Signature event at The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education highlights student achievement, civic engagement and the power of philanthropy
(WEST PALM BEACH) – The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education (CCE) will host its annual “Thanks for Giving” Fall Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, at its West Palm Beach campus. Susan Telesco and Pauline Pitt will chair the event.
“It is an honor to co-chair this luncheon with my dear friend Susan in support of The Foundations School (TFS) and the Center for Creative Education,” said Pitt. “Today’s program gives guests a unique chance to hear directly from students about what they’re learning and how it connects to their lives. Their voices remind us why investing in education is so critical and why this work has the power to transform futures here in Palm Beach County and beyond.”
The day begins with a reception on the school’s newly unveiled playground – designed with input from TFS students themselves – followed by classroom visits where supporters will see CCE’s distinctive approach in action. TFS blends high-leverage practices with whole-child support, including helping students achieve grade-level literacy, small class sizes, personalized learning pathways, project-based experiential learning and family engagement.
Guests will experience how this model builds academic excellence and social-emotional growth, preparing students, especially those historically underserved in traditional systems, to thrive. The program will culminate with a Q&A session between Palm Beach Mayor Danielle H. Moore and TFS students, moderated by philanthropic and cultural arts sector leader Rena Blades, offering a first-hand look at lessons in civic engagement and government.
“Each year, the ‘Thanks for Giving’ Fall Luncheon reminds us of the extraordinary generosity that fuels our mission,” said Robert L. Hamon, President and CEO of CCE. “The Foundations School is proof that when students are given the right opportunities, they excel beyond expectations. This event celebrates not just our progress, but the community of supporters who believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education.”
CCE advances academic success through programs that support students, families and communities. The Foundations School, one of four programmatic pillars, is a K–5 independent school achieving transformative results for underserved students. Tuition is accessible thanks to critical philanthropic support and state scholarships. CCE’s research produces results that inform and impact the field of education.
For additional information on The Foundations School or CCE, visit cceflorida.org. To purchase a ticket or to make a donation toward a scholarship, please call Vivianne Hall at 561.805.9927; extension 118.