The annual Earl Woods Scholar Program Pre-College Retreat kicked off on Wednesday, July 8, welcoming rising freshmen from seven regional cohorts. It was incredibly rewarding to welcome 21 scholars to the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim. This year’s event was especially meaningful as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Earl Woods Scholar Program while also[…]
IRVINE, Calif. — TGR Foundation announces its 20th class of 22 Earl Woods scholars, including students representing two new regions as it expands to Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia. The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of the late Earl Woods, Tiger’s father and mentor. In addition to[…]
As a member of the Western High School Women’s Golf Team, Alma Gutierrez discovered the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim with the rest of her team as they took advantage of access to free equipment, clinics and a short course for practice. What she didn’t expect was to discover a world of opportunities beyond the sport.[…]
Twenty years ago, the Earl Woods Scholar Program was just beginning to take shape. In May 2006, following the passing of Earl Woods, TGR Foundation received an outpouring of unsolicited donations in his honor. From that moment, Tiger had a clear and purposeful vision to create something lasting that would reflect who Earl was and[…]
A robotics class at the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim was the start of Daniel Biviano Rayo’s journey to a career in education. His experiences expanded his love for learning and developed his desire to pay it forward. From early elementary to post-secondary education, Rayo has continued to pursue opportunities to empower students as an educator[…]
As the nation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, TGR Foundation is reaffirming its dedication to supporting educators not just for one week but year-round. Through its STEM Studio educator professional learning series, TGR Foundation provides K–12 educators with free, tiered training designed to enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) teaching, inspire inquiry-based learning and[…]
Erica Rivera grew up in Anaheim, CA, just miles away from the flagship TGR Learning Lab. Through a school day field trip, she discovered a safe space to explore her passion for math with her twin sister, Jessica. The two grew a love for solving math problems in fourth grade and later found an affinity[…]
Today, on Earl Woods’ birthday, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a man whose values continue to inspire generations. Before he was known to many as Tiger Woods’ father, Earl was a trailblazer in his own right. A standout athlete, he became the first African American baseball player in the Big Seven[…]
TGR Foundation today announced the appointment of Hrag Hamalian as Chief Executive Officer. A nationally recognized education leader and social impact entrepreneur, Hamalian will guide the next phase of TGR Foundation’s expansion while deepening impact for students from under-resourced communities nationwide. Hamalian has served as president of TGR Learning Labs and national programs since October[…]
