Who We Are
The North Naples Education Center (formerly Gargiulo Education Center) empowers children from underserved communities in Naples with academic support and enriching activities that help them learn, grow, and thrive as confident, caring members of society.
Mission Statement
Academic Support, Career Development, Nurturing Environment
The North Naples Education Center offers academic support and career development in a nurturing environment for children from at-risk backgrounds and families working in Naples-area industries, including agriculture — helping them grow into confident and successful young adults.
Vision
Our vision is to empower underserved and at-risk students through nurturing, inclusive after-school programs that promote academic achievement, career readiness, social development, and emotional intelligence — guiding them to become confident and successful young adults.
Values
Respect — We value respect, both for ourselves and for others. Respect for differences and hardships, as well as similarities and successes, guides all of our actions and our decisions.
Effort — We expect everyone to put their best foot forward and make an initial effort to succeed; after this initial effort, we expect continued efforts to work hard and to persevere.
Curiosity — We embrace intellectual curiosity and the thirst for improvement.
Learning — We encourage learning throughout our entire community. Learning is a lifelong pursuit, no matter the age or occupation. We all continue to learn from one another and improve upon ourselves, whether it be the students, teachers, volunteers, or their families.