Roots and Wings was born from the shared vision of Ted and Anne Hoskinson. When Anne unexpectedly passed away, Ted sought to honor her by turning their vision into reality. Anne had imagined an organization called “Roots and Wings,” named for her belief that every child needs a strong foundation to grow and thrive. Although Ted transitioned to business after spending many years as a teacher, his passions for children and education never waned, and Roots and Wings was launched to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.
The mission of Roots and Wings is to support and encourage children's reading skills and teachers who inspire learning.
Roots and Wings operates two key initiatives:
1. Project UpLift: A free, small group, after-school tutoring program aimed at helping students in grades 1-3 improve their reading skills.
2. Above and Beyond Awards: A recognition program that honors outstanding teachers chosen by their peers who go above and beyond to support their students and their school.