About
The Frank & Lisa Schmidt Education program began August 2016 in Iowa City, Iowa. A total of four students and three volunteers started a vision that has come full circle to help students struggling academically. Core subjects of Reading, Mathematics, and Science launched the beginning of the tutoring classes. Teachers and volunteers with backgrounds in Engineering, Nursing, Social Service, Corporate America, and ministerial backgrounds work diligently with the students.
To date, our program has purchased computers, school supplies, meals after class sessions, and transportation to and from class. Many of the students have been introduced to live theatrical performances. The game of chess opened a door of strategic thinking and problem solving in some math classes.
What does the future hold for the Frank & Lisa Education program? Eventually, programs for higher learning will be introduced along with campus visits to community colleges and universities.
To date, our program has purchased computers, school supplies, meals after class sessions, and transportation to and from class. Many of the students have been introduced to live theatrical performances. The game of chess opened a door of strategic thinking and problem solving in some math classes.
What does the future hold for the Frank & Lisa Education program? Eventually, programs for higher learning will be introduced along with campus visits to community colleges and universities.
Mission |
Our mission is to help students develop a love for learning, encourage them to work hard toward academic success, and to implement ways of edifying them to see their full potential
Vision
It is our desire with determination, to help each student participating in this program to reach his or her full academic potential.
Instilling self-confidence along with structured lesson plans, the long term objective will be to produce successful grade achievements. The tutoring program's long term goal is to see students finish high school, college, and higher educational pursuits. |
The Team
Sylvia Boyer Founder and Executive Director
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The Lisa Schmidt Education Fund was set up by Gospel Explosion Ministry in her memory for the purpose of aiding and improving the learning process and general educational performance of academically struggling disadvantaged students. The fund’s focus is at all school levels: elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and graduate school. |