Honor An Educator Tree

Delmarva Education Foundation booth at the Salisbury Festival

The public is invited to stop by the Delmarva Education Foundation (DEF) table at the Salisbury Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28 in Downtown Salisbury to recognize someone special in their life by participating in DEF’s new “Honor an Educator” program. Participants can pay tribute to a person who taught them well by hanging an “apple” with the honoree’s name on it, on the DEF "Honor an Educator Tree.” The person recognized could be a teacher, mentor, relative, friend, coach, advisor, scoutmaster, counselor, or other individual who was especially inspirational, motivating, or supportive. The charge is only $1 per “apple” and DEF will publicize the honorees throughout 2012. Proceeds from the “Honor an Educator” program will further DEF's mission to improve college access and success for residents on the lower Delmarva Peninsula. DEF helps people find money to continue their education. For more information about DEF’s “Honor an Educator” program, call the Salisbury office at 410-219-3336. DEF is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland. Its free, searchable, online database contains information on more than 500 local-priority scholarships totaling well over a million dollars. Assistance on a wide range of topics relating to post-secondary education is available for individuals, families, and groups from DEF’s trained college access advisors. DEF’s website is at www.delmarvaed.org.