Where are they now? Bianca Angeles, Inaugural Earl Woods Scholar

Bianca Angeles Lacson was one of five members of the inaugural cohort of TGR Foundation’s signature Earl Woods Scholar Program. Created in 2006 to honor the life and legacy of the late Earl Woods, the program provided Angeles and her peers with a variety of resources, including an internship at the flagship TGR Learning Lab, where they grew an unshakeable bond. 

TGR Foundation appoints Shante Carter as CFO and EVP, Business Administration

TGR Foundation announced the appointment of Shante Carter as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Business Administration. In this role, Carter will be responsible for guiding the organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness. Reporting to CEO Cyndi Court, she will serve on the Foundation’s senior management team, providing strategic and hands-on leadership in finance, human […]

TGR Foundation announces newest cohort of DoD STEM Ambassadors

TGR Foundation is excited to welcome 30 new educators across the country to the 2025 – 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassador program. Managed and facilitated by TGR Foundation since 2021, the program is a year-long initiative that provides funding, training and support to advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and prepare […]

Annual summer social sponsored by Second Round Foundation unites Earl Woods Scholars, mentors  

With support from the Second Round Foundation, the Earl Woods Scholar Program hosted its annual regional mentor orientation and summer social at the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia.   During the event, the newest cohort of Philadelphia scholars were introduced to their assigned mentors and equipped with tools and best practices to navigate their relationships.   “Our annual […]

Scholar Voices: My Journey as an Earl Woods Scholar

 I missed the first train and now have only thirty minutes to get back to school for my second interview. My heart is beating out of my chest. I’m wondering why there would be another interview and thinking of all the possible questions they may ask. I made it back to school with enough time […]