The Education Equalizer Foundation is proud to present a virtual workshop featuring Nikeycia Hadley, a scholar who earned 1.7 million in scholarships from completing the Common Black College application and applying to several scholarships after being accepted into multiple colleges. “I am from Memphis, TN, and during my senior year of high school, I applied to multiple scholarships totaling over a million dollars. I want to share how I did it with you.”
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EEF and AIM Scholarship Working Session
The Education Equalizer Foundation and Aces and Motion have partnered to host a “Scholarship and Pizza” party to assist college-going seniors with completing their scholarship applications.
Nasseeka Denis, College Advisor, wants to help your high school senior pay for college on ‘College Talk’
Nasseeka Denis is the Post-Secondary Coordinator at Aces In Motion. In her role, she focuses on strengthening positive outcomes for AIM alumni. Nasseeka also works as an Independent College Advisor, assisting students and families in understanding the college application process, searching for scholarships, and transitioning from two to four-year institutions.
EEF is accepting nominations for EEF Educator of the Year and EEF Non-Profit Leader of the Year Awards
The Education Equalizer Foundation is honored to host its inaugural Million Dollar Scholar Bruch in partnership with Greater Bethel AME Church and Integrity Orchid Consulting to celebrate the achievements of The Education Equalizer Foundation scholars, education leaders, and non-profit leaders!
CEO Patrice Crooms, PC Virtual Tutoring and Educational Solutions, discuss learning strategies, confidence, and empowerment of students on ‘College Talk’
Patrice Crooms has been an educator for over 12 years with various school districts in the sunshine state of Florida. She has had the opportunity to impact student achievement across the country via her online tutoring services. At 8 years of age, while in the 2nd grade, she started tutoring kindergarten and 1st grade students in reading and math in Jacksonville, Florida, but never thought in a million years that she was developing skills and expertise to pursue her calling. “Well it is over 25 years later, and I am still here and loving every minute of it,” said Patrice.
Powerhouse Leaders Jason Hurst and Dani Tan join the EEF team
Powerhouse Leaders Jason Hurst and Dani Tan join the EEF team. Mr. Hurst will serve as Co-Producer for College Talk Radio and Ms. Tan will serve as Program Director for gap-year students.
Dr. Tarcha Rentz, Education Entrepreneur, says its time to celebrate the grace, culture, and civic involvement of our young people on ‘College Talk’
Dr. Tarcha Rentz is an educator, speaker, educational consultant, and entrepreneur. She began teaching at Ft. Clarke Middle School in Gainesville, Florida in 1996 until 2001 when she began doctoral studies in special education at the University of Florida. There she worked as a graduate assistant in East Alachua County schools studying reading disabilities and teacher preparation. From that experience and a breast cancer diagnosis, Tarcha’s focus shifted to African American teachers’ perceptions of special education referral and the importance of mentoring black students in higher education.
Become an Education Equalizer Volunteer
GAINESVILLE, FL. (EEF News) – The Education Equalizer Foundation is seeking to recruit more volunteers to serve the organization’s needs. Interested persons should complete the volunteer form below for more information. “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey. Note to Volunteers: Our Education Equalizer volunteers are criticalContinue reading “Become an Education Equalizer Volunteer”
Chanae Jackson, EEF Board Member, earns 2023 MLK Hall of Fame Award
Chanae Jackson, Education Equalizer Board Member has earned the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Hall of Fame Award for her unselfish commitment to education, healthcare, racial and social injustice in Gainesville/Alachua County. Please join us in celebrating Ms. Jackson for the work she does in our community and for The Education Equalizer Foundation.
Principal Curtis Peterson, Caring and Sharing Learning School, says strong family engagement is a critical part of student success on ‘College Talk’
Curtis Peterson assumed his current position as Principal at the Caring and Sharing School in Gainesville, Florida in 2008. While serving in the DeKalb County School System in Georgia as a successful school administrator, he was recruited by the Caring and Sharing School board to return to his hometown of Gainesville, Florida. In doing so, he was hired by the board and tasked to take the school to higher levels by expanding buildings, decreasing classroom sizes, and improving academic skills and student performance.