Chase executives recently visited Webster Elementary School to experience first-hand the educational enhancements students are receiving as part of the United Way of Eastern Fairfield County Schools of Hope program.  

 

Chase executives & members of the United Way make check presentation at Webster Elementary School.

 

Over the past two years, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation has provided grants totaling $275,000 to support programs of  the United Way of Eastern Fairfield County and helped launch the Schools of Hope initiative last year.

"We have learned from our work in urban school districts around the country that access to highly effective teachers can improve educational outcomes," said Sam Tingley, Chase senior vice president and member of United Way's board of directors. "We also observed that great teachers flourish in an environment  where school leadership embraces new and exciting approaches to teaching and learning. Marlene Roberts, the principal at Webster School, clearly fosters an environment that empowers teachers and classroom volunteers to provide a learning environment where students feel appreciated, valued and secure. We are delighted to be a part of the United Way Schools of Hope."

 

Students of Webster School show their appreciation to JPMorgan Chase & The United Way.

 

Currently, there are three United Way Schools of Hope: Webster School in Bridgeport, Franklin School in Stratford and McKinley School in Fairfield. The  program varies at each school depending on the needs of the students and teachers.

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• COLLEEN BRIGANTI
• CARYN CROSBY
• ANGELA GARAFALO
• BONNIE HOLE
• ROSEANN LUBA
• NORA LUNDQUIST
• JAMES ROMAN
• LORE WEBSTER LONG

The mission of the Bridgeport Public Schools and its supporting community is to graduate all students "college ready" and prepared to succeed in life.