The public is invited to Spring for Teachers, a fundraiser to benefit Portland Public Schools teachers. Tickets are still available for the May 11 event, which will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Bunker Brewing Company. Attendees can enjoy great food and live music and participate in a raffle for an L.L. Bean camping package – all while supporting education innovation in the Portland Public Schools.
The annual event is hosted by the Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) and is back in person this year for the first time since 2019.
Highlights include recognition of teacher innovations in the district; the premier of a new FPPS video; music by the Portland High School Jazz Combo; great food, and the raffle of an L.L. Bean camping package to benefit FPPS’ Equity and Innovation Teacher Grant Program.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
What: Spring for Teachers, a fundraiser to support educator innovation in the Portland Public Schools
Who: We anticipate approximately 150 attendees, composed of Portland Public Schools staff, parents, community members, and business partners. There will be brief presentations at 6:30 pm including:
Superintendent Xavier Botana
FPPS Executive Director Andrea Weisman Summers
Casco Bay High School Principal Derek Pierce
2021 Equity and Innovation Teacher Grant Recipients
Sophie Payson, Portland High School Social Worker
David Mann, King Middle School Computer Science Teacher
When: Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: Bunker Brewing Company, 17 Westfield Street, Unit D, Portland
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that strives to be a catalyst for increased educational opportunities, achievement, and equity for all Portland Public Schools students and staff. The Foundation’s work is closely aligned with the Portland Promise, the comprehensive plan of the Portland Public Schools.