Stylish Start for Teachers

Teacher Nancy Smith, from Lake Shore Middle School in Belle Glade, takes part in the 2023 Dress for Success teacher appreciation event. DRESS FOR SUCCESS / COURTESY PHOTOS

Dress for Success Palm Beaches is helping send teachers back to school in style.

In its fourth year, the annual free shopping spree experience is a show of appreciation for Palm Beach County teaching personnel.

“Teachers are so deserving of this treat,” says Joe Ann Fletcher, DFSPB’s CEO. “Even though our governor plans to increase their pay, Florida ranks second to last in the country in teachers’ salaries, and we know many of them spend overtime hours with their students plus often purchase classroom supplies at their own expense. Setting aside a few days to offer these professionals and role models, this morale-boosting experience perfectly aligns with our Dress for Success mission to empower women.

Each teacher will receive help from a personal stylist, school supplies, and a selection of amenities provided by local businesses, including Chick-fil-A, Office Depot, Sam’s Club and others.

The DFSPB Back-to-School program will be held at the organization’s Palm Springs headquarters from July 24 to 27 and August 1 to 3.

(L-R) Marissa Robertson teaches at Village Academy Elementary in Delray Beach and her sister Shaina Adams teaches at Golden Grove Elementary in West Palm Beach. They were greeted by Dress for Success Palm Beaches CEO Joe Ann Fletcher.

And at the Belle Glade branch from July 24 to 26 and August 1 to 2.

Reservations are required. Teachers should call 561.249.3898 to reserve an appointment. For more information, visit dressforsuccesspb.org .

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools.

Dress for Success Palm Beaches opened its doors in 2010 and has served nearly 6,000 women through job readiness courses and its defining wardrobing program.

Arisbeth Cortez teaches 5th grade at Canal Point Elementary school.

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