Monday, July 28, 2025
STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: Patty McAuley, vice president and banking center manager of Seacoast Bank, and Danielle Wertz, education coordinator of FPL’s Manatee Lagoon.
A banking center manager and small business lender at Seacoast Bank for 25 years, McAuley is involved with several local nonprofit organizations and is looking forward to getting involved with the EFMC.
“I have lived in Martin County for 34 years and both of my sons received their education in the Martin County School System,” said McAuley. “They are now both thriving young men, in part due to the education they received. I am excited to be able to give back to the school district that has been so good to my family over the years.”
Wertz’s relationship with the Education Foundation spans many years, first as a beneficiary and now as a supporter. Before her current role with Florida Power and Light Company, she was a Martin County teacher.
“From my very first year as a new teacher, the Education Foundation was an incredible source of support that helped me succeed in the classroom,” said Wertz. “Through the Foundation’s generosity and that of our wonderful community, I benefited from their new teacher events and was blessed to have several classroom adoptions throughout my teaching career. These experiences not only enhanced my students' learning but also reminded me of the power of community investment in education.”
McAuley and Wertz join the rest of the EFMC’s board, including its newly elected executive committee: President Jennifer DiTrapani-Gimbal, DVM, Hobe Sound Veterinary Clinic and Ocean Breeze Animal Hospital; Vice President Kelley Decowski of RE/MAX of Stuart; Treasurer Michael Moehring, CPA, MBA, CHFP of Parrish Medical Center; and Secretary Tyson Waters of Fox McCluskey.
For information, about the Education Foundation of Martin County, visit the website, www.EducationFoundationMC.org or call the office at 772-600-8062.
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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A banking center manager and small business lender at Seacoast Bank for 25 years, McAuley is involved with several local nonprofit organizations and is looking forward to getting involved with the EFMC.
“I have lived in Martin County for 34 years and both of my sons received their education in the Martin County School System,” said McAuley. “They are now both thriving young men, in part due to the education they received. I am excited to be able to give back to the school district that has been so good to my family over the years.”
Wertz’s relationship with the Education Foundation spans many years, first as a beneficiary and now as a supporter. Before her current role with Florida Power and Light Company, she was a Martin County teacher.
“From my very first year as a new teacher, the Education Foundation was an incredible source of support that helped me succeed in the classroom,” said Wertz. “Through the Foundation’s generosity and that of our wonderful community, I benefited from their new teacher events and was blessed to have several classroom adoptions throughout my teaching career. These experiences not only enhanced my students' learning but also reminded me of the power of community investment in education.”
McAuley and Wertz join the rest of the EFMC’s board, including its newly elected executive committee: President Jennifer DiTrapani-Gimbal, DVM, Hobe Sound Veterinary Clinic and Ocean Breeze Animal Hospital; Vice President Kelley Decowski of RE/MAX of Stuart; Treasurer Michael Moehring, CPA, MBA, CHFP of Parrish Medical Center; and Secretary Tyson Waters of Fox McCluskey.
For information, about the Education Foundation of Martin County, visit the website, www.EducationFoundationMC.org or call the office at 772-600-8062.
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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