“Our studio art class visited the Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell through a grant from SEF. It is so important for students to get out of the classroom to experience art created by others and from many periods in history. It opens their minds and gives them something more to work with. This experience gives them a deeper connection to their own work, and their own history.”

Jessica Sawchuk
HS Art Teacher

“We would never have the technology & engineering program we have today if it weren’t for the Skaneateles Education Foundation. SEF funded our 3D printers, robotics and hydroponics programs, and now we are so grateful that our grant for a CNC milling machine has been approved! All our 6th-9th graders will use it, along with our high school Project Lead the Way kids. This is an incredible opportunity to provide hands-on experience with a tool that has real-world applications. This kind of access will really give our students a leg up when they go on to college and beyond.”

Scott Stagnitta & Rob Tuttle
MS/HS Technology & Engineering Teachers

“I love my job. In my wildest dreams I never imagined how much I could love my job, and it’s because every day I get to see kids come to a place where they are learning, exploring, creating, and discovering. And having fun. Thanks to the vision and seed funding from SEF, our Waterman STEM Lab has evolved into a learning environment like no other. Our youngest learners now have the opportunity and resources to learn the foundations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Coding and Robotics. They are engaged and confident. Thank you so much for all you do to enhance the lives and learning of our students.”

Mary Arnott, Waterman
STEM Specialist