2003-04 — a year in review the mission - tomorrow
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About Us2003-04 — A Year in Review
the missionProject Tomorrow
is a business and education non-profit collaborative dedicated to
enhancing K–12 science education in Orange County schools.
Inquiry-based science is the ideal vehicle for achieving
education excellence.
Project Tomorrow’s ImpactK–12 2003-04 Since 1997Teachers 970 2,928Students 28,842 83,256Parents 46,186 167,175
Reaching all 28 Districts
Community ScienceNights at Orange
Coast College andthe Ocean Institute
Docent Program(Saddleback
Valley Unified School District)
Utilizing5,282
volunteerhours
Project Tomorrow Connects People, Ideas and Resources.
2004 Vision for Excellence Award recipients.
Project Tomorrow leverages your investmentOur $4.0 million dollar investment since 1996 has leveraged over $40 million in local grants and programs.
Project Tomorrow focuses on the criticalneed for science education that prepares
students with the necessary skills tostrengthen the work force.
Why we do it:Project Tomorrow focuses on the critical need for scienceeducation, preparing students with the necessary skills tostrengthen the work force.
Why Science?Project Tomorrow promotes inquiry-based science as theideal vehicle for achieving education excellence.
Evidence demonstrates that science:
• Engages students in learning.
• Improves the mastery of reading, writing and math.
• Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Enhances teamwork and communication skills.
How we accomplish this:Project Tomorrow connects people, ideas and resources.
As a catalyst, we bring together like-minded individualsand organizations to create strategic connections to support science education.
Project Tomorrow invests in:
• Programs for students.
• Professional Development for educators.
• Community Involvement for parent leadership,educational foundations and professionals.
Project Tomorrow’s goal is to have:
• Hands-on, inquiry-based science instruction in every Orange County classroom.
• Interaction between students and “real-world”professionals, especially in grades 7–12.
• Outstanding training and support in science education for all teachers.
Board of Directors Officers:
Kevin Daly, Ph.D. ChairJudy Cunningham Vice Chair, EducationVivian Goldschmidt Vice Chair, BusinessGretchen Valentine Chief Financial OfficerCarole Zavala Secretary
Members:R. Bruce Andrews Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.Robert Barbot, Ed.D. Newport-Mesa Unified School DistrictMarian Bergeson ConsultantMarc Blythe Ernst & Young LLPAndrew Coulson M.I.N.D. InstituteKevin C. Daly, Ph.D. Avamar Technologies, Inc.Patricia D. Dever ExperianDavid Donaldson Morgan StanleyJulie Evans NetDayEric Frazier Washington Mutual, Inc.Paul Garza Orange County Business CouncilDan Gee Ocean InstituteJack Hawkins Sonora High School, La HabraJerry Hewitt The Boeing CompanyAmin I. Khalifa Apria Healthcare GroupJuan F. Lara University of California, IrvineMike Lefkowitz Samueli FoundationSusan Mas Charter Development AllianceKathy Moffat Fourth District PTAKevin Rafferty, Ed.D. Caparral Elementary, Ladera RanchHenry Samueli, Ph.D. Broadcom CorporationTara Saraye McPherson Magnet School, OrangeScott Smith State Farm Insurance CompaniesLaurie Mallory Thompson CAPSI - CaltechMary Townsend Orange County Department of EducationJohn Tu Kingston Technology CompanyJanice Turner ConsultantGretchen Valentine RSM McGladreyDavid Yasukochi KPMG LLP
Thomas C. K. Yuen SRS Labs, Inc.
Emeritus Board Members:Joel Slutzky ChairJill Bolton Disneyland ResortCaryl Collins Perfection Learning CorporationJudy Cunningham ConsultantKatie Fliegler Trabuco Hills High School, Mission ViejoVivian Goldschmidt ConsultantBill Habermehl Orange County Department of EducationJohn D. Leonard, Ed.D. ConsultantRichard M. Lodyga California State University, FullertonGeorge E. Miller, Ph.D. University of California, IrvineJames “Walkie” Ray Sanderson J. Ray DevelopmentPeter R. Villegas Washington Mutual, Inc.
About Us2003-04 — A Year in Review
the missionProject Tomorrow
is a business and education non-profit collaborative dedicated to
enhancing K–12 science education in Orange County schools.
Project Tomorrow1515 S. Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, California 92802714-780-7256 • 714-780-7872 faxwww.tomorrow.org • [email protected]