Dear Friends,
I am deeply honored to serve as the Chair of the Foundation for Leon County Schools. Public education and community involvement are deeply personal to me. Growing up as the child of a retired teacher, I learned early on the dedication it takes to educate and inspire our youth. That passion for our schools has only grown as a parent. I’m a proud mom of a Leon County Schools graduate and currently have a daughter in her sophomore year of high school in Leon County Schools.
In my professional life as a Banking Solutions Advisor, my focus every day is helping local businesses grow and succeed. I see firsthand how vital a strong public school system is to the economic and social health of our entire community. Good schools build thriving communities. Furthermore, through my work as Board Secretary for the Leon County Humane Society, I know how powerful local support and strong board governance can be in driving real, lasting impact.
I firmly believe that education is the ultimate investment in our future, and the Foundation plays a critical role in empowering our educators and lifting up every student in Leon County.
We have so much momentum right now. From hands-on community initiatives like Principal for a Day, Internet for All, and student EKG screening days to community favorites like Karaoke for Kids and our annual Foundation Golf Tournament, our team is working hard to elevate our schools.
I am especially proud of our Innovative Teacher Grant program. Recently, our board awarded over $150,000 to deserving teachers for creative classroom projects submitted throughout the year. This marks the largest grant distribution in the 30-plus-year history of the program, putting real resources directly into the hands of teachers who inspire our kids daily.
Our mission is to bring enriching programs and vital resources to Leon County Schools through individual, business, and community partnerships. I can personally attest that our Foundation board members are fully “all in” and deeply dedicated to serving our schools.
I invite you to invest in our children’s future alongside us. Whether you sponsor or participate in our Golf Tournament, join us for Karaoke for Kids, or sign up as a monthly Visionary donor, your support directly fuels the success of Leon County’s students and teachers.
Thank you for your partnership and commitment to making our schools the best they can be!
Warm regards,
Susan Aarons
Board Chair, Foundation for Leon County Schools
