Anaheim has a new happiest place on Earth
Foundation board member Sandy Barry’s involvement with the Tiger Woods Learning Center began during her time as superintendent of the Anaheim School District. She worked closely with learning center staff during curriculum development to ensure it would meet the particular needs of local students. She watched as the facility was erected, excited about the opportunities […]
A journey of big dreams sparked by visits to the learning center
As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Tiger Woods Learning Center, we reflect on the powerful stories of lives changed as a direct result of this incredible place. Jose Valdez’s story is one of overcoming adversity and discovering hope.
How I became a part of something special
Ten years ago I was a student at Cal State Fullerton trying to finish up my final credits, so I could graduate with my degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in youth sports. I was also an AmeriCorps volunteer and had to intern with a local business as a requirement for the class. Not knowing […]
A plan for growth in the next five years
There’s a question consistently pondered within educational circles: What’s the best way to gauge the success of specific programs and approaches to learning? Grades may give the individual student a sense of how well they are learning course material, and standardized tests have long been valued as a way to measure both individual progress and […]
Learning Center Day One: My proudest moment
One of my proudest moments was the day the Tiger Woods Learning Center opened its doors. It was the culmination of nearly 18 months of research, planning and training — and frankly, I was a nervous wreck.
Tiger’s Learning Center turns 10
This is just the beginning. I meant those words when I said them 10 years ago at the opening of the learning center in Anaheim, California. Since then, we’ve reached 150,000 kids locally and expanded our unique educational approach to Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
My top three memories of the Tiger Woods Foundation staff retreat
How many of you have ever felt indifferent or cringed when upper management announces the annual staff retreat? If you’re like me, then you know this type of employee engagement can be hit or miss. A faction of the organization may find themselves feeling forced into meaningless conversations and rah-rah speeches, whereas another group could […]
President Clinton’s powerful speech that launched the Learning Center
On Feb. 10, 2006, we were honored to have the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, join us for the dedication and grand opening of the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, California. He toured the facility with Tiger, VP of Programs Dr. Katherine Bihr and local students who were participating in the […]
Celebrating 10 years of extraordinary programs
Last week, staff and supporters gathered to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the foundation’s two marquee programs: the Tiger Woods Learning Center and the Earl Woods Scholarship Program.
Tiger reflects on 20 years of philanthropy
Embarking on a historical year for his foundation, Tiger sat down with CEO Rick Singer to reflect on the 20-year history and the exciting future that lies ahead.
TWF flashback: Earl Woods honored with statue
Today, we flash back to a significant event in foundation history: The dedication of a statue celebrating the legacy of Earl Woods and honoring his lifelong dedication to helping others.
3D printing added to TWLC activities
Thanks to being awarded with Cognizant’s Making the Future grant, the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, Calif., and Washington, D.C,, just received its very own Airwolf 3D printer. This specific model has the capability to print its own parts if in need of repair and creates an endless amount of possibilities for our students. […]
Internships paving the way for scholars
At the foundation, we believe internships are a crucial step in preparing the businessmen and women of tomorrow for workplace success. That’s why each of our Earl Woods Scholars receive real-life work experience through internships related to their interests and future careers. And it’s here that they gain the skills and knowledge they need to […]
New course develops future urban planners
To wrap up my series on new classes launched this fall, we head to the Tiger Woods Learning Center campus in Washington, D.C., where instructor Thomas Hailu is prepping students to build for the future. Urban planners assess needs and create plans to help new and existing communities flourish to their highest potential. In the […]
The latest in fashion design: Wearable electronics
As technology continues to evolve, innovation and creativity are keys to succeeding in the design and engineering fields. In the new wearable electronics course, launched this fall at the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, California, students learn about circuitry and the engineering design process, while also being introduced to the world of fashion.
Future computer scientists code with Javascript
The curriculum at the Tiger Woods Learning Center is anything but ordinary. Students encounter real-world situations and are challenged to find creative solutions. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting three new courses that launched this fall at learning center campuses across the country. Last week, I had the opportunity to sit in on […]
Learning in the Sunshine State
Picture this. Two hundred and fifty students, parents and teachers gathered together on the beautiful campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, Florida, to work hands on with Sphero robots, attend college information workshops, develop math teaching skills and much more. Pretty cool, right?
For the love of the game
The Game-a-thon Challenge is all about showing off your innovative skills. The mission? To design a creative game to solve math problems.
Top five: TWLC alum Misa Truong
I recently received a letter from one of our students, Andrew ‘Misa’ Truong, and he is such a great example of why I love my job that I had to share the top five reasons Andrew is a standout TWLC alum. It’s also a good reminder that something as simple as a golf lesson is […]
Six reasons why I love my new job
As the fall semester kicks off, the newest member of the Tiger Woods Learning Center teaching staff in Anaheim, Calif., recaps the best aspects of her exciting new career in STEM education, pointing kids toward college and careers.