The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation

At the core of the legacy was nurturing curiosity through reading and telling stories together. Let’s pass it on …

Programs

Our M.A.S.T.R. Kids Programs – Math, Art, Science, Technology & Reading – nurture curiosity and a love of learning with Literacy and STEAM curriculum that develops both sides of the brain!

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Problem

Despite their capabilities, most students attending community schools in South St. Petersburg are significantly underperforming national peers. Low literacy rates are a common outcome with only 23% of third graders in these schools reading at grade level.

Solution

SPPF M.A.S.T.R. Kids Program provides personalized learning in a fun environment — our Math, Art, Science, Technology and Reading curriculum is designed to address skill gaps while fostering a love of learning.

ImPACT

80%

of students avoid summer learning loss

12%

of students advanced a full grade level in eight weeks!

63%

of students demonstrated learning gains in reading this summer

“I AM a Reader — I learned 300 new words this summer!!”

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“I AM a Writer — I will write plays and poems!”

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“I AM a Scientist — A-C-C-E-L-E-R-A-T-O-R describes me perfectly!

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“I AM an Artist — I read to stir my creativity!”

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“I AM an Engineer — I read to build stuff!”

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Ways You Can Help

Donate

Sponsor a student for the summer $2000; pay for a writing class $50. Anything you can afford helps us close the achievement gap for students!

Volunteer

Tell us your area of interest and availability, we’ll let you know when and where! Our focus is on academic outcomes so we’re always in need of teachers and volunteers with passion to help students learn and explore through reading, math, science and/or arts