lives of children reading one or two grades below grade level with its intensive after-school tutoring program. This is an organization well worth supporting with a model that could be replicated nationally. I am proud to say I am a part of this outstanding organization. Roots and Wings' mission is crucial and truly worthy of every contribution it receives!
Roots And Wings Inc continues to be a dynamic and essential participant in the promotion of early reading in the local community. Their genuine concern for reading success of our youth is amazing. I am pleased to support and engage in their program.
Roots And Wings has been a presence on our campus for several years now. As a staff we nominate teachers and staff that we consider to go above and beyond for our students and school family. RAW comes in to show special appreciation to those educators and highlight the wonderful and selfless work they do on our campus. They've been a wonderful addition and we are so blessed to have them support our school family.
Roots and Wings has had an amazing impact on the staff and students at my school. As a school administrator with a school population of 94% of the students receiving free lunch, I have seen firsthand the benefits of the grant that Roots and Wings provided to us. With the Project Uplift tutoring program we have seen increases in our students' confidence and enjoyment of reading and an increase in the Reading proficiency of our students. In addition, Roots and Wings has increased our positive school culture by honoring our teachers who have gone "Above and Beyond" their teaching responsibilities and gifting them with gift card donations they have collected from local businesses in our community. The impact of Roots and Wings has been very strong and positive. We are so lucky to have this organization in our community.
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Roots and Wings sponsored the Uplift Tutoring program at the Title I school where I work. Over 90% of our students are at poverty level, 25% have learning disabilities, and approximately 40% speak English as a second language. The Uplift program provided the students with reading tutoring by certified teachers after school three days per week using research-based resources. Roots and Wings also gave the students incentives for attendance, which aided in attaining the positive results we achieved. There is no other program in our area that comes close to Project Uplift. Thank you, Roots and Wings, for your commitment to children's success!
My wife taught in the public school system for nearly forty years. Recognition for her dedication was always a highlight and an inspiration. Roots and Wings take this to another level.
Roots and Wings' surprise award to the classroom teacher is an inspiration. I have been involved with these honor presentations and
see how thrilled the teachers are after receiving the award.
The honor is unexpectant and presented in front of the whole classroom who are cheering with approval.
Roots and Wings makes a difference for each Teacher it touches.
I am honored to be a small part of this non-profit.
The members of Roots and Wing Inc. are a pleasure to work with. Each visit, they come with great enthusiasm and sincere appreciation of the work our teachers do on a daily basis. We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with Roots & Wings as they allow our staff to recognize greatness in their peers. Our teachers and students are always delighted to see us enter their classrooms and show our appreciation! Thank you!
I am a teacher. They honored me a few time for going above and beyond to service students in these difficult times. I really appreciate this organization for recognizing what we do on a daily basis.
I have taught students with ASD for 17 years in PBC. There were many days I would come home beyond exhausted. Receiving the "Above and Beyond" recognition presented by Roots and Wings definitely made me feel honored and more inspired to continue to do what I do despite the really difficult days. Thank you so much Roots and Wings!!
Roots and Wings is an awesome non-profit. This organization goes over and beyond in supporting teachers in Palm Beach County. Roots and Wings supports teachers by encouraging them continue servicing and imparting into students lives in a positive way. They reward teachers monetary and with gift cards for all their hard work and efforts.
As a long time supporter of education in Delray Beach i am honored to support this great nonprofit. The Above & Beyond awards when presented to teachers is such a joy seeing the gratitude from the teachers and even better the excitement in the kids seeing their teacher being honored. And Project Uplift providing the reading help to those students that require it should be done in every school around the country. Keep up the great work guys, i will continuer to be there to support you.
We started working with Roots & Wings about three years ago. They have been a great business partner and their cause is amazing. I've been fortunate enough to see their impact first hand and it is truly special. Everyone that is touched by Roots & Wings will never forget their experience. I couldn't be happier to be associated with such a great organization! Hats off to Ted & the whole team!!
It was a joyous experience working with the Roots and Wings book project. It actually gives young people the chance to see a place in the world for themselves that is positive—- and possible.
I was nominated this past school year by my colleagues to be recognized by Roots and Wings for my work with students. It was such a special experience. I think it is easy for teachers to feel like all of their hard work and dedication goes unnoticed. Roots and Wings definitely made me feel seen and appreciated. This is such a wonderful way to thank teachers for all that they do!
While teaching math to a group of fifth graders, the team from Roots and Wings, along with administrators at my school, entered the classroom - I was so surprised because they came to award me! I was always part of the team that delivered the award, now I was the recipient. What an honor! I think what made that moment so special was the reaction from the students. They were truly happy for me and I think they had a sense of pride. Roots and Wings is truly committed to the educators in our community and I'm grateful for their generosity and dedication to our teachers.
I am a teacher at a Title 1 School. Being a teacher has its challenges. This past school year, Roots and Wings showed up to my classroom with my administration. I was absolutely shocked. It was an absolute honor to be chosen for this Roots and Wings award from my peers. This was by far the highest form of recognition I have received in all my years of teaching. I appreciate all of the volunteers at this organization and I am looking forward to nominating a peer teacher in the near future. Thank you Roots and WIngs for making this award possible.
Being a teacher in a Title One School is full of challenges. Roots and Wings definitely found a way to enlighten those challenges. Receiving the "Above and Beyond" award this year touched my heart in a way that brought me to tears. Teachers being recognized for their hard work and tireless hours in and outside schools is always rewarding and fills you with eagerness and energy to continue helping students to reach their maximum potential.
Thank you, Roots and Wings.
Yazmin Frydman. Orchard View Elementary School
Receiving the Above and Beyond Award from Roots and Wings was such an honor and truly the highlight of this school year for me. This organization does such a wonderful job honoring educators that work tirelessly supporting their students. I felt so touched and appreciated to be nominated by my fellow peers and our administration team. Receiving this award was something I did not expect, but now is something I will never forget. Thank you Roots and Wings for everything you do for teachers and staff!
Gillian DaSilva – Coral Sunset Elementary
I have had the pleasure of partnering with Roots and Wings Inc. for over three years. Ted is such an amazing and giving person. When we were painting Village Academy, he partnered with us to power wash the school so that the students came back to a freshly painted and clean environment. Roots and Wings has also honored myself and many other teachers and schools in the community with the Above and Beyond Award. This is an amazing organization that truly embodies service, community, and giving back!
Roots and Wings Inc is an AMAZING nonprofit! I've been an ESE teacher for 16 years. I currently teach at a title one school, Pine Grove Elementary School, in Delray Beach. I've had some very difficult years teaching ASD students. There have been days I went home feeling like a truck hit me. Two years ago when Roots and Wings entered my classroom it was a moment I will never forget. The most rewarding thing was the recognition I got. Yes, the gift cards and the money came in very handy, but it was the love I felt from the community that made it so special. I was recognized again this past Fall. My classroom was very difficult and full of many challenges! Once again, it truly was a feeling I will never forget to have community members along with my administration come into my classroom and receive both recognition and validation . Thank you for ALL YOU DO Roots and WIngs!!!!
I was introduced to Roots and Wings 3 years ago when I first moved to a Delray School. They surprised me with a beautiful gift and cash around the holidays! I had worked in Title 1 schools for 5 years before moving to a Delray school, and had never felt that much appreciation! The fact that strangers value the effort, commitment and struggles for the teachers in Title 1 schools is so needed. All good teachers go above and beyond, and don’t require accolades, but when they are given it sure makes the journey much sweeter! Thanks to Ted and all the amazing members of Roots and Wings, we love you guys and all you do!!
JLP
Roots and Wings is an amazing organization. They surprised me with their Above and Beyond award. It is such a great feeling to be awarded for your hard work. I am also a part of their Project Uplift. It is wonderful to be part of this after school program that is made possible because of Roots and Wings. Thank you, Roots and Wings!!!!!
Roots and Wings recognizes the systemic gaps and inequities in our educational system that teachers strive to fix each year. They are willing to support Title I schools with children who need more opportunities to learn. This takes money, it takes passion, and it takes recognition for the teachers and students who work hard. Roots and Wings is the FULL package that delivers all of this. THANK YOU!
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Roots and Wings is an amazing additional resource for kids who need that extra bit of support after the regular school day. One of their programs is "UPLIFT" this is a after school reading program to help students actually read on GRADE LEVEL by the end of 3rd GRADE! Our students have so many gaps, that they need this additional time. That takes money, and teachers, and extra reading resources, and love and support. Roots and Wings does not only give money, they give their personal time to come and meet the students and tell them how great they are doing as per the data they show us as the year moves on. Perfection! I can only hope we have the UPLIFT program forever, because there will always be students that need this extra support.
We are always looking for ways to let our teachers know that they are amazing and go far and above teaching at a Title 1 school. The challenges they face every day are much harder than in any other school setting, yet these teachers choose to remain and work with our students when the salary for easier teaching assignments is exactly the same. Roots and Wings gives us an added bonus to our hardest working teachers. The prizes they provide are great, but its Ted's enthusiasm and the amazing production that they put on in giving the awards in front of the students that really makes it special. We really are hoping to have Roots and Wings as a partner in education as well, when we start an after school tutorial phonics reading program in the near future. Roots and Wings has given an outside the box partnership that really serves an important purpose for our school.
Roots and Wing is filled with angels! I have been blessed to be apart of the start of the Uplift program at my school which has given our students access to extra support starting in 2nd grade and couldn’t be more proud to be with the program. Also, the Above and Beyond awards are always a blessing in disguise! It’s always sweet and surprising to see how much they have gone out of their way to make sure teachers are acknowledged for their hard work! Thank you Roots and Wings for being build not only our students lives but ours as well!
Roots and Wings has helped to increase our teacher morale with their generous teacher and staff recognition program. They have also assisted with student achievement through their generous donation toward our after-school tutorial program.
Roots and Wings is an amazing organization that recognizes staff and teachers at their own school. It is an honor to be a recipient of such a wonderful award. To be recognized by your fellow teachers and staff is amazing. The time they take to obtain the different "gifts" presented to us and to actually come and surprise us with the flowers, monetary award, restaurant coupons and many more items is a true dedication to what they believe in. I was truly surprised
This fantastic organization surprised me with gifts for going above and beyond in the classroom. It was great to be recognized for all the hard work that I do.
Roots and Wings came to my school site and recognized me for going above and beyond. I am so grateful for their generous donations. Their staff was extremely personable and truly went overboard to make everyone who was chosen feel special. This was a pleasant surprise. What a great way to make someone's day along with continuing the love with all of the goodies.