Residents Of Freedom Square Award Employee Education Grants

SEMINOLE, FL — Freedom Square of Seminole’s Scholarship Fund has helped hundreds of Freedom Square employees further their education since it began in 1999. In the last three years alone, the fund has awarded 76 financial aid packages to team members who are also students attending 14 different local colleges and universities.

Four members of the Freedom Square Scholarship Fund Board of Directors, Stuart Stauss, Tom Dolin, Patricia Lengell, Sandy Klockenthoer, visited Jersey College School of Nursing where some scholarship recipients study. They toured the campus, classrooms, and learning laboratories located at Largo Medical Center with Dana Bemis, Career Services Director. Classes at Jersey College of Nursing are conducted year-round, with school terms beginning in January, May, and September. Thanks to Freedom Square residents who donated to the Freedom Square Scholarship Fund and made the educational support of these Associates possible!

This year, Freedom Square residents were proud to present grants paid directly to the school the employee/student attends. These funds will assist with tuition and other necessary resources that are vital to our employees’ educational pursuits. Our 11 recipients this year include:·

Shaun Roberts, who is attending Galen College, is a well-respected Licensed Practical Nurse who plans to become a Registered Nurse with this financial aid.

Kyesha Davis who is attending Health Coach Institute with her grant, is the Business Office Manager at the Freedom Square Health Center and aspires to help others develop healthy mindsets that lead to healthy bodies.

· Tina Iannaco is going to Jersey College. As MDS Coordinator at Seminole Pavilion Health Center at Freedom Square, Tina ensures those in her care receive the full benefit of their insurances with proper documentation. She is always looking to improve her knowledge base.· Latoya Bolds is studying at Rophem School of Nursing to go from Certified Nurse’s Aide to Nurse to improve her skills, value, and better care for her family.

· Gladys Smith attends St. Petersburg College. She is a Certified Nurse’s Aide and is excited about the possibilities a degree will forge for her, her family, and those she serves.

· Lyudmyla Mysnyk is a student at St. Petersburg College. She, too, is a Certified Nurse’s Aide excited about her future.

· Natalie LaForest studies at St. Petersburg College. She is an MDS Coordinator for the Freedom Square Health Center and is studying to increase her knowledge to better assist the seniors she serves.

· Quanta Morris is studying at St. Petersburg College. Quanta is a Registered Nurse who is admired by her peers and residents alike. She is continuing her training to become a better leader.

· Gloria Maxwell is studying at St. Petersburg College. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, Gloria is a front-line nurse and leader. With this grant, her opportunities will certainly grow.

· Jay Overlin brings a happy customer service smile as a formal dining room server and will be looking for more responsibility as he continues his education at St. Petersburg College.

· And, continuing his rise at Freedom Square, Casey Fekollari has served in many roles from reception and security to server and now dining coordinator. He will undoubtedly advance as he continues his studies at University of South Florida.

“Helping team members who care for residents further their education is a win-win.” reports resident and Scholarship Fund Chair Stuart Stauss, “In addition to recognizing hard work and dedication, employees gain valuable skills to better care for those in our community.”

Freedom Square has served thousands of seniors and has been the largest employer in Seminole, Florida for nearly 40 years. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitative and long-term skilled nursing care options, Freedom Square is a true Life Care Community, formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Situated on a 15-acre wildlife preserve, Freedom Square is tucked away in the heart of Pinellas County. For more information on Freedom Square, visit freedomsquarefl.com<https://freedomsquarefl.com/>.

This press release was produced by Freedom Square of Seminole. The views expressed here are the author’s own.