2024 Gifts of Gratitude

Celebrating 25 Years of DEF Supporting Innovative Dublin Educators!

Campaign Ended

Organized by Dublin Education Foundation

$5,686

48 Supporters

113% of $5,000 goal

An Anonymous Dublin Family

Every donation made to this campaign is being matched by a generous matching pledge!

$2,500 match complete!

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Campaign Ended

$5,686

48 Supporters

113% of $5,000 goal

$25

Sarah Smith made a $25 donation

11 months ago

I would like to honor all of the amazing teachers and staff at Davis Middle School! My daughter loved her teachers so much during her time at Davis! We are lucky to be an Irish family!☘️

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We've reached 100% of our goal! Keep it up 😄

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The Marina Davis Charitable Endowment Fund made a donation in honor of Brenda Jordan & Marina Davis

11 months ago

The Marina Davis Charitable Endowment Fund is honored to make a donation and contribute to the Gifts of Gratitude campaign in the cherished memory of the late Brenda Jordan. Marina and Brenda were both very kind, compassionate, and caring individuals that were tirelessly there for anyone who needed them. They made the best team together at Dublin Scioto by ensuring that they maintained a warm building where everyone felt welcomed and supported while also ensuring that all operations were running smoothly. A result that could not have happened without their strong bond. They were very close, and it is only fitting to give this donation in honor of Marina's close friend and perfect administrative assistant, Brenda. May her legacy live on in all the hearts of all of those she touched so deeply. Thank you so much, Marisa

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Anonymous We are so grateful to you, Marina Davis Charitable Foundation, for this very generous donation in honor of Brenda Jordan. Both Marina and Brenda steered the Dublin Scioto ship for so many years, we cannot ever speak of our beloved school without thinking of the impact Brenda and Marina made together. We are very grateful for your donation which will sustain the types of projects we know they would support! Our future students impacted by a DEF grant thank you ☘️ - Deb and Melissa on behalf of the DEF board

11 months ago

$25

Ian Montgomery made a $50 donation

11 months ago

I felt it was fitting to support Teacher's Appreciation Week after graduating from OSU a few weeks ago. I had many DCS teachers help and support me along the way. Mrs. Polacek was my English teacher back at Sells Middle School. She encouraged me to pursue my passion for writing, which eventually helped me graduate with an English minor. I still remember looking forward to writing our weekly journal entries in class because I felt I had so many fun stories to share. The highlight of her class was when we had to write poems. I decided to use my creativity to write an entire poem dedicated to pizza. Mrs. Coe was my chemistry teacher at Dublin Coffman High School. I was also a peer collaborator in one of her classes. I felt that I learned so many perspectives while working with students to help them reach their goals. She showed me what it meant to be a peer collaborator at Coffman and the importance of helping others. I wanted to highlight both of these teachers because they supported me both in and outside of the classroom. Throughout middle school and high school, I organized a 2-mile race with the Columbus Running Company. Both of them were kind enough to show up and participate in my fundraiser. I will forever be thankful, and I decided to include a picture from one of my races!

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Anonymous This is a great photo and tribute to a phenomenal educator at Coffman who believed in you as a student and in your extra curricular work with your fundraiser. You are a well-rounded individual due to your hard work and the concerted efforts of individuals like Ms. Coe! Thank you for honoring her in this way!

11 months ago

$25

Alex Golesh made a $50 donation

11 months ago

Grateful to everyone that helped me realize a passion to give back! Go Irish!

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Anonymous Thank you Coach Golesh- we know your collective sentiment about your past educators will be well-received. Forever Irish in our hearts!

11 months ago

$100

Lerch Family made a $200 donation

11 months ago

Heartfelt gratitude for the Glacier Ridge team. Our experience has been one of cohesive kindness across the entirety of staff. Your individualized care is remembered, notes celebrating successes (that do not come easy) are saved, and the hope you offer in the hard moments become foundational for students. We recognize the excellence of the entire GRE Staff. This year Mrs. Stocke, Mrs. Myers, Para Team, Ms. Scarpa, Ms. Gould, Ms. Borden, and Ms. Findley made such a beautiful difference for our son.

Gretchen and 1 other

Anonymous What an incredible tribute to teachers who go above and beyond each day for students - thank you , Lerch Family for your shout-out and generous support of the GRE educator family that will loop back and impact future projects and exceptional teaching! ☘️

11 months ago

$25

Bryce Collins made a $50 donation

11 months ago