Engage. Educate. Empower.
Our Programs
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College & Career Ready
Designed to foster the knowledge, attitudes, and habits that steer 5-8 grade students toward post-high school education, training and fulfilling careers, this program connects students with the resources they need to achieve their dreams.
The College and Career Ready program strategically teaches and fosters important skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, professionalism, and creative problem solving to develop a skilled workforce.
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Mentors in Toledo Schools Literacy
The Mentors in Toledo Schools Literacy Program is aimed at nurturing early literacy skills among students in grades K-3 by providing one on one support for struggling readers.
Incorporating Science of Reading-based instruction and fostering meaningful relationships with trusted adults, the program promotes literacy development and provides crucial social-emotional support. This holistic approach ensures that struggling readers receive the necessary tools and encouragement to unlock their full potential.
Our Mission
Partners in Education (PIE), founded in 1994, is a non-profit organization that develops educational programming for Toledo area K-12 schools. Our mission is to support student success through community engagement.
Our Goals
The organization focuses on three main areas of support:
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To build literacy skills by supporting teachers and offering one-on-one tutoring and mentorship for students.
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To develop students’ future-readiness by supporting workforce development skills, building support networks, fostering personal development and making connections with local businesses.
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To engage the community by enlisting passionate volunteers and coordinating meaningful collaborations with local organizations.
Our Team
Brooke Schlageter | Executive Director
Samantha Warren | Program Manager, Education Specialist
Jessica Ray | Communications and Programs Manager
Ondriel Foster | Education Specialist
Reed Steele | Education Specialist
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” - Frederick Douglass
Our History
Partners in Education of Toledo was founded in 1994 by the Toledo Rotary, with support from the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce, area banks and corporations. The first several years of Partners in Education were focused on connecting area businesses with schools to “adopt” for support and volunteering. As district and school funding and volunteer needs have changed, so has our business model.
Partners in Education is always seeking ways to collaborate in supporting area schools. Please contact us if you would like to bring one of our programs to your school, community center or agency. We love to work with community members, businesses and other nonprofit organizations on partnership opportunities. After all, Partners is our first name.
Our Partners
Sunbridge Schools
Therma-Tru Doors
Toledo Public Schools
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Toledo Rotary
TutorSmart
United Way of Greater Toledo
KeyBank Foundation
Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services
Owens-Illinois
The Oswald Supporting Organization
Queen of Apostles School
Read for Literacy
Rosary Cathedral Catholic School
The Andersons, Inc.
Board of Lucas County Commissioners
Buckeye Broadband
City of Toledo
Discovery Academy
Horizon Science Academy
John Henry Eldred, Jr. Foundation