HOMEINITIATIVESNEWSCONTACTABOUTDONATE PASSPORT SCHOLARS Initiative to help high school girls set and achieve goals for their academic and life journeys INFORMING GIRLS' ACADEMIC & LIFE JOURNEY Our Passport Scholars initiative helps high school girls set and achieve goals for their academic and life journey. In addition to the summer experiences, Passport Scholars helps girls set and achieve long-term goals and offers one-on-one mentoring and college counseling. Passport Scholars is a partnership between PEF, the Hamilton County Schools, and the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga with support from the Weldon F. Osborne Foundation and Kitty & Hacker Caldwell. DOWNLOAD OVERVIEW Applications for 2020 are now closed SUMMER 2019 CLASS PASSPORT SCHOLARS Congratulations to the Summer 2019 Class of Passport Scholars: Naomi Blaylock, CSAS Concordia Language Villages Shelbriana Burkes, Tyner Academy University of Rochester Pre-College Summer Program Aubry Campbell, Soddy Daisy High Education Unlimited at Yale University Callie Foley, Red Bank High Acadia Institute of Oceanography Aria Lowery, Ooltewah High The Putney School Summer Arts Essence McClure, CCA The Putney School Summer Arts Chantal Nizigiyimana, CGLA Smith College Valarie Oscar, Red Bank High Saint Louis University Aviation Summer Academy Sophia Perry, Red Bank High BluePrint Pre-College Summer Program at Howard University Vianet Ruiz, Red Bank High BluePrint Pre-College Summer Program at Howard University Emily Stoddard, East Ridge High University of Rochester Pre-College Summer Program Keyairra Sutton, The Howard School University of Rochester Pre-College Summer Program Laiza Swafford, STEM School of Chattanooga Education Unlimited at Yale University Deborah "Zoey" Wilson, East Ridge High Choate Rosemary College Writing Workshops ‍ Daphne Penn is a shining example of the impact of Passport Scholars. The video above was shown during PEF’s 25th Anniversary luncheon in October 2014. TEAM MEMBERS Janice Neal Assistant Director, College and Career Success Liz O'Sullivan College Advancement Mentor Dr. Jeff Rector STEP-UP Chattanooga Business Partnerships Manager D'Wauna Young STEP-UP Chattanooga Program Associate PEF INITIATIVES COLLEGE & CAREER Camp College For rising seniors, Camp College provides insight, guidance, and support for students and their families as they prepare for post-secondary success. STEP-UP Designed for juniors and seniors in Hamilton County public schools, STEP-UP provides students access to a robust internship and career training program. Passport Scholars Passport Scholars helps first generation college bound girls set and achieve goals for their academic and life journeys during high school. Gateway Scholars Gateway Scholars provides scholars with a mentor who is responsible for supporting them to and through their college experience. TEACHER LEADERSHIP Project Inspire Project Inspire is a unique teacher preparation initiative that uses a residency model to prepare teachers to thrive in schools across Hamilton County. STEM Fellows STEM Fellows is a year-long cohort designed to help teachers grow as instructional experts, teacher leaders, and community connectors. Innovative Educator Fellows Innovative Educator Fellows is a unique professional development experience seeks to develop a network of innovative educators who imagine, pilot, and lead efforts to scale effective educational initiatives for all students. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Leadership Fellows Leadership Fellows is designed to give emerging school leaders the skills and knowledge necessary for success as school leaders. INNOVATIVE LEARNING Fund for Teachers FFT enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the world. Volkswagen eLabs Volkswagen eLabs are state of the art digital fabrication labs that transform how students engage in STEM through rapid prototyping technology. Sign Up for Our eNewsletter Email Address Last Name First Name Initial Design by Cresco Group © 2021 Public Education Foundation. All rights reserved. 423-265-9403 423-265-9832 835 Georgia Avenue, Ste 400, Chattanooga, TN 37402