HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2026) Broward Education Foundation, the sole nonprofit benefitting Broward County Public Schools, partnered with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) during its annual Power to Care volunteer week, as dedicated volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help beautify Apollo Middle School in Hollywood.
“We’re honored to work alongside Broward Education Foundation and Apollo Middle School to create a more vibrant and welcoming campus environment,” said Christine Shaw, External Affairs Manager for FPL. “Power to Care is about more than volunteerism, it’s about investing in the spaces where students learn and grow. When we strengthen our schools, we strengthen our communities.”
Volunteers and students spent time quality outside with light landscaping, planting flowers, raking and mulching to refresh the school’s front entrance and walkways, enhancing the campus environment for both students and teachers.
“Partnerships like the one we share with FPL demonstrate what’s possible when organizations unite around a common purpose,” said James A. Knapp, President & CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “By enhancing school environments and supporting student success initiatives, we’re helping ensure every child in Broward County has the opportunity to thrive academically and beyond.”
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- Christine Shaw, External Affairs Manager, Florida Power & Light Company; Dr. Louis M. Kushner, Principal, Apollo Middle School; James A. Knapp, President & CEO of Broward Education Foundation; Susan Cantrick, Director of Applied Learning, Broward County Public Schools and Coco Burns, Director of Innovative Teaching, Broward Education Foundation
- Florida Power & Light Company’s Power to Care volunteers at Apollo Middle School
- James A. Knapp, President & CEO of Broward Education Foundation and Baldwyn English, External Affairs Manager at Florida Power & Light Company
- Susan Cantrick, Director of Applied Learning, Broward County Public Schools; Summer Scarlatelli, Instructional Facilitator, Broward County Public Schools; Coco Burns, Director of Innovative Teaching, Broward Education Foundation and Dr. Lisa V. Milenkovic, Curriculum Supervisor STEM + Computer Science, Broward County Public Schools
Photo credit: Broward Education Foundation
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The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes nearly $5 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence. For more information, visit Broward Education Foundation, email [email protected], and like or follow us on Facebook , X, Instagram and LinkedIn.