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35 Reasons to Celebrate: Meet the Take Stock in Children 2026 Outstanding Seniors

35 Reasons to Celebrate: Meet the Take Stock in Children 2026 Outstanding Seniors Every year, Take Stock in Children students prove what is possible when young people are given the right support at the right time. This year, we are proud to celebrate 35 Outstanding Seniors from across Florida who are closing one chapter and …

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Take Stock in Children Launches “Mentoring Changes Lives” License Plate to Support Florida Students

MEDIA CONTACT: Josie Smith / Carson Celio O’Connell & Goldberg PR jsmith@oandgpr.com / ccelio@onadgpr.com Take Stock in Children Launches “Mentoring Changes Lives” License Plate to Support Florida Students New specialty plate raises awareness and funding for mentoring and scholarships DAVIE, Fla. (March 31, 2026) – Take Stock in Children, a Florida-based nonprofit providing mentoring and …

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Celebrating Outstanding Take Stock in Children Leaders 4 Life

Celebrating Outstanding Take Stock in Children Leaders 4 Life Take Stock in Children is proud to recognize a remarkable group of students whose academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service exemplify the mission of Take Stock in Children. These students represent communities across Florida and reflect the determination, resilience, and promise of the thousands of …

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Honoring 25 Years of Impact: Janice Tucker Named Mentor of the Year

Take Stock in Children of Clay County recently had the opportunity to recognize an extraordinary individual whose dedication to students and mentorship has spanned more than two decades. During a special celebration, we proudly honored Mrs. Janice Tucker as our 2026 Mentor of the Year, recognizing her 25 years of unwavering service, leadership, and commitment …

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Leaders 4 Life fellow EllaGrace Clinger: A Future Physician Leading with Compassion, Courage, and Purpose

From Shalimar, Florida, EllaGrace Clinger is a standout senior at Niceville High School. Her academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service have made her a role model for her peers and a source of pride for the Take Stock in Children community. Graduating with a 3.88 GPA, EllaGrace has successfully balanced a demanding schedule of …

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2025 Leaders 4 Life fellow Mithila "Mia" Paul

Leaders 4 Life: Mithila “Mia” Paul: Future Occupational Therapist Blending STEM, Art, and Compassion

Mithila “Mia” Paul’s story begins with a foundation built by her parents, who immigrated to the United States from Bangladesh. They instilled in her a deep love for learning—but even more importantly, a love for humankind. “My parents honed in the importance of kindness to others in a world surrounded by unkind people,” Mia reflects. …

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Take Stock 2025 Leader 4 Life fellow Sophie Beltran

Leaders 4 Life: Crochet, Creativity, and Conservation: Sophie Beltran’s Path to Success

Meet Sophie Beltran, a determined and passionate senior from Riverview High School in Sarasota County. Sophie’s academic journey has been nothing short of impressive, earning a 3.88 GPA while enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Her dedication to her studies and extracurricular activities has set the foundation for a bright future, one that’s deeply …

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Leaders 4 Life 2025 fellow Mercinda Cabrera

Leaders 4 Life: Mercinda Cabrera: How Music Shapes Leadership and Success for This Future Educator

Mercinda Cabrera, is a standout student of the Take Stock in Children program operated by the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. With an impressive 3.98 GPA, the graduating senior is not only excelling academically but also making a mark as a leader in her school and community. Mercinda balances time as a dually enrolled …

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Keiya Johnson: Shaping the Future of STEM and Nuclear Engineering

We are thrilled to celebrate Keiya Johnson, one of our seven fellows in the Take Stock Leaders 4 Life program’s 2025 cohort. Representing the Take Stock in Children of Broward County program, Keiya’s exceptional academic achievements and dedication to empowering others exemplify the qualities of a true leader. Academic Excellence and Leadership Keiya’s impressive 4.0 …

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