Final Thoughts from the Director of Advancement

FinalThoughts fROm thE DIRECtOR Of aDvanCEmEnt

My name is Jeff Blair and I have been the Director of Advancement at ECS since 2016. After relocating to Fort Myers from Atlanta, GA in 2011, my children began attending ECS and it instantly became a very special place for our family. MacKenzie is part of the Class of 2018 and Logan, the Class of 2022. My wife and I value Christian education and love the structure that ECS has provided. I deem it a privilege to support the advancement of our campus so that families and students can thrive in an energetic and ambitious environment.

One of my first projects at ECS was creating The Sentinel Fund to support the school’s continued growth and future expansion. Beginning in the summer of 2022, we have three very important projects that The Sentinel Fund will support.

1. New STEM Lab. This lab will feature five 3-D printers, robotics and virtual reality equipment. The space will also be equipped with functional workstations and unique seating that will support group learning and interaction. The curriculum for the STEM lab will range from K5-8th grade.

2. To support our tremendous growth, we have built 4 new classrooms in the preschool building that will now house our K4 program. The classrooms have brand new desks, seating, and curricular tools that will make this a premium location for growth and learning. Please note that the K4 program remains part of the traditional school and under the leadership of our Lower School principal.

3. Our Upper School staff and students are very important to us. In order to create a favorable environment that will stimulate learning and a sense of community, we will be upgrading several areas that include: Tile flooring throughout the walkways and common areas, new carpet for each classroom, improved LED lighting, additional office space and bathroom enhancements.

Thank you for your continued support. We would encourage you to prayerfully consider giving to the Sentinel Fund and making 2022-2023 the best year yet. You can do this on our website at goecs.org and click GIVE.

“Each of you should give what you decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things and at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

For The Sentinels,

Jeff Blair, Director of Advancement