Loudoun Education Foundation’s Golf Classic Raises More Than $156k
With the help of 30 foursomes and a record number of business partners, LEF raised $156,824 to support LCPS students and educators.
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
SHINE: Our Way of Saying 'Thank You'
SHINE stands for Spotlighting Heroes IN Education, and any community member or LCPS employee can nominate a staff member to be recognized.
Sep 15, 20233 min read
The Essential Building Blocks to Create LEF's Fueled Program
As programs develop over time, it can be necessary to change the name to keep pace. This is why I'm thankful for Fueled history - and future
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Fueled: Backpack Coalition Sparks Changes with New Name
By Danielle Nadler The Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) is rebranding its student food security program. Known since its inception 10...
May 9, 20233 min read
Teacher Appreciation Week: My Overdue Ode to Teachers
By Danielle Nadler I’ll admit it: before I worked for the Loudoun Education Foundation, I never paid much attention to Teacher...
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Supportive Communities Built Through LEF’s Parents as Educational Partners Program
By Danielle Nadler Picture this: you’re a young mother with a toddler in tow, raising your kids in a country where you don’t understand...
Apr 14, 20223 min read
LEF Reimagines Fueled, Its Weekend Meal Program
Danielle Nadler Executive Director In the past nine months, the Loudoun Education Foundation has undergone some pretty significant...
Mar 14, 20222 min read
K-12 Computer Science Pipeline: An Investment in Students and Business
Danielle Nadler Executive Director There’s a little known success story right in our backyard; one that shows what’s possible when state...
Feb 12, 20223 min read
A Step Toward Diversifying Loudoun’s Teacher Workforce
Danielle Nadler Executive Director There’s a lot that makes Loudoun County a great place to live, work, play, and learn. Among them is...
Jan 15, 20222 min read
Community Schools Initiative: A ‘Game-Changer’ for Loudoun County Students
Danielle Nadler Executive Director Principal Gail Brady knows first hand how important neighborhood schools are to her students and their...
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Elementary Kids in a Program Called PROPEL Can Teach Us a Lot About Teamwork
Danielle Nadler Executive Director It was long after the dismissal bell had blared, but these students were happy to stay after school....
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Join Us in Creating Life-Changing Stories for Students and Teachers
Danielle Nadler Executive Director I learned fairly young just how rewarding it can be to give back. My parents showed us this by example...
Sep 21, 20213 min read
New Training Equips LCPS Teachers to Recognize Psychological Distress Among Students
Danielle Nadler Executive Director Now that we’re a few weeks into the school year, most parents are likely feeling some relief about...
Jun 16, 20212 min read
First-Year Prince William Teacher Credits Mentoring Program to Surviving Teaching Amid the Pandemic
Kelley Wyatt Former Staff After being a stay-at-home mom for eight years, Jacqueline Pelzer was ready to re-enter the workforce. She...
May 28, 20212 min read
The Upside of Taking on a Student Intern (or Two) This Summer
Danielle Nadler Executive Director Ask any tech industry professional in Virginia and they’ll tell you: hiring ain’t easy. The...
May 26, 20212 min read
First-Year Fauquier Teacher Reflects on Teaching Amid the Pandemic
First-Year Fauquier Teacher Reflects on Teaching Amid the Pandemic It was the summer of 2020, months into the pandemic. So, she knew her...
May 20, 20212 min read
LEF Welcomes Myshel Guillory as Treasurer
Q&A with LEF’s Newest Trustee and Treasurer: Myshel Guillory Executive Committee in June. On that committee, she joins President Scott...
May 20, 20212 min read
Q&A with LEF’s Newest Honorary Trustee: Marcy Eisenberg
Q&A with LEF’s Newest Trustee: Marcy Eisenberg The Loudoun Education Foundation is thrilled to welcome Marcy Eisenberg as our newest...
May 11, 20212 min read
What You Likely Don’t Know About the Loudoun Education Foundation
What You Likely Don’t Know About the Loudoun Education Foundation Written By: Danielle Nadler Shontel Simon, now in her 24th year in...
Apr 13, 20212 min read
The Key to Supporting, Retaining a Diverse Teaching Staff
The Key to Supporting, Retaining New Educators of Color Written By: Danielle Nadler The American education system underwent a historic...
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For more than 30 years, the Loudoun Education Foundation has demonstrated how community support can make meaningful educational impacts in the classroom and beyond. As an independent nonprofit, we engage our community to invest in critical and innovative programs that foster academic success and the well-being of students and educators. We fund programs that stimulate students’ curiosity, create exceptional learning opportunities, and provide needed resources to educators, students and families.
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