Upper Arlington Education Foundation

09/01/2026

📅SAVE THE DATE📅

Join UA+Ed and the UA Alumni Association for an engaging evening with UAHS Class of 1971 alumna and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Rose Gottemoeller as she discusses her newest book, Security Through Cooperation, on September 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Friends Theater at the Upper Arlington Public Library.

An internationally recognized leader in diplomacy, arms control and global security, Gottemoeller was the first woman to serve as the Deputy Secretary General of NATO. She is currently the William J. Perry Lecturer at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation. 🌟

Earlier that day, Rose will also return to UAHS to speak with social studies classes so they, too, can learn about her career and her experience at UAHS.🖤💛


Upper Arlington Alumni Association

09/01/2026

🚨Grant in Action Alert 🚨

UA+Ed was proud to support Barrington Progressive’s Meeting the Needs of Our Community project last school year -- students learned about hunger, homelessness and what it means to be the future citizens and leaders our world needs. 🌟

As part of the project, students built, decorated and installed 5 Free Little Pantries around Columbus. Over the summer, Barrington Progressive families helped keep them stocked!🥫

Student Charlie T. said it best, "We made a difference. We knew that we were helping people, including kids. That really matters."

Learn. Build. Give. Repeat. That’s a pretty powerful ripple effect. 💛

08/31/2026

Please join us for this special dedication of The Hope Garden - this Friday, September 4th at 5:30 p.m. 💛

08/28/2026

We’re proud to celebrate this year’s Amity Difference Maker Award Winners! 🖤💛

Congrats to Colson S. and the Barrington team for making our schools more caring, connected and inclusive. We can’t wait to see the ripple effect of your work! 🌟

Celebrating our difference-makers! 💛

Upper Arlington Education Foundation presented its second annual Amity Difference Maker Awards to people who help create a school culture where everyone feels safe, valued and heard.

🌟 Colson S., an Upper Arlington High School senior, was recognized for his work and advocacy as a member of the Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council.

🌟 The Barrington Elementary team of Katie Benton, Nicole Staker, Ashley Stechschulte and Kelli Wilcox was recognized for their yearlong authentic learning project, Meeting the Needs of Our Community.

Both are great examples of compassion, leadership and a commitment to strengthening our school community.

Each recipient received a $1,000 grant from the Upper Arlington Education Foundation to further their impact.

08/27/2026

Big congratulations to our 2026 Joanie Dugger Educators of the Year! 🖤💛
Britt Richey — Windermere
Elizabeth Blank — Hastings
Michael Donelson — UAHS

Each educator will receive funding through the Joanie Dugger Educators of the Year Fund to turn an idea into something meaningful for their students - a lovely tribute to a longtime and beloved Executive Director of UA+Ed.💛

We’re excited to see what these educators dream up—and the impact that follows! 🌟🐻

Three educators. So much impact. 💛

Congratulations to our 2026 Joanie Dugger Educators of the Year:

⭐ Britt Richey — Windermere Elementary
⭐ Elizabeth Blank — Hastings Middle School
⭐ Michael Donelson — Upper Arlington High School

Now in its sixth year, the Joanie Dugger Educators of the Year Fund with the Upper Arlington Education Foundation provides funding for projects of the recipients’ choice while honoring the legacy of longtime Upper Arlington Education Foundation executive director Joanie Dugger.

We’re proud to celebrate these educators and the difference they make for students every day! 🐻💛

08/25/2026

You don't want to miss this one! Grab tickets now for Fostering a Conversation Series Speaker Damon West on September 15th 7:00 p.m.

The Upper Arlington Community Foundation is proud to continue the Fostering a Conversation series with keynote speaker and bestselling author Damon West on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 PM at Upper Arlington High School.

Damon's story of resilience, redemption, and positive change is one you will not want to miss. Tickets are now live, grab yours at the link below or by scanning the QR code!

https://www.fosteringaconversationua.com/

A special thank you to our partners: Upper Arlington Schools, the Upper Arlington Education Foundation and Upper Arlington Alumni Association, and the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership.

08/24/2026

We love our UA Schools Staff! 🖤💛

08/21/2026

EVERY DONATION CREATES A RIPPLE!

Andros Science Field Trip Waterproof Cameras 📷 -->

🐠1000s of high quality marine biology photos
📵Allowed students to be present
💡Inspired observation and curiosity
🔍Supported independence and engagement

08/20/2026

Please join us 💛

08/20/2026

Big transitions are easier when you don’t have to navigate them alone. 🖤💛

UA+Ed funding helped train two additional teachers to lead UAHS's Link Crew program.

On the first day, upperclassmen welcome freshmen, help them find their way around and make connections—helping them start high school feeling a little more confident and a lot more connected.