Engage Estero has kicked off the new year with notable achievements that reflect our community's growing enthusiasm and involvement. With remarkable engagement rates and a significant expansion in our subscriber base, we are thrilled to share the positive momentum...
Engage Estero serves as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
To serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero to improve the quality of educational programs and facilities. We seek opportunities, offer solutions, challenge threats, and communicate reliable and accurate information to leaders and residents to make informed decisions and encourage community engagement on education issues.
Currently we’re working across 4 major Campaigns to ensure that residents of all ages throughout the Village of Estero and Greater Estero are both informed on the state of education in Estero as well as working towards bettering Estero’s education efforts, for both primary school and college.
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Check back often for news, information, and articles written by Engage Estero about everything related to education in the Village of Estero and the Greater Estero Area. We’re committed to providing up-to-date news and information on everything education and have even partnered with Lee County Schools to provide you information years-ahead on what’s happening in our city.
Estero residents turned out in force to support our local schools at the 13th annual “Breaking Par for Education” held February 1 & 2 at the Club at Grandezza. The Gala and Golf Tournament support LEAD Estero, a non-profit created and run by Estero High School...
Thank You, Chris Patricca, for your Efforts in Supporting Our Students And Serving on the Board of the School District of Lee County
By Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero Chris grew up in Boston, where she learned to love all Boston teams, but the Patriots are her favorite. She excelled in school and attended Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA, where she earned an A.A. in...
At the Annual Estero High School Awards on May 7th, LEAD Estero seniors presented the scholarships made possible by Breaking Par for Education event sponsored by Engage Estero and held at The Club at Grandezza in 2023. Recipients pictured Left to Right:Rolando...
Leadership Camp for High School Students “Shark Tank” like Experience ends with Scholarship Opportunities.
A very unique, free of charge, experience is available to 2024-2025 Estero High School rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. The LEAD Estero Leadership Camp is a four-day “Shark Tank” like experience. This highly rated program is being held at the Daveler &...
By Mike Wasson, Director, Engage Estero The Village of Estero Council issued a Proclamation its Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th honoring 39 Estero High School Students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. In his remarks, Jon McLain, Village of...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
Sponsored by Engage Estero, LEAD Estero develops “Leadership Summer Camp at FGCU” for High School Students“Students helping Students,” says Jeffrey Stevens, Founder and President of LEAD Estero. That motivated him and his brother Matthew Stevens to start LEAD Estero....
Our June 2023 Education Newsletter covers Principal Gunderson’s retirement, Essay Scholarship Winners, and JA programs held this year.
Florida Gulf Coast University President-elect Aysegul Timur talks about her priorities and other topics. She will be the fifth president and first woman to lead the university.
LEAD Estero raises scholarship funds with "Breaking Par at Grandezza"Left to Right: Goflers Lawrence Sutherland, Fred Manley, and Michael BreesonLeft to Right: Amy Kuchenbecker (Engage Estero) and Dr. Sandra Kauanui (Guest of Honor). Credit: Michael Stevens, Lee...
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