ABOUT US
What is Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester?
Vision Statement
Inspiring community partnerships that open a way for all children to learn, lead and serve to their full potential now and in the future.
Mission Statement
Together…committing all that we are to enrich the life of a child.
Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester operates under the belief that when a community invests its time, talent, and treasure into its schools, students are more likely to stay in school through graduation, have a higher degree of self-worth and confidence, and set and reach goals for the future. In turn, this inspires students to become better neighbors, quality employees, and impactful leaders in their communities.
Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester has a strategic plan that centers on three critical objectives: to increase the amount of time the community provides for the needs of the children, to foster an environment where the community lends its talents, and to collect and apply treasures to address unmet needs.
Our History
Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester was officially started in March 2014, with two schools and 69 students in the food pack program. In August 2015 the current distribution center was launched. Winchester Public Schools was added in March 2017. Currently, more than 1,200 students across 26 schools in Winchester and Frederick County are supported by Bright Futures programs.
Major Initiatives of Bright Futures—Frederick/Winchester
Food Pack Program
Helping Meet Basic Needs
Service Learning
Positive Role Models
Who is Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester?
Bright Futures Advisory Board
School Staff
Dr. George Hummer -Superintendent FCPS
Teresa Ritenour, Director of Student Support Services, FCPS
Logan Sheppard - FCPS - Student Support Services, Assist Director
Elise Stine-Dolinar, Program Coordinator
Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent, WPS
Dr. Veronique N. Walker, Equity and Family Empowerment Coordinator, WPS
Active Board Members
Sgt. Travis Mitchell, Vice-Chair, Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Holly Combs
Jennifer Croyle
Tamara Green
Melissa Turner
Rebecca Gibson
Sabrina Mullens
Jackie Hott
David Witt
Dr. John Lamanna
Carleen Puglisi