STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: Dr. JoAnna Oster of Family Ministries at Stuart Congregational Church and a professor at Liberty University, and Steve Simon, managing partner of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa, injury lawyers.

 

Oster, who has a doctoral degree in educational leadership, has been in education for more than 20 years beginning as a fourth grade teacher and currently a professor and dissertation chair at Liberty University. She also works as the director of family ministries with youth and families at Stuart Congregational Church.

 

“This community is so important to support education,” said Oster. “Even over 20 years ago, I completed a principal internship with Florida Atlantic University at Port Salerno Elementary School. This area was the place to be for education. Now, all of these years later, it still is! Get involved and be a part of the next generation of excellence.”

 

Simon’s law firm prides itself on giving back to the community and supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference locally.

 

“I have a personal passion for education,” said Simon. “My wife was a teacher for more than 30 years and I have seen firsthand the impact that strong educational support can have on students and educators. I look forward to contributing my legal expertise, experience and community connections to help further the Foundation’s mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in the Martin County public school system.

 

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 programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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