OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote quality public education and student success at TPS through supplemental funding for programs, academic initiatives and scholarships.
Our mission in action:
Scholarships: Our scholarship application process is open to all TPS High School graduates entering college or a career tech apprentice program.
Creative Impact Grants: Grants in the amount of $500-$2,500 available through application for teachers. Designed to enable teachers to bring innovative and exciting ideas, techniques and resources into the classroom.
The Bridge Fund: dedicated reserve allocated to supporting deserving students in TPS advocating the opportunity to participate in all school aspects, such as academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, special projects and other various events.
Strategic Initiatives
- Career Tech – Workforce Development
- Career Tech – Leadership Development
- Career Tech – STEMM
- Career Tech – Early Childhood Education
- Career Tech – Workforce Development
- Career Tech – Athletics
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daniel Brown-Martinez, Waite High School, ’99
Battalion Chief, Toledo Fire Department
Kevin Dalton
President, Toledo Federation of Teachers
Dr. Romules Durant, Waite High School, ’94
CEO/Superintendent TPS
Ex Officio Member
Theresa Gabriel, Scott High School, ‘55
Dennis Hopson, Bowsher High School, ‘83
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Lourdes University
Geoff Hunter
President, Palmer Conservation Consulting
Matt Mishler
Account Executive, The Baz Group
Emily Morrison, Start High School, ‘98
Attorney, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Adam Motycka, Esq.
Attorney, University of Toledo
Marcio Sandri
President, Composites at Owens Corning
Christine Sweeney
Executive Director, Art Tatum Zone
David Theiss, CPA, CFP Bowsher High School, ’87 Wealth Management & Tax Advisor, Croak Capital
Christine Varwig, Bowsher High School, ‘86
Member, TPS Board of Education
Not pictured:
Emilio Rodriguez
Waite High School, ‘91