we champion children by connecting schools to their communities
About Us
From Our Founders
“I think a founder’s heart is when you really understand that there is genius, and passion, and love in other people. I get the chance, as the founder of School Connect, to unleash that beauty in other people. I get to believe in them, maybe even more than they believe in themselves. I get to introduce them to each other. I get to create that clear and simple pathway for them to be able to walk down together and transform a child’s life, a school’s life, and even a community’s life. There’s no greater feeling than believing in other people and getting to see them succeed.”
Why It Takes A Village
The resources and support kids need are all around them, but often parents, principals, and local leaders are disconnected and have no idea what their community can offer. School Connect helps leaders like YOU to build a village of support for the children in your community! We connect, train, and coach you to build strong, strategic partnerships that support local schools. Together, we can change the outcomes for children – because it truly takes a village to help EVERY CHILD reach their potential!
How to Get Involved!

Connect at a CAFÉ
Want to connect with school leadership and learn how you can make a difference?
Join a CAFÉ!

Champion Coaching
Want to take initiative in your community, but are not sure where to start?
We can help!

Love Our Schools
Join a service project geared to strategically impact the greatest goals of a school!

Parent Connect
Connect with other parents! Hear from experts on topics that you are living every single day!

Love Our Teachers
Teacher retention has a major impact on student outcomes. Let’s show them some love!

School Connect Summit
Network with top leaders across the state to form partnerships that change the outcomes for kids!

Champions of Education Awards
Help us honor champions of education both inside and outside the classroom!
What is the impact of community engagement?
We are so glad you asked! School Connect helps people build strategic partnerships to directly impact outcomes at local schools. We measure progress in School Case Studies which show how outcomes for children can change over time, as the community pools their network of resources to target areas of greatest need. Together, we can build the world our children deserve.
Our Founder’s Story
Every one of us has a story. Did you know that Tracey Beal’s childhood motivates her to support every child in every neighborhood she possibly can? Watch her story to find out more!
your
impact
$1.3 million dollars of volunteer service to school communities
12,484 computers donated
“You can be 5 and change the world, you can be 16 and change the world, 20 – any age you can change the world.”
4th Grade Student
Mountain View School
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Teacher retention in one K-8 school increased from 35% to 93%
Increased kindergarten reading scores 39% in K-8 AZ school
10,000 teacher care packages donated in 2020
Increased scores in math for students in one AZ elementary school: 20% of 4th graders, 19% of 5th graders, and 47% of 6th graders
Join Our Village
Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
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News & Events

Champions of Education Awards 2025
The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth. Every year School Connect presents awards in 15 categories, including individuals ranging from kindergarten all the way to CEO! Join us to honor their legacy!
When it comes to helping students thrive, the most important question isn’t always “How can I do this?”
Instead, try asking...
“Who can help me make it happen?”
Your dreams deserve partners who are on your side!
Ready to find your "who"?!
In partnership with the Arizona Business & Education Coalition, Grand Canyon University, Victory Schools, and the Fiesta Sports Foundation, we invite you to join us September 10th for the Classroom to Career Workshop!
Learn more and get tickets at https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career/
#ClassroomtoCareer #STEM #Arizona #Education #WorkplaceDevelopment

Happy Independence Day from School Connect—where we believe every act of empowering schools creates a brighter future for our kids!
Thank you for being part of our village!
#4thofJuly

Want to make a difference? You might be just one connection away...
Just ask these 21 incredible girls! When Brooke Mandelbaum, a high schooler with a big heart, dreamed of giving back and helping girls feel beautiful, all she needed was a pathway.
That’s where School Connect came in—connecting Brooke with counselor Adriana Toles at Alhambra High School.
Together, they made prom dreams come true for 21 young women from Alhambra and Cesar Chavez High Schools who had a chance to pick out their own dresses, received perfume and tickets, and created memories they’ll never forget.
This is the power of connection—reminding every student that they matter, inside and out.
Here’s to sparking more joy, one connection at a time!
#SchoolConnect #PromDreams #PowerOfConnection #EveryChildMatters

You`re invited to join us at the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 10th!
As Dr. Carol Lippert shared, during this interactive event, educators and industry leaders will come together to connect, explore ways to enhance learning, and develop effective workplace pipelines.
Will we see you there?!
👉 Grab your spot here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career
Thank you to our partners: Grand Canyon University, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, Victory Schools AZ, and Fiesta Sports Foundation for making this event possible!
#ClassroomtoCareer #STEM #Arizona #Education

The most exciting opportunities for students rarely happen by accident...
They happen when the right people come together—each bringing something special to the table—to create something bigger than any one of us could achieve alone.
That’s exactly what’s happening with the Classroom to Career Workshop!
As we count down to September 10th, meet the incredible partners who are making this event possible.
More than sponsors, Grand Canyon University, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, and Fiesta Sports Foundation, are kindred spirits in believing in what`s possible when we come together to support schools and students.
Grab your ticket to join us on September 10th, and let`s connect and collaborate! https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career/
