Six Lake County community leaders will step out of their comfort zones this summer to raise money for Lake County Schools teachers and students at the 15th Annual Stepping Out for Education, Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24.
The three females and three male local celebrities will Fox Trot, Rumba, ChaCha, Swing and Tango during two full performances at this iconic fundraiser for the Education Foundation of Lake County, in a new format and at a new venue: The Clermont Performing Arts Center, located at 3700 US 27.
Dancers will perform on stage at the venue’s Black Box Theater while the audience enjoys unobstructed, theater-style views so they won’t miss one beat of the action on stage.
“After having to cancel last year’s event due to COVID-19 concerns, we are so excited to bring back Stepping Out for Education with a new look and in a new venue,” said Carman Cullen-Batt, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Lake County. “We have an exciting lineup of enthusiastic local community leaders who will each receive 20 hours of instruction with their professional partner. They’ll be ready to dazzle and entertain on stage.”
Dr. Emily Feltner, Assistant Superintendent, Lake County Schools
Kristin Jamieson, Branch Manager, Success Mortgage Partners.
Dina Simpson, Owner, Renew Day Spa and Renew Hair Salon
Tyler J. Borowski, Deputy Tax Collector, Lake County Tax Collector
Jerome Brouhard, Manager and Sommelier, Maggie’s Attic
Mayor Tim Murry, City of Clermont
The audience will be treated to an encore performance by Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay who was the 2019 Overall Mirror Ball winner of Stepping Out for Education.
The evening will begin with hot hors d’oeuvres catered by Lake County Schools Culinary departments in the Center lobby. A champagne and dessert reception, sponsored by Kevco Builders, will be offered during intermission.
Generous sponsors have stepped up to help support the event, including The City of Clermont, Kristin Jamieson Mortgage Team, Mathias Food Service, Micki Blackburn Realty, Cemex, Electric Services, Inc., Insight Credit Union, Scott and Diane Kornegay, Law Office of Frank Remsen, P.A., Maggie’s Attic, Wharton-Smith, Inc., Akers Media Group, Ford Press, Red Apples Media, and Renew Day Spa.
Tickets are $125 each and are expected to sell fast. They can be purchased at https://steppingout2021.eventbrite.com. For information about sponsorships, contact Carman Cullen-Batt at Cullen-battc@lake.k12.fl.us or call 352-326-1265.
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About the Education Foundation of Lake County
Established in 1987, the Education Foundation of Lake County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and designated direct support organization for Lake County Schools. Our mission is to serve as the connection between our community and public education, evaluating needs and securing resources to enhance the quality of education. The Education Foundation of Lake County operates for the benefit of students and teachers in Lake County Public Schools. The Education Foundation of Lake County is ranked among the Top 50 Education Foundations in the United States by the Caruthers Institute. For more info, please visit EdFoundationLake.com.
