Page 12 - Talk of Tequesta - February '21

Page 12, The Talk Of Tequesta

honoring

Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center Recognized

For Excellence And Innovation In Education,

Outreach To The Community As It Enters Its 35th Year Of Service

The Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center (EWRTC) works to to ensure that learning
honor the children and families served by its center – and loss was minimized in the
beyond its Limestone Creek, Jupiter “perimeter” – daily. challenging environment.
On the heels of overriding challenges in 2020, as it enters That extra effort mattered,
its 35th year of service, its leadership, staff, volunteers and and the Palm Beach
supporters are celebrating landmark growth and recognition County School District
for its ongoing dedication to helping children succeed in complimented the tutorial
school and life; and to extending its outreach and care into center’s students on being
the larger community of senior citizen residents – so that well prepared when they
no one feels alone. returned to the classroom!
In spite of the unanticipated pandemic, the Edna W. Last spring, with
Runner Tutorial Center was able to provide a continuity of dedicated, fast-track
care and services with safe learning alternatives for working grassroots fundraising
parents, so they could get back to work, and children could and awareness efforts, the
continue to remain on track. Supported by funds provided center reopened its doors,
by the Community Foundation and others, the staff created with a huge expansion
new ways of interacting with volunteers and students completed including
new outdoor recreation
spaces, counseling rooms and a STEAM classroom all enhanced programs filled with learning opportunities
it’s thE law! generously donated by the community. Its welcoming from volunteers – experts, teachers, and professionals in
“new” doors invite kids to reap the rewards, of not only
culinary arts, music, technology, engineering, and more!
wonderful afterschool tutoring, recreation, life coaching Edna Runner, “Miss Edna” – as she is fondly known
and mentoring ... but also to an exciting host of new and – is an inspiration to all who know her and experience
her genuine care, concern, and love in the community. As
Did You Know executive director of the nonprofit organization that bears
her name, Runner has grown the center’s offerings, always
That, In Florida… striving to do more. In 2020 alone, Runner, her staff, and the
tutorial center have been recognized by the community with
several nominations by peers and officials. Some include:
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. Nonprofit of the Year, Executive of the Year, Woman of
the Year, Professional of the Year, Lifetime Achievement,
COVID-19 has led by highly acclaimed organizations and affiliations such as
to people reevaluating Nonprofits First, Palm Beach North Chamber Women in
their marital situation Business Council, and the National Afterschool Association.
and finding themselves The center is recognized as a Gold Seal Quality Care
ready to escape unhappy Program provider of afterschool care, is licensed by the
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