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"EFEC es un líder increíblemente eficaz e innovador en el panorama educativo de Colorado. Colorado tiene los salarios de docentes menos competitivos del país. Para abordar este problema se requiere divulgación, acción y defensa tanto a nivel estatal como local. Por eso, las organizaciones que apoyan a nuestras escuelas y a nuestros niños deberían tener en cuenta al equipo de EFEC y sus extraordinarios esfuerzos en el condado de Eagle. EFEC es el modelo de referencia para este trabajo fundamental".

- Lisa Weil,
Gran educación en Colorado

Our Mission

La Fundación Educativa del Condado de Eagle se compromete a apoyar la educación pública y el crecimiento intelectual y emocional de los estudiantes, centrándose específicamente en el enriquecimiento escolar, los servicios de apoyo a la salud mental y los esfuerzos para retener a los mejores docentes. La principal prioridad de la Fundación Educativa del Condado de Eagle es mantener una excelente experiencia de aprendizaje para los estudiantes mediante el apoyo a los maestros y las escuelas del Condado de Eagle.

Upcoming Events

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Oct 1 - Apr 30

Apple Awards

Our monthly program October - May recognizes one staff member throughout the Eagle County School District who has gone above and beyond to positively impact students and rewards them with a $500 prize. Learn More.

Ongoing

Play Like Lily

In loving memory of Lily Sage DeMuth, we honor her passion, kindness, and love of sports with the Play Like Lily Fund.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Evening of Stars

Evening of Stars is a district-wide, year-end celebration recognizing educators, support staff, volunteers, and district staff.

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Calling ALL ECSD STAFF, a.k.a. SUPERSTARS✨— You’ve inspired, led, problem-solved, cheered, supported, and taught your hearts out this year—and now it’s your turn to be recognized and celebrated. EVENING OF STARS is back, and it’s our way of saying: “You crushed it this year. Now let’s party!”

Join us for Evening of Stars, our beloved year-end event honoring YOU, the incredible staff of @eagle.schools. This is our version of a standing ovation—complete with food, drinks, live music (with the amazing @the.evolution.live), spontaneous dancing, heartfelt recognition of your tireless dedication, special recognition to retirees, raffle & prize drawings (All ECSD Staff are eligible to win), E•ƒ(ec) Scholarship Awards announced, retro-chic photos with @behappyphotobus_vail, and loads of well-deserved fun!!!

EVENING OF STARS is for ALL ECSD STAFF
Thursday, June 5th from 5:30 - 9 pm
Lundgren Amphitheater in Gypsum, 789 Valley Creek Road, Gypsum, Colorado

Round up your school besties (ALL ECSD STAFF and their families) and RSVP at efec.org/evening-of-stars, and let’s end the year with the kind of celebration that deserves extra credit.

Turtle bus transportation will be available.

Want to help us celebrate ECSD Staff? Donate or Volunteer to help at the event!
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And a MIGHTY THANK YOU to our generous sponsors, for making this event happen!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, @holycrossenergy, Todd Snidow (RBC Capital Markets), @youthpower365, @turtlebuscolorado, @xerox

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🍏 Wrapping up last week’s whirlwind of surprise celebrations, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on our final E•f(ec)tive Apple Award winner during Teacher Appreciation Week—Jonathan Balocca, Social Studies Teacher at Gypsum Creek Middle School! His recognition may be the last of the week, but it’s certainly not the least—this honor comes with a whole lot of appreciation and applause.

Mr. Balocca brings energy and insight to every lesson, making history feel personal, powerful, and relevant. His students walk away not just knowing the facts, but understanding the world—and their place in it—thanks to his thoughtful and inspiring teaching.

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 The E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards are still popping up like glitter in an art room—and today’s spotlight lands on the one and only Ally Passannante, Art Teacher at Eagle Valley Middle School! She was one of last week’s surprise honorees, and we’re still trying to peel the smiles off our faces.

Ally brings color, curiosity, and confidence into her classroom every day. Through her passion for the arts, she inspires students to express themselves, take creative risks, and find their unique voice. Her classroom is a space where imagination thrives—and Eagle Valley Middle School is all the brighter because of her.

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 The E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards keep rolling out, and today we’re thrilled to shine a light on Lauren Powell, 1st Grade Teacher at Eagle Valley Elementary School! Lauren was one of last week’s surprise honorees, and we’re still beaming from the joy of celebrating her!

Lauren brings warmth, creativity, and a deep sense of care to her classroom every single day. Her students thrive under her patient guidance, and her positive energy makes EVES a brighter place for everyone. Thank you, Lauren, for nurturing young minds and hearts with such dedication!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 As we continue to showcase last week’s surprise E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards that we gave out to some truly exceptional educators, we turn our spotlight to the extraordinary Julieta Cavallo, Reading Interventionist at Edwards Elementary School! We applaud Julieta for being honored with this well-deserved award last week!

Julieta is a guiding light for young readers, helping students build confidence and unlock the joy of reading. With compassion, insight, and a deep commitment to literacy, she ensures every child she works with feels seen, supported, and capable. Congratulations, Julieta—you’re truly changing lives one page at a time!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in true EFEC style—with surprise Apple Awards and heartfelt shoutouts to Eagle County’s incredible educators and staff! A big round of applause to Alicia Jones, English Teacher at Battle Mountain High School, who was honored with a well-earned E•f(ec)tive Apple Award!

Alicia’s classroom is a space where words come to life and students find their voices. With passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to her students’ success, she turns literature into something meaningful and empowering—one story, one sentence, one student at a time.

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week the best way we know how—by handing out E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards to some of Eagle County’s finest! Huge congratulations to Jodie Metz, 5th Grade Teacher at Brush Creek Elementary School, who was surprised with an Apple Award (and a whole lot of love!) this morning!

Jodie brings energy, empathy, and excellence into her classroom every single day. Her students thrive under her guidance, thanks to her creative lessons, patient leadership, and her magical ability to make learning both rigorous and fun. Jodie’s impact runs deep and wide—and it shows in every smiling face in her classroom.

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏Another day, another Apple Award—and this one’s ripened just in time for Rachel Cooperrider, Science Teacher at Berry Creek Middle School! Congratulations!!!

Rachel’s passion for science is positively charged—she lights up her classroom like a Bunsen burner and goes above and beyond to help her students react with curiosity and excitement. We are so proud of you, Rachel, and thankful for all you do!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏Teachers don’t just teach—they inspire, support, and believe in every student. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re proud to recognize their incredible work with our daily E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards.

A standing ovation for Patrick Sheehy, Music Teacher at Eagle Valley High School, and one of this week’s Apple Award honorees! Patrick doesn’t just teach music—he builds confidence, passion, and harmony in every student he works with. Thank you, Mr. Sheehy, for filling EVHS and our Vail Valley community with the joy of music every day.

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from your friends at EFEC—showering educators with the gratitude (and apples and yard signs) they deserve!

Big congrats to Sean Roley, Language Arts Teacher at Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy, for being one of this week’s Apple Award honorees! Sean brings passion, purpose, and positivity into the classroom, raising the bar for excellence and making a lasting impact on his students. Help us celebrate Sean and his incredible commitment to Eagle County education!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program! The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏Our E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards are dropping daily this week in honor of ECSD educators and staff who are truly the pick of the bunch!

Congratulations to the wonderful Jordan Thompson, teacher at Eagle County Charter Academy, for being honored with one of our Apple Awards this week! We are so proud of you! Jordan’s passion, talent, and dedication ignite the classroom, inspiring her students daily. Let’s all give Jordan a big round of applause for this well-deserved honor!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating with E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards that recognize amazing educators and staff who go above and beyond to positively impact students and reward them with a $500 prize!

Congratulations to Dan Kearney, 4th Grade Teacher at Avon Elementary School, for receiving one of our Apple Awards this week! Dan brings enthusiasm and heart to his classroom, showing that we are better together! We are so proud of Dan and excited to honor him with this award! Bravo!!!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re shining a light on the educators who change lives one student at a time. Our E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards are a small way to say thank you for their enormous impact.

Congratulations to George Robbins, Third Grade Teacher at Red Hill Elementary School, for being our third Apple Award honoree this week! Mrs. Robbins is an amazing and brilliant educator who deeply cares about everyone around her and has created the most amazing classroom. Her compassion and dedication to her students and education shine brightly in her classroom, making a positive impact that makes our world a little brighter! We were so delighted to give you this award today!!!

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week—and we’re serving up some serious gratitude! Stay tuned as we celebrate incredible educators with our E•f(ec)tive Apple Awards all week long!

Congratulations to Asia Oleszczak, Social Emotional Teacher at Red Sandstone Elementary, for being our second Apple Award honoree this week! Asia brings heart, compassion, and exceptional skill to her work, helping students grow emotionally and thrive every day. Let’s give her a big round of applause for this well-deserved recognition!

"I was so surprised yesterday that I'm not sure I fully expressed my gratitude! Thank you again for the Apple Award—I was truly touched, and reading those nominations meant so much to me.

Thank you for all that you and EFEC do. You truly make ECSD educators feel appreciated and valued. I really admire your enthusiasm and commitment!" - Asia

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re giving out a lot of Apples to teachers this week! …E•f(ec)tive APPLE Awards, that is!

Congratulations to Diego Gomez, Foreign Language Teacher at Homestake Peak School, for being our first honored recipient of our Apple Awards this week! Diego goes above and beyond in the classroom, and we are thrilled to grant him this recognition and award.

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all our beloved @eagle.schools teachers and staff!!! We are so thankful to each and every one of you for all you do to support our children and community!

Find these signs of gratitude outside of Red Hill Elementary School and Gypsum Elementary today!

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Join us in a huge round of applause and congratulations to Eagle Valley High School social studies teacher Danelle Rivera on earning her PhD in Performance Psychology!!! Bravo, Danelle! Danelle was one of our E•ƒ(ec) Scholarship Award winners last year, and we couldn't be more proud of her!

“Dear EFEC Team, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering financial and moral support over the past five years. Thanks to your incredible scholarship program, I was able to achieve a lifelong dream—earning my PhD in Performance Psychology.

Your investment in educators like me goes far beyond financial assistance; it provides encouragement, belief, and a tangible reminder that we are supported by a community that values lifelong learning and professional growth. Organizations like EFEC are truly invaluable to the continued development of teachers in the Eagle County School District.

Thank you again for helping make this milestone possible. I am honored to be a recipient of your support and proud to continue serving our students with the knowledge and passion this degree has helped me deepen.” - Danelle

Thank you to our E•ƒ(ec) Scholarship Awards sponsors, @vailmtn @beavercreek and The Zimmel Family Foundation, for their generous support of our education grants. You make our work possible!

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Attention ALL @eagle.schools staff! RSVP and mark your calendars for EFEC's EVENING OF STARS year-end party shining brightly on Thursday, June 5th, from 5:30 - 9:30 at the Lundgren Amphitheater in Gypsum. Your families are welcome!

Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.efec.org/evening-of-stars

Enjoy the year-end celebration, retiree recognition, raffle and prize drawings, EFEC Scholarship Award announcements, free food, drinks, music, and fun!!!

Thank you, sponsors, for making this event happen!

The Zimmel Family Foundation, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, @holycrossenergy, Todd Snidow (RBC Capital Markets), @youthpower365, @turtlebuscolorado, @xerox

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🍏 In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, EFEC will be handing out an Apple Award a day next week—and we need YOUR nominations!

👏 Know someone who goes above and beyond for their @eagle.schools students and school community? Nominate them today and help us celebrate their impact in a BIG way!

Visit https://www.efec.org/apple-award to make your nomination TODAY!

Each day next week, the winning nominee will be awarded $500 thanks to our sponsors: @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops. Thank you, sponsors!

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E•ƒ(ec) Scholarship Applications Are Now Open!

E•ƒ(ec)'s Scholarship Awards are available to all Eagle County School District staff members, regardless of position or department who wish to continue their education including conferences, continuing education units, workshops, licensure, language learning opportunities, certifications, and seminars.

Recipients must commit to three years of employment with Eagle County School District after completing their studies.

You will need to provide a resume, along with an essay. All materials must be received through this application by Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:00 pm.

To learn more and apply, visit www.efec.org/scholarship-awards

This is a competitive process, and we are committed to distributing funds thoughtfully so you can pursue your dreams. Awards will be announced Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.

SAVE THE DATE FOR EVENING OF STARS - ECSD ALL STAFF CELEBRATION!

Thursday, June 5th | 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Lundgren Amphitheater in Gypsum

For more information and to RSVP for FREE TICKETS
visit www.efec.org/evening-of-stars

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Congratulations to Celeste Landy, exceptional Music Teacher at Battle Mountain High School, and the BMHS Drumline for being honored with a surprise $1,000 E•ƒ(ec) Classroom Grant!

The BMHS Drumline recently showed off their chops at Project Funway 2025! Celeste and her talented battery really do march to the beat of their own drums!!!

To learn more about E•ƒ(ec) Classroom Grants visit: efec.org/classroom-grants

To see more Project Funway Photos, visit ProjectFunway.org

A special thank you to our sponsors who have helped make so many of our classroom grants possible! @vailmtn, @beavercreek, @vailhealth, The Zimmel Family Foundation
Collett Enterprises, Inc., @tdfcommunity, @xerox

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🍏Drum roll, please! It is music to our ears to be able to present our March E•f(ec)tive Apple Award to Celeste Landy, the exceptional Music Teacher at Battle Mountain High School! You rock, Celeste!

Celeste brings her passion and incredible musical talent to Battle Mountain High School, lighting a spark and a love for music in every student she teaches. Join us in giving her a standing ovation for this well-earned recognition! 👏

Thank you, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏Yay! Let’s hear it for Allison Weibel, Eagle Valley High School’s amazing Foreign Language Teacher and the February recipient of the Education Foundation of Eagle County’s E•f(ec)tive Apple Award!

Allison brings energy, heart, and high expectations into every class—and her students thrive because of it. We’re honored to recognize her outstanding contributions to education and her lasting impact on the EVHS community.

Thank You, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 Congratulations, Martha Carlos, the extraordinary Special Education Teacher at Eagle Valley Elementary School, for being honored with a January E•f(ec)tive Apple Award!

Martha exudes amazing talent, kindness, and patience towards her students and class. Let’s celebrate this exceptional educator and the lasting impact she makes in and out of the classroom!

Thank You, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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🍏 Hats off to Pablo Lozano Rosero, the amazing Foreign Language Teacher at Brush Creek Elementary, for being honored with an EFEC January Apple Award!

Pablo brings energy, heart, and a love of language to every lesson—igniting curiosity and connection in his students every day. Join us in celebrating this outstanding educator whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom!

Thank You, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

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Congratulations to Project Funway 2025's young designers and models, Skadi Hovey, Sloane Elliott, and Cora Elliott (all age 8), for placing 3rd in the Youth Category with their SKY YA LATER fashion crafted using ski skins, Colorado Avalanche playoff pom poms, and ribbons! To see all the winners and show photos, visit ProjectFunway.org!

We couldn't do this event without our amazing supporters! THANK YOU EVERYONE who made this event a great success!

CORPORATE: Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

TITLE SPONSORS: WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning)

KEY PARTNERS: Gina Browning & Joe Illick, @thebuccaneerstcroix,Elizabeth Armstrong & Robert Halk, The Elliott Family, @kscopecolorado, @redmaplecatering, and @xerox

JUDGES: @mondoguerra, @debra_vallentyne, Elaine Kelton, Elizabeth Armstrong, @rebecahanrahan & Will Cook

UNDERWRITERS & FUNDRAISING MATCH: Amy & Steve Coyer, Jane & Reed Eberly, Merv Lapin, and Jorge Rojas

BEVERAGE SPONSORS: @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Sazerac, @eagleriverbrewingco, and @vailmtncoffee

VELVET SPONSORS: @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,@resortsbluwater, @colemancustomhomes, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, @eagle.schools, Fire Team Security, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Hope & David Hirsch, Elaine & Art Kelton, @jacobsinteriorsvibe, Pam & Dan Pennington, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz, Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Christopher Ronzello, @vailhealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, and the Weissman-Whitecotton Family

And to all our other sponsors!!! Please visit projectfunway.org for a complete list of our sponsors and silent auction donors and to view photos and our winners!

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Congratulations to Parker Chard, Owen Heinz, and Campbell McGalliard for placing 3rd in Project Funway 2025's teen category with their FLIP MANIA design!

To see all the winners and show photos, visit ProjectFunway.org!

We couldn't do this event without our amazing supporters! THANK YOU EVERYONE who made this event a great success!

CORPORATE: Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

TITLE SPONSORS: WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning)

KEY PARTNERS: Gina Browning & Joe Illick, @thebuccaneerstcroix,Elizabeth Armstrong & Robert Halk, The Elliott Family, @kscopecolorado, @redmaplecatering, and @xerox

JUDGES: @mondoguerra, @debra_vallentyne, Elaine Kelton, Elizabeth Armstrong, @rebecahanrahan & Will Cook

UNDERWRITERS & FUNDRAISING MATCH: Amy & Steve Coyer, Jane & Reed Eberly, Merv Lapin, and Jorge Rojas

BEVERAGE SPONSORS: @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Sazerac, @eagleriverbrewingco, and @vailmtncoffee

VELVET SPONSORS: @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,@resortsbluwater, @colemancustomhomes, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, @eagle.schools, Fire Team Security, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Hope & David Hirsch, Elaine & Art Kelton, @jacobsinteriorsvibe, Pam & Dan Pennington, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz, Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Christopher Ronzello, @vailhealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, and the Weissman-Whitecotton Family

And to all our other sponsors!!! Please visit projectfunway.org for a complete list of our sponsors and silent auction donors and to view photos and our winners!

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

It's easy to ALWAYS SHINE NO MATTER WHAT when you create a dazzling dress from the scouring power of steel wool and loofah! CONGRATULATIONS to Adriana Gonzales for her 3rd Place winning dress in the Project Funway 2025 adult category! She makes cleaning power fashionable!

To see all the winners and show photos, visit ProjectFunway.org!

We couldn't do this event without our amazing supporters! THANK YOU EVERYONE who made this event a great success!
CORPORATE: Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

TITLE SPONSORS: WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning)

KEY PARTNERS: Gina Browning & Joe Illick, @thebuccaneerstcroix,Elizabeth Armstrong & Robert Halk, The Elliott Family, @kscopecolorado, @redmaplecatering, and @xerox

JUDGES: @mondoguerra, @debra_vallentyne, Elaine Kelton, Elizabeth Armstrong, @rebecahanrahan & Will Cook

UNDERWRITERS & FUNDRAISING MATCH: Amy & Steve Coyer, Jane & Reed Eberly, Merv Lapin, and Jorge Rojas

BEVERAGE SPONSORS: @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Sazerac, @eagleriverbrewingco, and @vailmtncoffee

VELVET SPONSORS: @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,@resortsbluwater, @colemancustomhomes, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, @eagle.schools, Fire Team Security, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Hope & David Hirsch, Elaine & Art Kelton, @jacobsinteriorsvibe, Pam & Dan Pennington, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz, Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Christopher Ronzello, @vailhealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, and the Weissman-Whitecotton Family

And to all our other sponsors!!! Please visit projectfunway.org for a complete list of our sponsors and silent auction donors and to view photos and our winners!

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

🍏Congratulations to Nicholas Brummer, Eagle Valley Middle School’s phenomenal Language Arts teacher, for being named December’s second E•f(ec)tive Apple Award winner!

We’re so proud of you, Nicholas! Your passion, talent, and dedication light up the classroom and inspire your students every day. Let’s all give him a big round of applause for this well-deserved honor! 👏

Thank You, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

EFEC - Be Part of the Solution | efec.org
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Here's the Adult Winners & Best in Show (chosen by Celebrity Judge @mondoguerra) from Project Funway 2025! ✨😍 Thank you to all who particpated this year, we couldn't believe some of the creative materials and designs this year. Here are what the designs are made of (I bet you'd never be able to guess!)
1st Place
"Rise Up"
Designers: Brielle Killip & Christopher Geissinger
Model: Kate Bordeaux
Materials: Paper folded, formed, attached and glued together

2nd Place
"Culinary Couture"
Designer: Viviana Marquez
Model: Maria Martinez
Materials: Dried chiles, onion skins, black screen

3rd Place
"Always Shine, No Matter What"
Designer & Model: Adriana Gonzalez
Materials: Steel wool and loofah

Best in Show
"The Year of the Snake"
Designers: Carly Wick & Katie Shepard
Model: Carly Wick
Materials: upcycled materials from the job at Vail Valley Surgery Center including plastic bins and tourniquets tape

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🎥 Watch the story unfold! There many more stories to uncover on our Youtube channel! Link in bio.

Never Too Much Fun is right! Congrats to Ximena Cruz as she lit up the Project Funway 2025 Dobson Arena stage with her amazing 2nd place (youth) design, masterfully crafted with bottle caps, Swiffer dusters, spray paint, powder paint, and Tyvek. Bravo! She cleaned the floor with the Swiffer design!

To see all the winners and show photos, visit ProjectFunway.org!

We couldn't do this event without our amazing supporters! THANK YOU EVERYONE who made this event a great success!
CORPORATE: Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

TITLE SPONSORS: WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning)

KEY PARTNERS: Gina Browning & Joe Illick, @thebuccaneerstcroix,Elizabeth Armstrong & Robert Halk, The Elliott Family, @kscopecolorado, @redmaplecatering, and @xerox

JUDGES: @mondoguerra, @debra_vallentyne, Elaine Kelton, Elizabeth Armstrong, @rebecahanrahan & Will Cook

UNDERWRITERS & FUNDRAISING MATCH: Amy & Steve Coyer, Jane & Reed Eberly, Merv Lapin, and Jorge Rojas

BEVERAGE SPONSORS: @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Sazerac, @eagleriverbrewingco, and @vailmtncoffee

VELVET SPONSORS: @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,@resortsbluwater, @colemancustomhomes, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, @eagle.schools, Fire Team Security, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Hope & David Hirsch, Elaine & Art Kelton, @jacobsinteriorsvibe, Pam & Dan Pennington, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz, Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Christopher Ronzello, @vailhealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, and the Weissman-Whitecotton Family

And to all our other sponsors!!! Please visit projectfunway.org for a complete list of our sponsors and silent auction donors and to view photos and our winners!

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

Project Funway 2025 Teen Winners! 🎉 WOW! This year's designs were unbelievable. Thank you to all who particpated ❤️ Stay tuned for a video of the Adult Winners & Best in Show!
Here's what all of the designs were made of:
1st Place
"Avant-Garbage"
Designer: Asher Hustad
Model: Carter Peirce
Materials: Black trash bags

2nd Place
"Chip Chip BOOM! It's Raining Chips"
Designers: Eleanor Brooks, Abigail Green, Tenley Stoltzfus, Hayden Stoltzfus
Model: Tenley Stoltzfus
Materials: Chip bags, chips, bubble wrap, umbrella

3rd Place
"Flap Mania"
Designers: Parker Chard, Owen Hienz, Campbell McGalliard
Model: Campbell McGalliard
Materials: Plastic shower curtain, paper shreds

Chip, Chip, Boom! Congratulations to @eagle_valley_middle_school student designers Eleanor Brooks, Abigail Green, Tenley Stoltzfus, and Hayden Stoltzfus for fabricating this outstanding golden dress using chip bags, chips, bubble wrap, and an umbrella! Tenley strutted their chip garment down the runway and the team won 2nd place in the Project Funway 2025 teen category!

To see all the winners and show photos, visit ProjectFunway.org!

We couldn't do this event without our amazing supporters! THANK YOU EVERYONE who made this event a great success!
CORPORATE: Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

TITLE SPONSORS: WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning)

KEY PARTNERS: Gina Browning & Joe Illick, @thebuccaneerstcroix,Elizabeth Armstrong & Robert Halk, The Elliott Family, @kscopecolorado, @redmaplecatering, and @xerox

JUDGES: @mondoguerra, @debra_vallentyne, Elaine Kelton, Elizabeth Armstrong, @rebecahanrahan & Will Cook

UNDERWRITERS & FUNDRAISING MATCH: Amy & Steve Coyer, Jane & Reed Eberly, Merv Lapin, and Jorge Rojas

BEVERAGE SPONSORS: @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Sazerac, @eagleriverbrewingco, and @vailmtncoffee

VELVET SPONSORS: @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,@resortsbluwater, @colemancustomhomes, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, @eagle.schools, Fire Team Security, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Hope & David Hirsch, Elaine & Art Kelton, @jacobsinteriorsvibe, Pam & Dan Pennington, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz, Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Christopher Ronzello, @vailhealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, and the Weissman-Whitecotton Family

And to all our other sponsors!!! Please visit projectfunway.org for a complete list of our sponsors and silent auction donors and to view photos and our winners!

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

What would our students spend a million dollars on?🤔 What superpowers do out teachers want?🦸‍♀️ Watch this EFEC Q&A to find out!!

Did you know we have a Youtube channel? We post all of our longer content there including FULL shows of Project Funway, fun Q&As, as well as videos that document the impact that EFEC has on our community every year! Link is in our bio.

Here are the Youth Winners of Project Funway 2025! ✨🤩 Stay tuned for more videos of Teen and Adult winners! Here's what each design was made of:
1st Place
Designers & Models:
Jackson Rose & Lily Blankenship
Materials: Shredded paper, cellophane

2nd Place:
Designer & Model: Ximena Cruz
Materials: Bottle caps, swiffer dusters, spray paint, powder paint, tyvek

3rd Place:
Designers & Models: Skadi Hovey, Sloane Elliott & Cora Elliott
Materials: Ski skins, Colorado Avalanche Playoff pom poms, ribbons

Thank you to all who particpated! We were AMAZED by all of the designs this year.

Project Funway 2025 was an absolute success! Thank you to everyone who participated!!! We’re beyond grateful to our superstar supporters who helped bring the magic, style, and spirit to the unforgettable night.

We’re thrilled to share that together, we raised half a million dollars — and that’s going straight toward creating a real impact for 6,200+ students and 900+ educators right here in Eagle County.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank our Corporate Partners, sponsors, donors, designers, models, stylists, judges, emcees, volunteers, and show attendees for being part of this powerful wave of generosity. You made magic happen!!!

CORPORATE SPONSORS: We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

TITLE SPONSORS: WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning)

KEY PARTNERS: Gina Browning & Joe Illick, @thebuccaneerstcroix,Elizabeth Armstrong & Robert Halk, The Elliott Family, @kscopecolorado, @redmaplecatering, and @xerox

JUDGES: @mondoguerra, @debra_vallentyne, Elaine Kelton, Elizabeth Armstrong, @rebecahanrahan & Will Cook

EMCEES: Colin Meiring, Tricia Swenson, and Chris Romer

UNDERWRITERS & FUNDRAISING MATCH: Amy & Steve Coyer, Jane & Reed Eberly, Merv Lapin, and Jorge Rojas

BEVERAGE SPONSORS: @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Sazerac, @eagleriverbrewingco, and @vailmtncoffee

VELVET SPONSORS: @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,@resortsbluwater, @colemancustomhomes, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, @eagle.schools, Fire Team Security, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Hope & David Hirsch, Elaine & Art Kelton, @jacobsinteriorsvibe, Pam & Dan Pennington, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz, Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Christopher Ronzello, @vailhealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, and the Weissman-Whitecotton Family

And to all our other sponsors!!! Please visit projectfunway.org for a complete list of our sponsors and silent auction donors and to view photos and our winners!

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

Bravo to designer Viviana Marquez for placing 2nd in the adult category at Project Funway 2025 with her spicy "Culinary Couture" fabricless fashion!

Her bold and brilliant creation—modeled flawlessly by Maria Martinez—was a stunning blend of dried chiles, onion skins, and black screens. Now that’s haute and spicy couture!

View all our winners at ProjectFunway.org.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners! We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

A special thanks to our title sponsor, WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning), and our other amazing sponsors:
@redmaplecatering, @kscopecolorado
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, Underwriters, @thebuccaneerstcroix, The Elliott Family, Jane & Reed Eberly, The Rojas Family, @xerox, Amy & Steve Coyer, @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Elaine & Art Kelton, @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, @eagle.schools, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Jacque Kudner, Remagine Designs, @VailHealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Christopher Ronzello, Pam & Dan Pennington, Weissman-Whitecotton Family, @colemancustomhomes, Janet Lewis, @selectsurfacesvail, @slifervailvalley
Amanda & Andrew Veit, Debra Vallentyne & Chris Hayes, @vaildaily, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, Fire Team Security, and so many more!

Visit projectfunway.org for a complete list.

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact
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🍏Hip, hip, hooray!!! Congratulations to Irma Cintron, outstanding Foreign Language teacher at Gypsum Creek Middle School, for winning December’s E•f(ec)tive Apple Award!

We are so proud of Irma! Her passion, talent, and dedication ignite the classroom and inspire her students daily. Let’s all give Irma a big round of applause for this well-deserved honor!

Thank You, Sponsors, for supporting our E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award Program!
The Zimmel Family Foundation, @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn @beavercreek, @slifervailvalley, and @vvcthriftyshops

Learn more: https://www.efec.org/apple-award

EFEC - Be Part of the Solution | efec.org

(Yep, we know. We’re a little behind on posting these awards as we got caught up in Project Funway activities. Stay tuned in for more winner announcements soon!)

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#TeacherAppreciation #EfectiveAppleAward #EducationHero #EFECAppleAward

🍏April E•ƒ(ec)tive Apple Award nominations are now open!🍏

Now, more than ever, our teachers need your support! Please consider nominating an outstanding teacher within one of the @eagle.schools!

Visit https://www.efec.org/apple-award to nominate a licensed educator or staff member who goes above and beyond to impact students positively.

This month's winning nominee will be awarded $500 thanks to our sponsors: @alpinebank, Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, @SliferDesigns, and @vvcthriftyshops. Thank you, sponsors!

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BEST IN SHOW! Carly Wick & Katie Shepard's YEAR OF THE SNAKE fabricless design struck the Dobson Arena stage with force on March 22nd, capturing Project Funway's 2025 Best in Show title! The duo masterfully transformed materials from their job at Vail Valley Surgery Center including plastic bins and tourniquets tape into this slithering bold fashion statement. Congratulations, Carly and Katie!!!

View all our winners at ProjectFunway.org.

Thank you, sponsors! We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

A special thanks to our title sponsor, WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning), and our other amazing sponsors:
@redmaplecatering, @kscopecolorado
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, Underwriters, @thebuccaneerstcroix, The Elliott Family, Jane & Reed Eberly, The Rojas Family, @xerox, Amy & Steve Coyer, @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Elaine & Art Kelton, @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors, Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, @eagle.schools, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Jacque Kudner, Remagine Designs, @VailHealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Christopher Ronzello, Pam & Dan Pennington, Weissman-Whitecotton Family, @colemancustomhomes, Janet Lewis, @selectsurfacesvail, @slifervailvalley
Amanda & Andrew Veit, Debra Vallentyne & Chris Hayes, @vaildaily, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, Fire Team Security, and so many more!

Visit projectfunway.org for a complete list.

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact
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SUNDAY'S BEST (not made by our grandmother) was indeed the best! Polishing off 1st Place in Project Funway's 2025 Youth Category, designers and models Jackson Rose & Lily Blankenship colorfully shine with a dazzling transformation from their white coats to sunny dresses spectacularly designed with shredded paper and cellophane.

View all our winners at ProjectFunway.org.

Thank you, sponsors! We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

A special thanks to our title sponsor, WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning), and our other amazing sponsors:
@redmaplecatering, @kscopecolorado
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, Underwriters, @thebuccaneerstcroix, The Elliott Family, Jane & Reed Eberly, The Rojas Family, @xerox, Amy & Steve Coyer, @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Elaine & Art Kelton, @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,
Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, @eagle.schools, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Jacque Kudner, Remagine Designs, @VailHealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Christopher Ronzello, Pam & Dan Pennington, Weissman-Whitecotton Family, @colemancustomhomes, Janet Lewis, @selectsurfacesvail, @slifervailvalley
Amanda & Andrew Veit, Debra Vallentyne & Chris Hayes, @vaildaily, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, Fire Team Security, and so many more!

Visit projectfunway.org for a complete list.

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact
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Big shoutout to designer Asher Hustad for snagging 1st place in the Project Funway 2025 Teen Category! Model Carter Peirce absolutely owned the runway in this Avant-Garbage creation—who knew black trash bags could be this fierce?

Fashion-forward and eco-chic? We’re here for it.

More winner moments and fab photos dropping later this week at ProjectFunway.org—and if you missed the show, don’t worry! You can still strut your stuff over there to make a donation.

Thank you, sponsors! We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

A special thanks to our title sponsor, WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning), and our other amazing sponsors:
@redmaplecatering, @kscopecolorado
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, Underwriters, @thebuccaneerstcroix, The Elliott Family, Jane & Reed Eberly, The Rojas Family, @xerox, Amy & Steve Coyer, @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Elaine & Art Kelton, @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,
Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, @eagle.schools, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Jacque Kudner, Remagine Designs, @VailHealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Christopher Ronzello, Pam & Dan Pennington, Weissman-Whitecotton Family, @colemancustomhomes, Janet Lewis, @selectsurfacesvail, @slifervailvalley
Amanda & Andrew Veit, Debra Vallentyne & Chris Hayes, @vaildaily, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, Fire Team Security, and so many more!

Visit projectfunway.org for a complete list.

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact
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Congratulations to Brielle Killip and Christopher Geissinger for their 1st Place (Adult) design in Project Funway 2025! Their RISE UP design was beautifully modeled by Kate Bordeaux and featured in @vaildaily today!

This design features over 8,000 pieces of folded paper!!!

https://www.vaildaily.com/news/photos-project-funway-fundraiser-to-support-educators-and-students-packs-dobson-arena-in-vail/

In the coming weeks, we'll feature more of the winners and amazing designs along with some of their backstories and inspirations at ProjectFunway.org

If you missed the event, you can still donate at ProjectFunway.org

Photo ©Vail Daily.

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

Be Part of the Solution

What a great event last night! Thank you, everyone!!! We dazzled the Dobson Arena and had a lot of winners last night... including education in Eagle County!

Check out all our creative, anything-but-fabric fashion winners! To learn more about them, visit PROJECTFUNWAY.org!

Thank you to everyone for being part of the solution!

Thank you, sponsors! We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

A special thanks to our title sponsor, WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning), and our other amazing sponsors:
@redmaplecatering, @kscopecolorado
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, Underwriters, @thebuccaneerstcroix, The Elliott Family, Jane & Reed Eberly, The Rojas Family, @xerox, Amy & Steve Coyer, @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Elaine & Art Kelton, @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,
Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, @eagle.schools, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Jacque Kudner, Remagine Designs, @VailHealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Christopher Ronzello, Pam & Dan Pennington, Weissman-Whitecotton Family, @colemancustomhomes, Janet Lewis, @selectsurfacesvail, @slifervailvalley
Amanda & Andrew Veit, Debra Vallentyne & Chris Hayes, @vaildaily, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, Fire Team Security, and so many more!

Visit projectfunway.org for a complete list.

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

Fashion & Fun! Project Funway delivers a ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience this year for all!
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Ever wonder what (or rather who!) goes into putting on Project Funway? Meet the faces behind Vail’s favorite event.
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Get ready to be blown away by dazzling anything-but-fabric fashion designs!!!

PROJECT FUNWAY IS TONIGHT!
Dobson Arena! Doors open at 5:30. Show starts at 7:00 pm sharp!

Don't have tickets? Follow us here. We'll be posting live updates during the show! Please like and share!!!

Visit PROJECTFUNWAY.ORG to view our event program and see our line up of dazzling designers and to bid in our silent auction!

Thank you, sponsors! We couldn't do this event without you! Vail Resorts, @vailmtn, @beavercreek, The Zimmel Family Foundation, and @alpinebank

A special thanks to our title sponsor, WinMax Foundation (Doe Browning), and our other amazing sponsors:
@redmaplecatering, @kscopecolorado
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, Underwriters, @thebuccaneerstcroix, The Elliott Family, Jane & Reed Eberly, The Rojas Family, @xerox, Amy & Steve Coyer, @silveroakcellars, @twomeycellars, Elaine & Art Kelton, @alan.bradley.windows.and.doors,
Darlene Daugherty Enterprises & Kim Gerardi, @eagle.schools, @efirstbank, Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan, Genevivie & George Peirce, Gayle & Alan Braunholtz & Ryan Silvers, @ranelsonllc, Jacque Kudner, Remagine Designs, @VailHealth, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Christopher Ronzello, Pam & Dan Pennington, Weissman-Whitecotton Family, @colemancustomhomes, Janet Lewis, @selectsurfacesvail, @slifervailvalley
Amanda & Andrew Veit, Debra Vallentyne & Chris Hayes, @vaildaily, Suzanne Luttig & Jack Donnelly, Fire Team Security, and so many more!

Visit projectfunway.org for a complete list.

#VailColorado #thingstodoinVail #projectfunwayimpact

It's Almost Here!!! Get ready for a night of fabulous, fabricless, fashion fun tomorrow night at the Doson Arena! We're thrilled to have Mondo Guerra, Project Runway Season 8 finalist as our celebrity judge!!! Projectfunway.org

Project Funway is this Saturday!

"The Education Foundation of Eagle County pulls out all the stops to transform the Dobson Arena into a fashion show venue and party place. The 14th annual event is bringing back the models, the catwalk, the drum line, the hair and makeup and the celebrity judges. Mondo Guerra will be back again. He was runner up on “Project Runway” and won “Project Runway All Stars” during Season 1.
The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until about 9:30 p.m. It’s a ton of fun and a treat for the whole family to see all the creativity. For tickets and event information go to ProjectFunway.org.
" - Vail Daily

https://www.vaildaily.com/news/charity-fashion-show-kevin-nealon-comedy-family-fun-apres-ski-djs-vail-valley/

#projectfunway #projectfunwayimpact

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Hasta la fecha, E•ƒ(ec) ha proporcionado más de $500,000 en personal escolar, apoyo de alfabetización primaria, servicios de asesoramiento, tutores AVID, apoyo paraprofesional en el aula, materiales STEM, servicios de apoyo a docentes, tecnología, instrumentos musicales, materiales y programas de arte, y acceso equitativo al currículo innovador.

Dotación de personal

Los niños pasan más de 1000 horas al año en un aula. Los maestros altamente calificados y la baja proporción de alumnos por maestro hacen que ese tiempo sea E•ƒ(ec)tivo e impactante. Los miembros de E•ƒ(ec) reconocieron que la necesidad más importante y la solicitud más común de los directores era la de contar con personal adicional. Los donantes han donado más de medio millón de dólares para aumentar la dotación de personal en nuestras escuelas.

Profesores E•f(ec)tivos

Becas para profesores

Premios a los maestros distinguidos: estas becas académicas, que se otorgan en Evening of Stars, promueven la excelencia en la enseñanza al brindarles a los educadores apoyo financiero para que progresen en sus conocimientos y habilidades profesionales en áreas educativas específicas y obtengan títulos avanzados o certificaciones. En los últimos cinco años, hemos otorgado más de $50,000.

Premios mensuales

Durante el año escolar, se otorga un premio de $500 por mes a un maestro destacado para promover la excelencia en la enseñanza. Cualquier estudiante, padre, administrador o miembro del personal puede nominar a un maestro para este premio en efectivo. Total de premios otorgados: $16,000 a 32 maestros.

For Mental Health

Para estudiantes

EFEC se compromete a identificar y respaldar un enfoque nuevo y más equitativo para el apoyo al aprendizaje socioemocional de los estudiantes en las escuelas. Buscamos asegurarnos de que cada escuela del condado de Eagle cuente con un consejero conductual y que cada profesional tenga los recursos que necesita para ser eficaz. EFEC ha invertido más de $300,000 en apoyo de salud mental para nuestras escuelas.

Para profesores

Si bien EFEC siempre se ha comprometido con la salud mental de los docentes, durante la pandemia de COVID-19 nos dimos cuenta de la creciente necesidad de este trabajo. Hemos desarrollado y establecido un menú de programas de impacto inmediato y a largo plazo para apoyar la salud mental de los docentes. Los programas están diseñados para brindar tiempo, herramientas de autocuidado, "descansos mentales" y aumentar la moral expresando gratitud.

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