1. Coastal Middle and High School
Lisa Collum is the founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar curriculum company, Top Score Writing, Inc. While teaching at a Title I school, Lisa developed an innovative step-by-step program proven to dramatically increase writing scores nationwide on standardized assessments. A busy entrepreneur and mother of four, Lisa is also the owner of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Coastal Middle and High School, a component of her mission to help all children succeed. She has dedicated her career to helping students learn, getting the right tools into the hands of teachers, and inspiring women to create their own successful businesses.
2. Palm Beach Day Academy
Established in 1921 as Florida’s first independent school, Palm Beach Day Academy is proud of its rich history, its traditions, and its commitment to academic excellence in a compassion-rich environment. PBDA serves 575 students from age 2 to Grade 8 who thrive under the guidance of experienced and dedicated teachers. At all levels, students are challenged to excel, empowered to act, and prepared to lead.
3. Hanley Foundation
Hanley Foundation envisions a world free of addiction. Leading the way as the largest provider of grant-funded prevention education programs in the State of Florida, Hanley serves over 90,000 students each year in schools across 32 counties. Hanley Foundation’s mission is to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. Operating under these pillars, Hanley provides accredited, holistic addiction treatment, recovery scholarships to those in need, and trainings to identify the signs of substance misuse. Hanley Foundation educates, changes minds, and saves lives through its evidence-based treatment and prevention programs. For more information, please visit hanleyfoundation.org or call 561-268-2355. Follow Hanley on Instagram and Facebook @HanleyFoundation and on Twitter and LinkedIn @HanleyFNDN.
4. American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus, the #1 private K-12 school in Palm Beach County, offers education from PK3 to 12. It focuses on nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The campus, located in Delray Beach on 40 acres, features top-tier facilities like science and engineering labs, a gymnasium, athletic fields, fine arts theaters, and more, enhancing its holistic educational approach. Known for award-winning STEM programs, it excels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, solidifying its reputation as one of the nation’s leading educational institutions.