From an early age Alex Booker knew the importance of having hands in the soil. Booker’s grandparents were farmers in Mississippi, a skill that turned out to be generational. “I had always been doing indoor plant care and garden maintenance, but this was my first time really getting out there.” says Booker, reflecting on the Read More
Justin Cruz, a West High School alum, leads the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program at American Family Insurance. Wanting to take that knowledge to the community, he and American Family joined our Adopt-a-School program, giving staff the opportunity to work directly with students in our Madison.
Helping Women and Youth Create a Secure Financial Future La Follette High School class of 1985 alumna Kim Sponem is CEO/President of one of Wisconsin’s largest credit unions, Summit Credit Union. Under her leadership since 2002 (then named CUNA Credit Union) it has grown from $200 million to $4.5 billion in assets; its branch network has Read More
As 2019 draws to a close, we here at the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools have much to be grateful for. We are able to do so much for our public schools and scholars throughout the year – because of generous partners and a giving community. So, we counted the ways. #Impact19 is a series Read More
As part of our mission to unite and network MMSD Alumni to help our public schools today and tomorrow, the Foundation is asking members of the Memorial High Community – alumni in particular – to brainstorm with us! Please join us Wed, November 20! What: Brainstorming Session Madison Memorial High School Board of Visitors When: Read More
