A Stepping Stone Foundation

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A Stepping Stone Foundation Transforming lives through quality two-generation education.

Founded in 1989, A Stepping Stone currently collaborates with Alhambra, Isaac and Synergy School Districts to provide three preschool classes for a total of 60 three- and four-year-old preschool children, 39 younger siblings, and adult education for the parents. Our Preschool: We provide a tuition free, high quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program. It is comprehensive and creates success for children at risk of school failure due to literacy issues. Family Literacy: We ensure family success by requiring the parents to attend: tuition free adult education classes, parental classroom participation and parenting classes. Further supports include home visiting and tuition free child care and enrichment for the younger siblings of our preschool students. Our Community: We further ensure success by: providing our preschool children with meals in partnership with the hosting school district, partnering our preschool program with colleges and local organizations to assist family literacy by providing adult education, and reaching as many preschool children as possible through blended funding streams. Our Success: We reward and continue to promote family literacy by providing post secondary education opportunities to our former preschoolers who are now high school graduates, by enabling access to college through our college scholarship fund.

Our hearts are so full. ❤️✨Cena y Serenata was such a special evening and we’re feeling incredibly grateful for everyone...
10/11/2026

Our hearts are so full. ❤️✨

Cena y Serenata was such a special evening and we’re feeling incredibly grateful for everyone who made it possible. From our families and community to our sponsors, donors and friends, thank you for showing up, believing in our mission and being part of something so meaningful.

Nights like these remind us what’s possible when a community comes together around children, families and education. Every story shared, every connection made and every act of generosity helps us continue this work.

Thank you for being part of the A Stepping Stone Foundation family. We’re so grateful to have you walking alongside us. ❤️

Here are a few moments we’ll be holding close. ✨

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Jennifer Dial 🩵Jennifer Dial is the Principal of Sunburst Elementary School in the Washington ...
09/25/2026

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Jennifer Dial 🩵

Jennifer Dial is the Principal of Sunburst Elementary School in the Washington Elementary School District, where she has served as principal since 2019. A longtime educator and school leader, Jennifer is passionate about creating school communities where students feel known, families feel connected, and educators have the support they need to help every child succeed.
 
Throughout her career, Jennifer has focused on strengthening school culture, improving student outcomes, and building meaningful partnerships between schools, families, and the broader community. At Sunburst, she leads a diverse Title I school community and has worked to expand opportunities for students while developing systems that support their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
 
Jennifer values the important role that strong schools, engaged families, and community partnerships play in supporting children. She is excited to bring her experience as a public school educator and principal to her work with A Stepping Stone Foundation.
 
Jennifer is also a mom to 13 year old twins, Emily and Zach, who keep her and her husband extremely busy with all things football and cheer.  Jennifer brings both an educator’s and a parent’s perspective to her work with children and families.
 

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Jennifer Dial 🩵Jennifer Dial is the Principal of Sunburst Elementary School in the Washington ...
09/25/2026

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Jennifer Dial 🩵

Jennifer Dial is the Principal of Sunburst Elementary School in the Washington Elementary School District, where she has served as principal since 2019. A longtime educator and school leader, Jennifer is passionate about creating school communities where students feel known, families feel connected, and educators have the support they need to help every child succeed.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has focused on strengthening school culture, improving student outcomes, and building meaningful partnerships between schools, families, and the broader community. At Sunburst, she leads a diverse Title I school community and has worked to expand opportunities for students while developing systems that support their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Jennifer values the important role that strong schools, engaged families, and community partnerships play in supporting children. She is excited to bring her experience as a public school educator and principal to her work with A Stepping Stone Foundation.

Jennifer is also a mom to 13 year old twins, Emily and Zach, who keep her and her husband extremely busy with all things football and cheer. Jennifer brings both an educator’s and a parent’s perspective to her work with children and families. 📚✨🫂

📣 OUR NEW SCHOOL PARTNER IS HIRING! 💛Washington Elementary School District 6 is hiring a Lead Teacher for the LEAF class...
09/11/2026

📣 OUR NEW SCHOOL PARTNER IS HIRING! 💛

Washington Elementary School District 6 is hiring a Lead Teacher for the LEAF classroom at Washington Elementary School in Phoenix! 🌱
✨ Full-Time
📍 Phoenix, AZ
📅 Starts immediately
📌 Applications accepted until filled

We’re excited to partner with Washington Elementary School District 6 to bring the LEAF program to more families in our community. 💛

👉 Ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners and families? Apply today through Washington Elementary School District 6!

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Laura Terech 💛Meet Laura, a dedicated advocate for education, public service and her community...
09/04/2026

✨ Board Member Spotlight: Laura Terech 💛

Meet Laura, a dedicated advocate for education, public service and her community.

Laura is a former K–2 Title I teacher and Arizona public school product. She served as an Arizona State Representative for District 4 and was a member of the House Education Committee. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Arizona America250 Commission with the Secretary of State.

Laura has been recognized as a NewDEAL Leader and was a national nominee for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award.

We’re so grateful to have Laura on the A Stepping Stone Foundation Board and for the experience and passion she brings to our mission of empowering families through two-generation education. 🌱💛

Something beautiful is coming back. ✨❤️After three years, Cena y Serenata is returning!On October 2nd, we’ll gather agai...
09/01/2026

Something beautiful is coming back. ✨❤️

After three years, Cena y Serenata is returning!

On October 2nd, we’ll gather again for an evening filled with music, connection, inspiring stories and the people who make A Stepping Stone Foundation what it is.

Cena y Serenata is more than a night out, it’s an opportunity to come together and celebrate what’s possible when we invest in children, families and education. ❤️

We can’t wait to welcome our community back for this special evening and celebrate the families, educators, supporters and friends who continue to believe in brighter futures.

✨ Friday, October 2, 2026
📍 SRP PERA Club | Tempe, AZ

🎟️ Tickets are now available! Visit the link in our bio to join us.

We’ll see you there. 🥂✨

Your next step could be the beginning of something beautiful. 💛🎓The ASSF Alumni Scholarship is still accepting applicati...
08/29/2026

Your next step could be the beginning of something beautiful. 💛🎓

The ASSF Alumni Scholarship is still accepting applications but the application window is closing soon!

If you’re an eligible ASSF alum, we encourage you to take this opportunity and apply. We’re proud to continue supporting our alumni as they take their next steps and build their futures. ✨

Have questions about the application? Send us a DM or email us, we’re happy to help! 🤍

Sometimes, the difference is having someone who believes in you. 💛A teacher who sees your potential.A parent who keeps e...
08/21/2026

Sometimes, the difference is having someone who believes in you. 💛

A teacher who sees your potential.
A parent who keeps encouraging you.
A community that reminds you that you’re not alone.
A program that gives your family the tools and support to keep moving forward.

At A Stepping Stone Foundation, we believe education is a family journey. Through two-generation education, we support children and caregivers as they learn, grow and build toward what’s next.

Because when families have access to support, resources and people who believe in them, the possibilities can look very different. 🌱

We’re grateful to be part of those journeys.

Every great adventure begins with a good book. 📚💛This month’s featured read is Corduroy, a timeless story about friendsh...
08/13/2026

Every great adventure begins with a good book. 📚💛

This month’s featured read is Corduroy, a timeless story about friendship, kindness, belonging and being loved just as you are. Reading together helps build language, confidence, imagination and a lifelong love of learning, one story at a time.

Have you read Corduroy with your little one? We’d love to hear about your family’s favorite children’s books in the comments! 📖✨

Every school year starts at home. 💛🍎Long before the first school bell rings, learning begins with the people who encoura...
08/03/2026

Every school year starts at home. 💛🍎

Long before the first school bell rings, learning begins with the people who encourage, support and believe in a child every step of the way.

At A Stepping Stone Foundation, we know parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers. Together, we’re building strong foundations for a lifetime of learning, growth and opportunity. 🙌🏽

Here’s to a wonderful school year for every student, family and educator! ✨📚

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Location 2851 W Kathleen Road, Arizona 85053
Phoenix, AZ
85053

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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