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.
