The Valerie Semanie Memorial Scholorship Fund
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Everyone needs some help sometimes

Everyone needs some help sometimes Everyone needs some help sometimes Everyone needs some help sometimes

Wrap-around supports for students with disabilities in private schools

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Everyone needs some help sometimes

Everyone needs some help sometimes Everyone needs some help sometimes Everyone needs some help sometimes

Wrap-around supports for students with disabilities in private schools

Support Us

Who We Are

Our Mission

 The Valerie Semanie Foundation for Students with Learning Disabilities provides funding for the resources, therapies, coaching, and tutoring necessary for the educational success of students diagnosed with learning disabilities who attend non-profit private schools. 


The Valerie Semanie Foundation recognizes that many private schools may face limitations in providing the specialized personnel, resources, or equipment necessary for students with learning disabilities. Our mission is to bridge this gap by funding tailored resources and tools that support individual learning needs. We believe that with the right tools, every child can unlock their potential and achieve their academic goals, fostering a collaborative environment of inclusion within the private school setting.

Our Board

Our Board
Valerie Semanie’s drive to flourish lives on in her children and grandchildren, with many

 

Our Board

Valerie Semanie’s drive to flourish lives on in her children and grandchildren, with many dedicated to education. Crystal Brooks, Farah Olsen, and George Semanie, Jr. have supported the education of children in public and private schools as members of school boards, educators, and learning specialists. 

As proud graduates of Cathedral High School, now Pope Francis Preparatory School, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the school as our first scholarship recipient. This collaboration embodies our commitment to supporting students with learning disabilities, ensuring they have access to the resources and tools they need to succeed. Together, we aim to empower the next generation of le

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Help Our Cause

Your support and contributions will enable us to fund additional scholarships for eligible students with our partner school, Pope Francis Preparatory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students in private schools are not entitled to the special education services and specialized support that students in public school receive. Students with learning disabilities need additional practice, interventions, and support from specialists to reach their educational goals. 


The Valerie Semanie Foundation currently funds scholarships for students admitted to Pope Francis Preparatory in Springfield, MA. This scholarship is intended to fund the external resources for students with special educational eligibity as a student with autism, specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia), speech and language impairments, other health impairment (ADHD, etc.) as well as emotional disability and mild intellectual impairments.


The Foundation currently partners with Pope Francis Preparatory School in Springfield, MA to provide scholarships for eligible students. Families attending other private, non-profit schools in Massachusetts are encouraged to contact the Foundation to learn how we may partner with their school.


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