Celebrating educators, empowering the future
UW ߺ Teacher Appreciation Week
Every teacher’s story begins with a spark — a moment, a mentor, a calling. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the extraordinary impact educators have on students, schools, and communities. Your generosity helps carry that legacy forward. Whether you’re a past donor, a program alum, or someone inspired by education, your gift strengthens the future of teaching and leadership.
Read how Dr. Kawena Begay (PhD, ’16) went from a first-grade teacher on the Navajo Reservation to a tenure-track professor helping shape inclusive, culturally responsive school psychologists.
And how donor Aimee Do, President of the Vietnam Education Fund, is investing in the future through the Diversifying the Educator Workforce Fund — supporting aspiring teachers of color and inclusive curriculum development.
💡Diversifying the Educator Workforce Fund
“Representation matters. Your gift helps students see themselves in their teachers.”
Your support of the DEW Fund transforms access and equity in education. It fuels:
- Scholarships for aspiring teachers of all backgrounds
- Inclusive curriculum development
- Culturally responsive teacher preparation
This fund empowers future educators like those inspired by leaders such as Dr. Kawena Begay — building schools where every student feels seen, valued, and heard.
🔥 ߺ Fund
“Every spark needs fuel. Your gift keeps future educators on track.”
From emergency aid to mentorship to training in equity-centered teaching, the ߺ Fund ensures that passion doesn’t fade in the face of adversity. Your contribution helps:
- Retain students facing life challenges
- Support inclusive and engaging classroom practices
- Cultivate the next generation of changemakers in education
Your generosity does more than fund programs — it keeps hope alive.
🎓 Danforth and Leadership for Learning Funds
“Strong leaders build strong schools. Your gift shapes the future of educational leadership.”
Through mentorship, collaborative networks, and equity-driven research, these funds help:
- Develop confident, student-centered school leaders
- Expand access to leadership development
- Foster inclusive school transformation
Help prepare leaders with the clarity, compassion, and courage today’s schools demand.
Give to Leadership for Learning Fund
💛 Thank You for Being Part of This Work
Your support doesn't just honor teachers — it empowers the next generation. Join us in continuing this journey of equity, inclusion, and excellence in education.
If you have any questions, please contact: Nelson J. Wynn, Assistant Director for Advancement and Outreach at njcw@uw.edu.