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Petra & New Orleans' School.
http://www.nationalcharterconference.org/keynote-petra-nemcova.php
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: June 23rd General Session
PETRA NEMCOVA
Super Model · Philanthropist
Stunning supermodel, Petra Nemcova has taken the fashion industry by storm since she was crowned cover girl of the highly anticipated Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003. Petra has appeared in the internationally renowned magazine six consecutive years. A captivating, beautiful and charming woman, Petra has become an international phenomenon with star appeal that shows no signs of slowing down.
As a little girl in Karvina, a small town in her native Czech Republic, Petra dreamed of becoming a model, a wish that came true when she was handpicked by an agent at a local talent show. Soon afterwards, she was on her way to the fashion capital of the world where she began making her dream a reality. Petra has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire to name a few.
About Happy Hearts Fund (HHF)
A survivor of the Tsunami in Thailand, Petra is the author of “Love Always, Petra,” a true tale of courage tragedy and love. She also established the Happy Hearts Fund. HHF is a 501c3 charitable Foundation that was initially started to aid children affected by the Asian Tsunami that claimed almost 300,000 innocent lives. The mission of HHF is to improve children's lives through education, sustainability and technology.
Since it's inception in 2005 HHF has raised more then $6.0 million and supports over 39 programs including the building of kindergartens, schools, medical centers and computer labs around the world. To date, all our costs and expenses have been underwritten allowing 100% of your money to help the children.
To date, all costs and expenses have been underwritten by generous donors, allowing 100% of your money to help the children. “We focus on the whole well being of a child, through the rebuilding of schools and kindergartens, by providing medical and emotional support, and by empowering children with the tools they need to build a better and sustainable life for themselves, their families, communities and their country. It breaks my heart to think what these children have gone through, they deserve stability and a bright future.” said Petra.
About Happy Hearts Fund Contribution to Andrew H. Wilson Charter School in New Orleans
Petra is excited to announce HHF’s first project in the United States at the National Charter Schools Conference. HHF is donating the following new computer equipment with software to the Andrew H. Wilson Charter School in New Orleans (established in 2007 through a partnership between the Broadmoor Improvement Association and Edison Schools.
50 Desktop Computers - Lab Area
10 Desktops Computers Library
60 Desktops to allow for 3 computers in the 20 classrooms
12 Laptops for school administrators and social service staff
25 Laptops for classroom teachers including special education staff members
4 printers
1 plasma TV
About Edison Schools
Edison Schools works in partnership with local charter boards, chartering authorities and public school districts to create schools that help students achieve lasting gains in performance and prepare them to meet their full potential and the expectations of the 21st century workplace. With our partners, we implement educational programs and achievement management systems focused on the primary goal to provide a world class education for every child. In New Orleans, we are partners with the Broadmoor Improvement Association on the Andrew H. Wilson Charter School.
http://www.nationalcharterconference.org/keynote-petra-nemcova.php
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: June 23rd General Session
PETRA NEMCOVA
Super Model · Philanthropist
Stunning supermodel, Petra Nemcova has taken the fashion industry by storm since she was crowned cover girl of the highly anticipated Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003. Petra has appeared in the internationally renowned magazine six consecutive years. A captivating, beautiful and charming woman, Petra has become an international phenomenon with star appeal that shows no signs of slowing down.
As a little girl in Karvina, a small town in her native Czech Republic, Petra dreamed of becoming a model, a wish that came true when she was handpicked by an agent at a local talent show. Soon afterwards, she was on her way to the fashion capital of the world where she began making her dream a reality. Petra has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire to name a few.
About Happy Hearts Fund (HHF)
A survivor of the Tsunami in Thailand, Petra is the author of “Love Always, Petra,” a true tale of courage tragedy and love. She also established the Happy Hearts Fund. HHF is a 501c3 charitable Foundation that was initially started to aid children affected by the Asian Tsunami that claimed almost 300,000 innocent lives. The mission of HHF is to improve children's lives through education, sustainability and technology.
Since it's inception in 2005 HHF has raised more then $6.0 million and supports over 39 programs including the building of kindergartens, schools, medical centers and computer labs around the world. To date, all our costs and expenses have been underwritten allowing 100% of your money to help the children.
To date, all costs and expenses have been underwritten by generous donors, allowing 100% of your money to help the children. “We focus on the whole well being of a child, through the rebuilding of schools and kindergartens, by providing medical and emotional support, and by empowering children with the tools they need to build a better and sustainable life for themselves, their families, communities and their country. It breaks my heart to think what these children have gone through, they deserve stability and a bright future.” said Petra.
About Happy Hearts Fund Contribution to Andrew H. Wilson Charter School in New Orleans
Petra is excited to announce HHF’s first project in the United States at the National Charter Schools Conference. HHF is donating the following new computer equipment with software to the Andrew H. Wilson Charter School in New Orleans (established in 2007 through a partnership between the Broadmoor Improvement Association and Edison Schools.
50 Desktop Computers - Lab Area
10 Desktops Computers Library
60 Desktops to allow for 3 computers in the 20 classrooms
12 Laptops for school administrators and social service staff
25 Laptops for classroom teachers including special education staff members
4 printers
1 plasma TV
About Edison Schools
Edison Schools works in partnership with local charter boards, chartering authorities and public school districts to create schools that help students achieve lasting gains in performance and prepare them to meet their full potential and the expectations of the 21st century workplace. With our partners, we implement educational programs and achievement management systems focused on the primary goal to provide a world class education for every child. In New Orleans, we are partners with the Broadmoor Improvement Association on the Andrew H. Wilson Charter School.
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And generous. That's so great of her/the HHF organization.
