MY MOM LEFT A LEGACY OF
LITERACY
& ACHIEVEMENT
We’re Restoring That Legacy Because Their Success IS Our Future
MY MOM LEFT A LEGACY OF
LITERACY
& ACHIEVEMENT
We’re Restoring That Legacy Because Their Success IS Our Future
Apply NOW for on-site Summer Session June 14th thru July 30th!
Donate To 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!
After-School
Program
Research shows that out-of-school time programs like M.A.S.T.R. Kids have a positive effect on reading and math achievement!
Summer
Program
During the summer months, students typically lose 8 to 12 weeks of learning, unless they are provided with academic enrichment.
Apply
Today
We want to work with students on an ongoing basis and we give preference to students enrolled in one program and seeking to participate in the other.
About Us
Hi, I’m Bridgette. My father and I created the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation (SPPF) alongside family members and close friends of my mom (especially Angela Collins and Gladys McNeil). We acted because my mom implored us to “DO SOMETHING” to help improve education outcomes for children in our community.
Impact
summer learning loss
level in eight weeks!
in reading this summer
“I AM a Reader — I learned 300 new words this summer!!”
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
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!
Become a Partner
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!
Latest News
Amazing Fall Growth at SPPF!
Fall has been an amazing time for SPPF. Even through all of the challenges, we had lots of success and we’re excited to share.
Featuring Future Leaders: Meet Isaiah & Kourtney
Meet Isaiah Tell us a little about yourself. I am Isaiah, and I am a preteen. I live with both my parents and four siblings. I am in the 7th grade. I attend church regularly and I admire our pastor. The position I play on my Varsity Pee Wee football team is defensive tackle. I
Roots, Wings and Results
As our students returned to school with the pandemic still raging in our community, we took a moment to remind ourselves of our role. We ground our students by providing a loving community that celebrates a history which places them at its center. We prepare our students by setting high expectations and helping them develop the educational tools to exceed them!
Our Sponsors
SPPF is extremely blessed by many donors who contribute regularly to enable the important work of the M.A.S.T.R. Kids programs.
