Shark Grant Night (Dec 2025)

Join us for an exciting evening at Shark Grant Night as Nassau County teachers step into the spotlight to pitch their innovative classroom ideas in a fun, high-energy “Shark Tank” style event.
Our Shark Panel includes community members such as Tara Beth Anderson, Jenny Schaffer, Cezar Gonzalez, and Michael Brooks.
Come cheer them on, learn about creative projects happening in our schools, and see firsthand how community support helps bring these ideas to life.
Mocama Beer Company
December 4, 2025
6:00–7:30 PM
Organizer: Susan DeVane, (904) 753-0299, sdevane@nassaueducationfoundation.org
Teacher of The Year- Diamond Gala (Jan 2026)

Please join us at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for an exciting Diamond Gala, honoring the gems of learning! We will have live music, a DJ, dancing and a live auction-all to benefit The Nassau Education Foundation. This special evening will raise funds to further our mission of providing classroom grants to teachers across Nassau County. Help us celebrate teachers and move us toward our next million dollars in grant funding.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Date & Time: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 5:30-11 PM
Organizer: Susan DeVane, (904) 753-0299, sdevane@nassaueducationfoundation.org
For Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities – CLICK HERE
Grant Giving Campaign (Formerly our Annual Membership Drive)

By donating as little as $50 (or $150, $300 or $500) to The Nassau Education Foundation you help to enhance the learning experience of students in Nassau County, Florida. A $1200 donation will fully fund a classroom grant. We love our teachers and strive to make their classrooms the most interesting and innovative in the state. Even more exciting is the fact that up to $33,000 of private donations are matched through The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations! Thanks for being a part of our mission!
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