Meet the Teacher: Sarah Nick

We are pleased to introduce you to one of our after school teachers, Ms. Nick!



She is also the recipient of the Golden Apple, a prestigious award given to six of the best teachers in Collier County.

If you haven't met her already, please stop by and introduce yourself!

Golden Apple teacher: Sarah Nick

Where and what she teaches: Third grade at Golden Gate Elementary School

How long has she been a teacher: 3 years, all at Golden Gate Elementary School

What the Golden Apple means to her: “I am so thankful that this moment happened because it lets everyone know that Golden Gate Elementary School students are the best students in the state. There is a gift that is occurring here. It’s nice that people will see how truly exceptional our students are.”

May - The moms, dads, children, and staff we love!

We value every single person that passes through our doors at Grace Place, and we would like to recognize those of you who have shown significant growth during the month of May!

Grace Place in the Naples News

We're delighted to announce our new partnership with Collier County!

By Noelle Matthews

Matthews.Noelle@yahoo.com

615-406-3674

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2013

      Likes Lead to Literacy  

Grace Place and Collier County Have Teamed Up to Help Naples Youth

                                 

Naples, FL (May 21, 2013) – Grace Place and Collier County have just announced plans to implement their new “Likes for Literacy” program in  Naples, Florida. The program will utilize Facebook to further their educational mission to youths in the area.

Collier County has agreed to volunteer 15 minutes of staff time for every “like” Grace Place receives on Facebook during the month of June.  “It’s incredible,” says Barbara Evans, Grace Place’s Director of Development, “I cannot express how grateful I am to Collier County and those who are helping us. We have taught life skills to over 800 children and their families and now, with Collier County on board, we believe that number will only continue to grow.” Collier County has agreed to give staff one week of paid leave from June 2013-June 2014 to fulfill their agreement with Grace Place.

Both Grace Place and Collier County encourage the community to get involved. Mayor John Sorey has set the precedent by promising to be the first like during the month of June. “Children are leaders of the future, but they need the proper tools in order to be successful. Grace Place has proven that they are successful in this endeavor, and I encourage Naples Residents to show their support by liking them on Facebook.

Grace Place is a faith-based, nonprofit neighborhood educational center teaching literacy, language and life skills to at-risk children and impoverished families in Golden Gate city. For more information, please contact the Director of Development, Barbara Evans, at 239-455-2707. Please visit and like the Grace Place Facebook at www.facebook.com/GracePlaceNaples.

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