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Volunteer Spotlight: Karla VanFleet

In this section, we invite you to get to know the volunteers who make our work possible. What draws them to the Center? What inspires them to return week after week? You’ll find those answers below. Behind every confident student and every quiet breakthrough is often...

Student Spotlight: Santaigo

Every student who walks through our doors brings a unique story shaped by learning, effort, and resilience. This month, we’re proud to share one of those stories. A reminder that progress looks different for every child, and that each step forward is worth...

A Cut Above

We’re proud to share that Florida Weekly recently featured Elvin, one of our Gargiulo Education Center scholarship recipients, in their article “A Cut Above” written by Andrea Stetson. The story highlights his hard work, determination, and the bright future he’s...

Gargiulo Education Center Welcomes Kim Koehl As New Board President

The Gargiulo Education Center is proud to announce that during the October Board Meeting, Kim Koehl was elected President of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. With years of dedicated involvement, Kim has been an integral part of the organization, most...

It’s Not Only About What Goes On Inside The Center . . .

At Gargiulo Education Center, our mission extends far beyond the walls of the Center. It’s not just about the academic lessons we teach inside the Center—it’s about enriching the lives of our students with meaningful experiences outside of school that...

From Struggles to Success: Augustin’s Inspiring Journey

When Augustin Carapia-Solano first arrived at Gargiulo Education Center, he faced significant challenges. He struggled with basic skills like holding a pencil properly and had difficulty communicating. But today, as a senior at Aubrey Rogers High School in Naples,...