RADNOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Roberta devotes a great deal of her time to working with our community's students. Every summer she works with multiple student interns on projects that will help our community. One of her senior student interns was so impressed with Roberta that she chose to write a college essay about her. The essay question asked her to “Describe someone who you see as a community builder. What actions has that person taken? How has their work made a difference in your life?” The student shared that she was inspired by Roberta's determination and growth mindset. She said Roberta “truly wants to make Radnor a better place and does everything in her power to do so. With her as a role model, I will do the same for my community.”
Radnor Educational Foundation Spends One “Night In” Radnor! The landscape for fundraising looks very different this year and Radnor Educational Foundation met the challenge with a virtual fundraising event on April 25, hosted by local CBS 3 news anchor Jessica Kartalija.
One “Night In” Radnor artwork by RHS student Hope Delaney
ONIR Emcee CBS 3 Anchor Jessica Kartalija
Traditionally, REF plans its main fundraising event as a grand and festive gala at local hot spots in Radnor, but this year the nonprofit tried something different with a Sunday evening online event called One “Night In” Radnor. The event featured entertainment, online auction, magician, dance troupe, poetry reading, and an improv group, all performed by Radnor students and families. The auction had some old favorites for kids and families plus a few unique one-of-a-kind “experiences” donated by parents and area businesses. Kartalija, a Radnor parent, hosted the event from Radnor High School's auditorium. “We were excited to be broadcasting from the high school, which recently received a sizable REF grant to upgrade its lighting and sound technology,” said Theji Brennan, REF Director. “It was a great venue for our event and a terrific opportunity for the community to see an REF grant at work.” This was also the first year REF presented the Anne Peters Volunteer Award. The award was established in 2020 in memory of Anne Peters, a longtime Radnor Educational Foundation Board Member and loyal volunteer in all Radnor Schools. As one of REF's founding Board Members, Anne was committed to enriching the Anne Peters 4
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experience of all Radnor Township School District teachers, staff, and students. A selfless “doer,” Anne found great joy in volunteering and helping others, often taking on critical behind-the-scenes roles. This award is presented annually to a REF volunteer who embodies Anne's kindness, steadfast volunteerism, and tireless devotion to the Radnor Township School District and the surrounding community. Roberta Winters, a long-time volunteer for the Radnor Educational Foundation, was this year's recipient. Roberta taught in Radnor schools for over 30 years and was the first teacher on the REF grants committee. Roberta has stated to students in Radnor that her greatest personal accomplishment is being an advocate for our community. Much of her impact has dealt with improving our township's education system, collaborating with community members, and raising voting awareness and issues.
Radnor Educational Foundation supports programs for Radnor Township School District students which go beyond what the district's budget can support. Since its inception in 1994, REF has granted $1.5 million for programs in the arts, STEAM, wellness and curriculum enhancement. Learn more about REF at www.radnoreducationalfoundation.org.
Roberta Winters receives the Anne Peters Volunteer Award
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