Our Donors and Volunteers


Ocean Academy is being built, step by step, through the love and support of people from all over the world.  Caye Caulker business owners are also very generous in their contributions.  We give thanks to each and every one of you:

Donation of land and school building


Dane Dingerson & Lydie Baudry, Kansas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Founding Donor

Desi Rosado, Caye Caulker, Belize/San Diego, California, USA

Dedicated Fundraiser

Danny Michel, Toronto, Canada and his fans worldwide

  

Grants

 

Aktion Regelmaessig, Germany: ($1400 grant for student tuition scholarship fund, November 2010).  Thank you to former volunteer Anna Brueckner for submitting the grant proposal, and the 12 members of Aktion Regelmaessig for their generosity.

Geotourism Challenge 2010 Places on the Edge: Saving Coastal and Freshwater Destinations Competition:  Ocean  Academy was selected as a best early-bird entry and won $500, October 2010.

Belize Natural Energy Trust ($27,500 for construction of upstairs classrooms).

International Reading Association's Grant for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies ($2500USD, awarded March 2010 for printing, publication and distribution of an anthology of Ocean Academy poems, memoirs, essays and stories).

Canadian donor who wishes anonymity....$10,000USD (March 2010). This generous individual is a frequent visitor to Caye Caulker, and a great supporter of the island's youth.  This donation will be used for the upstairs clasroom expansion project.  Thank you.

Church of the Incarnation, Great Falls, Montana, USA ($3485USD for computers - March 2010)

Edmonton Rotary Centennial Interact Club, Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ($4000 Cdn for computer lab construction - May 2009; $1000USD for classroom expansion project - March 2010, $3000 for student tuition scholarships - May 2011)

Hon. Minister Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Area Representative for Belize Rural North, Belize ($2500USDi n January 2010 and renewed in January 2011)

Spruce Grove Rotary Club, Alberta, Canada ($500USD for classroom expansion project - March 2010)

St. Paul's Episcopal Church UN Millenium Development Goals Committee, Waco, Texas, USA ($2500 USD in September 2009 and renewed in December 2010 and November 2011)

 

Group Volunteers

 

College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA (2012)

Freedom Worship Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (2010,2011)

Holland College, Sport and Leisure Management Program, P.E.I., Canada (2010, 2011)

NHTV University of Tourism and Leisure, Holland (2010)

Ross Sheppard High School Interact Club, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (2010, 2012)

Sewickley Academy, Pennsylvania, USA (2009, 2012)

University of Michigan, Business School, USA (2010)

University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA (2009, 2010, 2012)

 

Cash Donations

 

Bird of Paradise Donors: $2500This flower is spectacular.  This group of generous donors create opportunities for student innovation and greatness, and inspire our school.

 

 

 

 

Anonymous, British Columbia, Canada

Heidi & Haywood Curry, Waco, Texas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize & Sea Dreams Guest Houses 

Dane Dingerson & Lydie Baudry, Kansas, USA /Caye Caulker, Belize

Lisa Henken, Austin, Texas, USA

Georgeanne Jud,  Montrose, Pensylvania, USA

Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize

Danny Michel and fans, Canada

Dodie & Steve Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada

Joni Miller, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize

Anna & Ava Moskaluk, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Graham Porter, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada/ Hong Kong

Desi Rosado, San Diego, California, USA /Caye Caulker, Belize

San Pedro Water Taxi Express, Belize

Martha Shelton, USA

Garry Worger & friends, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

 

 

Hibiscus Donors: $1000-$2499 This flower can be found everywhere on Caye Caulker in a variety of colours and creates a feeling of vibrancy and joy.  Donors in this category are a part of the island's beauty,and bring joy to our students.

Anonymous, through Global Giving

Sam & Sharon Allison, Waco, Texas

Reverand Robert Close, USA

Karen Eckhart, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada

Tim & Patty Gapen, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA

Randy Gillespie, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Graminia School Gr. 7-9 Leadership Program, Spruce Grove, Canada

Holland College Sport & Leisure Management, P.E.I., Canada

David & Kathy Holscott & Friends, LaGrange, Ohio, USA

Diane Kirkpatrick, Longmont, Colorado, USA

Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize

Maya Boutique & Najma Martens, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Ed & Ellen Synakowki,  Chevy Chase, MD, USA

Sharon & Dave Ursheler, USA/Caye Caulker

University of Vermont Sustainable Development Program, Burlington, Vermont, USA

Weezie, Caye Caulker

Alberto Villanueva Jr., Caye Caulker, Belize

 

 

Coconut Tree Donors: $500-$999  Symbolic of the Caribbean, the coconut palm provides so many vital things: shade, food, milk, art, and tropical dreams.  Donors in this category similarly help the school in a myriad of ways.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gail Attis, Waco, Texas, USA

Elizabeth & Alan Carmer, Rapid City, Dakota, USA

Antonio Cediel, USA

Yvonne Croft, New York, USA

Carol Kelly, Kremmling, Colorado, USA

Nancy Laird, Canada

Patrick Okane

Charlotte Ruether, Fairview, Alberta, Canada 

Sharmayne Seal,  Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

Ronald Seibold

Peter Smith, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA

Mackenzie & Deborah Yaryura, Bradenton, Florida

Patricia Yost

Merywen Wigley, USA

 

Mangrove Monthly Donors:  The mangrove's roots create habitat for marine life, and shelter the shoreline from storms. We chose the mangrove to represent our monthly donors because, like the tree itself,  you are the base of our sustainability, and provide consistent support for our students.  We truly appreciate this unique group of donors.  Please consider signing up.

 

 

 

 

Jane Buck, Alexandria, Georgia, USA

Orrin Castillo, USA

Dr. Terry McVannel Erwin, Cape Coral, Florida, USA

Cathy Fearon, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hilary Langan, Barlow, Derbyshire, UK

Stephen Langan, Barlow, Derbyshire, UK

Jonathan Pratt, Reading, Berkshire, UK

Robert Schaefer, Dracut, MA, USA

Jaclynn Sinto, NYC, USA

Brenda & Mike West, Longmont, Colorado, USA

 

 

Bougainvillea Donors: $100-$499  These lovely vines are found on Caye Caulker.  Many little flowers together create a cascade effect, much like our donors working together.  Thank you!

 

 

 

 

James Scott Asbury, Parker, Colorado, USA

Atlantic Bank, Caye Caulker Branch, Belize

Ron Bahrey, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Heidi Barkwell, Alberta, Canada

Deb Boyd

Linda Gallagher Brown, Berkley, California, USA

Anna Brueckner & friends, Germany

Warren & Linda Colvin, USA

Sylvain Coussineau, Val-Morin, Quebec, Canada

Joan Coy, Alberta, Canada

Dennis & Valerie Dahl, Denver, Colorado, USA

Jamey Fauque

Susan Garrow, USA 

Tammi and Kurt Hafso, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Alice Hage

John and Sally Haggerty, Harpswell, Maine/Caye Caulker, Belize

Carroll Hall

Ashleigh Hawes and The Red Barn, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Corliss & Rick Helms, & Mr. Rick's Barbershop, Elyria, Ohio, USA

Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Rebecca Heston

Lynn Holtzman, Mount Jackson, Virginia, USA

Innovar Partners Corporation, Bradenton, Florida, USA

Carol Jud & Chris Boeve

Cheryl Juska & Sean Dunn, Hughesville, Maryland, USA

Sue Kachorek

Leif Kireluk, Club Jello, Caye Caulker, Belize

Marilyn & John Lines, Lake Orion, Michigan, USA

Kathy & Thomas Linton, Kingwood, Texas, USA

Candy Lo & Scott Frank, Austin, Texas, USA

Gabriella Malnuti, Italy/Caye Caulker, Belize

Vicki Mann, Windham, Maine, USA

Lara Mantovani & Marco Pellegri, Italy

Christina Martinez, USA

Sarah & Eric Martinez, Edgewater, Colorado, USA

Patrick McAndrew, USA

Annalisa Holland Miller, USA

International Programs at Rhodes College, USA

Amy Mortimer, Arlington, Virginia, USA

Leonard Myers

Ann Nordhausen, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA

Catherine Rentz Pernot, Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Phelan-Marczak Family, Missoula, Montana, USA/Vancouver, BC

Iren Pober, Sarasota, Florida, USA

Drue Pounds, Carlsbad, California, USA

Paulette Power

Duane Pozza, Washington, D.C., USA

Carol Prybysh, Fairview, Alberta, Canada

Jaydeep Ranade, San Diego, California, USA

Nan & Stanley Rentz, Waco, Texas, USA

Holly Rickman, USA

Thomas Roessler, USA

Tera & Kim Ruether, Fairview, Alberta, Canada

Anja Savage, California, USA

Patrick & Diana Savage, California, USA

Cynthia Searcy

Kevi Sirgo, USA

Sarah Smith, Kennebunkport, Maine, USA

Webb Stevens, Menlo Park, California, USA

Tiago Stock

Tom Sullivan, Minturn, Colorado, USA

Jen Taylor

Gary Thomas

Adriana Traver

Renate Weigel, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Merywen Wigley,  USA

DD & PL Williams, Marietta, Georgia, USA

Dan & Candice Wright, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada

Jose Yaryura Tobias & Fugen Neziroglu, Bradenton, Florida, USA

 

 

Cocoplum Donors: $1-$99   Island children love to eat these small plum-like fruit raw or in jams.  Several good patches are located right beside Ocean Academy.  Thank you all very much for your support.

 

 

 

 

 

Craig Adair

Jean Alton, Caye Caulker, Belize

Lana Areton, Sunnyside, New York USA

Vanessa Arnold, Australia

Marguerite & Jay Ashman, Burlington, Vermont, USA

Andrea Austin

Becky Baker

Dana Bateman, USA

Didier Beguin, Evreux, France

Richard Bergman, Sarasota, Florida, USA

Cristina Berner

Darby Bowers

Heidi Brueggeman, Littleton, Colorado, USA

Mark Cherbaka

Dale & Janet Clark, Alberta, Canada

Meagan Colvin, USA

Lawren Cooper

Cam Culham, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Michael Danziger, Germantown, Tennessee, USA

Jim Davis, USA

David & Nancy Dearde, Wyndmoor, PA, USA

Robb & Jennifer Degraw, Ballwin, Missouri, USA

Jennifer Devries, USA

Emily Dings

John & Judy Dudar, Alberta, Canada

Kathryn Engelking

Marc Faletti, Austin, Texas, USA
Fuller Family, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

David Farnum, New York, New York, USA

Parisa Fatehi, USA

Pedram Fatehi, USA

Paul Feldblum

Nick Fetzer & Ohio Cycle, Wellington, Ohio, USA

Eric & Jennifer Fultz, USA

Peggy Fuhrman, Arizona, USA

SDG Direct & Paula Gluck, Plymouth, Maine, USA

Howard Goetz, Benicia,California, USA

Martha Lindsey & Tom Gray, Houston, Texas, USA

Karen Gross

Senator David Haley, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA

Bobbi Hammond, England/Caye Caulker, Belize

Eugenia Hand

Colby Hanks, USA

Ron Hannah, Alberta, Canada

Patrick Hartley

Lee & Andrea Harmon, USA

Thomas Henrikson

Kim Hernandez

Rafael Hernandez

Anne Herndon, USA

Hal & Paula Hoffman, Alberta, Canada

Charles Hollen, Florida, USA

Jessica Holscott, Rurowayton, Connecticut, USA

Sara Hopkins, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

Lorena Jimenez, Bogota, Colombia

Kathleen Johns, Mitchelville, Maryland, USA

Kelly Johnson, USA

Elizabeth Jones

John Kanwit, Brunswick, ME, USA

Pat & Terry Keller, Alberta, Canada

Treasa Kenny, Quebec, Canada

Cindy Koenig, Cape Coral, Florida, USA

Kristina Kudelko

Jacquelyn Lacoste

Allison Leking, Springfield, Virginia, USA

Chris Lippincott, USA

Erin Mason Long, Florida, USA

Robert Mackenzie, USA

Colleen MacNamee & family, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Carmita Magana & family, Caye Caulker, Belize

Kevin Magill, USA

Robert Magill, USA

Ceci Allen & Cyrus Mallory, Florida, USA

Laura Martinez, USA

Heather McCallie, Waco, Texas, USA

Vickie McCallie, Addison, Texas, USA

Martin McGregor, Canada

Ken McKee, Alberta, Canada

JoLynn McGuinness, Addison, Texas, USA

Martha McVannel, Florida, USA

Jennifer Mich

Lauren Miller

Kelly Merryman, USA

Lauren & Trevor Miller, Bend, Oregon, USA

John & Athena Monahos, Lakewood Ranch, Florida

David Cuenca Munoz, Mexico City, Mexico

Katherine Murray, Texas, USA

Carmen Myrtis-Garcia, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Harvey Neitlich, Florida, USA

Blake Norton, Bloomingdale, New Jersey, USA

Abel Novelo & Frenchie's Diving Services, Caye Caulker, Belize

Katherine Nutt, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Katherine O'Brien

Online Universities, Kirkland, Washington, USA

Paradiso Beach House & Lounge, Beata and Oliver, Caye Caulker, Belize

Brenda Peluso, South Portland, Maine, USA

Shelly Phegley, National Directory of Family and Marriage Counselors, San Diego, California, USA

Naomi Piserchia

Scott Poock, Caye Caulker, Belize

Drew Porter, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Azadeh Poursepanj

Lois Powers, USA

Bruce Pratt, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

Karen Pszonka

Ameet Purohit, USA

Kurney Ramsey Jr.

Andrew Redd

Aida Regalado, Austin, Texas, USA

Catherine Rentz, USA

Sung Rhee

Roeluf Roggema, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kyle Ruffing & Kristen Paulus, Sarasota, Florida, USA

Brett Saunders, USA

Corry Sauve, Canada

Bridget Schattehouse, Austin, Texas, USA

Ronald Schmidt

Emily Schunior, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Judy Shimmell, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Marty Schwartz Potter

Shawna Sprowls

Bradley Staats, USA

Annette Staton

Webb Stevens, USA

Edward & Margaret Suek, Bradenton, Florida

Anne Sutherland, Califormia, USA

Dr. Alison Taylor, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

David Tepper, USA

Gregory Thorburn, USA

Gerhard Tschannerl, Austria

Eric Walters

Debbie Wang, USA

Bryan Weeks

Lydia Weiss, USA

Aaron Weisser

Karin Westdyk

Sarah Wolfe

Cheryl Wood, USA

David Wood, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

John Woods, USA

Michael Woodard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

Blaine & Jeanne Worger, Alberta, Canada

James Yost

Bryan Young, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Barry Zucco, Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

Donna Zutt, USA

 

Caye Caulker Businesses

The island business community has been especially suportive and generous of island education.  Owners have offered prizes for our Christmas Extravaganza, Hallowe'en Dance,  raffles, cash donations, and tuition scholarships.  Local businesses also welcome Ocean Academy students as apprenctices, and host our donation boxes.   Please consider showing your support for these businesses on your next trip to Caye Caulker.  Click here for a complete listing.

 

Tuition Scholarships 2011-2012

Caye Caulker businesses are especially supportive of Ocean Academy and contribute scholarships to deserving students.  The following tuition scholarships, ranging from $25usd-$1000usd, were awarded at the end-of-year ceremony in June 2011.  You can see photos of the student winners on the "What's New" page.   Please consider visiting these businesses on your next trip to Caye Caulker.

Amanda’s & Scrumpy for Community Involvement        

Belize Diving Services for Communication & Presentation Skills

Belizean Rainforest Rum Cakes for English and Writing

Wilber Carballo Award for Excellence in Math

Cayeboard Connection Internet Awards for Math, English, Science, I.T., Spanish

Caye Caulker Condos for Courtesy and for Progess

Caye Caulker Plaza Hotel Scholarship                                              

Caye Caulker Village Council "Spirit of Caye Caulker"        

Caye Real Estate for Academic Determination                                                       

Chocolate's and Annie's Gift Shop Conservation Award

Frenchie’s Diving  for Aquatic Excellence

Habaneros Caana Award

Hilda & Walter Marczak Memorial for Community Activism and Science

Hol Chan Marine Reserve Scholarship

Iguana Reef for a Visionary Thinker

Lazy Iguana Attendance and Punctuality

Jeanne Link Award for Effort in English

Neil & Molly Bradley for Tourism Skills

Patty Holden Memorial for Effort in Math

Raggamuffin Tours "Spirit of Ocean Academy"

Sea Dreams Hotel Highest Academic Achievement

Seaside Cabanas Citizenship Award

The Split Complex for Sacrifices, Perserverance and Determination

Syd's for Potential

Tropical Paradise Hotel for Professional Students in Form I

Tsunami Tours for Honesty & Integrity

Sharon & Dave Ursheler Scholarships 

Gary Worger Scholarships

 

 

Christmas Extravaganza 2010

Gold Donors

Alberto Villanueva Jr.

Cooper's Art

Frenchie's Diving Services

Lazy Lizard Resort

Marin's Restaurant & Bar

R&M's Pharmacy

Rainbow Restaurant

Sea Dreams Hotel

Seaduced Tours

Seaside Cabanas

Tropic Air

Victoria House

Victoria House Palmilla Restaurant

Yuma's House

Silver Donors

Caye Caulker Condos

Chocolate's Gift Shop

Diane Kuylen

Grace Kennedy Foods

I&I Reggae Bar

Oceanside Bar

Treetops Hotel

Bronze Donors

Anwar's Tours

Cayeboard Connection

Caye Caulker Water Taxi

Glenda's Restaurant

Happy Lobster Restaurant

Marin's Tortilla Factory

 

 

Student Bursaries

Du Di Rait Ting - Community Policing Award (2010: 1 National scholarship winner)

Francis Xavier Credit Union, Caye Caulker, Belize (2008: 3 bursaries)

International Friends of Belize (2010: 3 scholarships and 2011 renewal of 2 scholarships)

Belize Ministry of Education student financial aid subsidies, $150USD (2008: 6; 2009: 10) 

  


Donation of Laptop Computers

Barbara Ashmead, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

Elaine Brooker, Targus, Canada 

Bobby Caveliero, Denver, Colorado, USA

Church of the Incarnation, Great Falls, Montana, USA

Deb Duemling, Denver, Colorado, USA

Natalie & Devin Harris, Salt Lake, USA

Caroline Hassett, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

David & Kathy Holscott, LaGrange, Ohio, USA

Sara Hopkins, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

Curtis Lowes, DTM Systems, Vancouver, Canada 

Michael Kouzelos, CBIZ Inc., Independence, Ohio, USA

Mary, and Freedom Worship Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA 

Joni Miller, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Anna Moskaluk, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hilda & Walter Marczak, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Steve & Dodie Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada

Don Mclaughlin, Option Computer, USA

Anna Moskaluk, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Rotary Club 5370, Alberta, Canada

Mike Smith, Kingston Technology, Canada

Tamara Slack and Carlos Rojas, Portland, Oregon, USA

Bruce Swanton, New Mexico, USA

Shannon Tong , Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Merywen Wigley, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Catherine Woodward, Houston, Texas
Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, California, USA


Donation of School Supplies

David & Kathy Ansley

Romel Aragon, Big Pine, Florida, USA

Mariela Archer and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro, Belize

Lana Areton, USA

Diane Auxillou, Caye Caulker, Belize

Maria Aytes, Indianopolis, USA

Valerie Baggett, El Segundo, California, USA

Heidi Barkwell, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Tess Blankenshop, Camarillo, California, USA

Shanti Bohlman, Eddyville, Oregon, USA

Mya Breitbart, Florida, USA

Sandy and Rey Buccat, USA

John Caulder, American Airlines, USA

Jean Chan, Caye Caulker, Belize

Denby Family (Neil,Carmen, Nelson, Alex), Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

U.S. Ambassador Robert J. Dieter, USA/ Belmopan, Belize
Rebecca Drake, London, Ontario, Canada

Nile Duppstadt, Critical Thinking Books & Software, California, USA

Edvantage Press, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 

E.F. Tours, Toronto, Ontario, Canada  

Cassidi Fancett, American Airlines, USA

Lynn Fordham & Family

Caye Caulker Belize Tourism Industry Association, Belize

Danny Gauthier, Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Doyle Gardiner, American Airlines, USA

Sally Gilham, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Lenore Greiner, USA

Chloe-Jane Harle,  London, Ontario, Canada

Hebrew Home and Hospitals Nursing Staff, West Hartford, CT, USA
Lisa Henken, Austin, Texas, USA

Herbal Tribe Restaurant, Caye Caulker, Belize

Alfredo Hernandez, Florida, USA

Jill and Jim Hoffman, West Liberty, USA

David and Kathy Holscott, Ohio, USA

Kathleen Johns and Washington New Church School, Mitchelville, Maryland, USA

Cynthia Jordan,  Georgia, USA

Diane Kirkpatrick

Carole Kocian, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize
Scott Ledford, Washington, DC, USA
Tasha Liberatore, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Tim and Sue Lipka, Lake Stevens, Washington, USA

Julia Lipovetsky, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Isabel Lizama, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Joe Lovelace and family, Idaho, USA

Colleen Macnamee, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Ben Maddox

Kayla Man, Markham, Ontario, Canada

Salvador Marin, I & I Reggae Bar, Caye Caulker, Belize

Joanne McLeod and BodyBreak, Canada

Brooke Mikalachki, London, Ontario, Canada

Adam Mizdail & family, USA

Kim Muir, Vancouver, Canada

Carmen Myrtis-Garcia, Colorado, USA

Dan Neumann, USA

Joanne O'Brien, Ontario, Canada

Sally and Rick Olsen, Durango, Colorado, USA

Jimili Pineda, Caye Caulker, Belize 
Judith Powell, Victoria,British Columbia, Canada

Kathryn Reno-Horne, Canada
Jan Roberson, Waco, Texas, USA
Desi Rosado, San Diego, California, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Rotary District 5370, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

Corry Sauve, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Tiffany Schmidt, Hightstown, New Jersey, USA

Sharmayne and Tom Seal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Erika Serodio,  London, Ontario, Canada

Lori Seymour, American Airlines, USA

Robin Simmons and Grammar Bytes

Mel Spain, San Pedro, Belize
Richard Spix, USA

Rachel Spriet,  London, Ontario, Canada

Annette Staton, Caye Caulker, Belize

Stelly's Secondary School, SD#63, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Gary and Ann Thomas

Amy Tonneson, Mankato, Minnesota, USA

Ruby Vallen, USA
Peter Westhaver, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Treyton Williams and Tusculum College, Tennessee, USA

Francis Wilson, Holy Cross Anglican, San Pedro, Belize

John Wooley

Tami Wren, Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Deborah Yaryura, Bradenton, Florida, USA

Donation and Transport of 55 boxes of school supplies

Zondra Gutierrez, Lisa Hopper and WorldCare, Tucson, Arizona, USA


Miscellaneous Donations


Diane Auxillou, Caye Caulker, Belize: picnic table 

Lloyd Barkwell and Barrier Reef Sports Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize: gifts for "The Merit Store", soccer ball

Heidi Barlow-Lee and Oak Bay Soccer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: soccer uniforms

Dane Dingerson, Kansas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize: 1 Smart Board 

Caye Caulker Water Taxi:  complimentary round-trip tickets to attend Belize City Awards Ceremonies and events

Compton Fairweather and Contemporary Electronic Systems, Belize City, Belize: security system

Heritage House Trophies and Frames, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada: Award plaques

I'm Yours, Inc., Waco, TX: Uniforms

Ani Lopez, Hungary/Caye Caulker, Belize: under-water cameras

Allie Ifield, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize: guitar 

Greg Mariner, Kansas City/Caye Caulker, Belize: building materials and labour 

Peter Mason and Speakwell, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: 30 pedometers

Noeli Kuylen, Hilda Marin and Neiri Marin, Caye Caulker, Belize: kitchen supplies for cooking class

John and Sue McClaflin, USA: basketball uniforms, shoes and equipment

Steve and Dodie Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada: Hilda Marczak Social Justice Book Prize and trophy and Walter Marczak Science Fair Book Prize and trophy

Desi Rosado, San Diego, California, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize: 3 DVD players, 2 kayaks,  microscopes, 4 projectors

Liz Ross, Texas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize: 2 large outside trash bins and barge transport; gas discount for school field trip

Diana,Patrick and Anja Savage, California, USA: landscaping and breakfast program subsidy

Phoenix Suns: basketball jerseys and hats

Tom Sullivan, Minturn, Colorado: Start-up funding for Beach Clean-Up Program

Alberto Villanueva Jr., Caye Caulker, Belize: donation for placing  registration newspaper ads 

Alberto Villanueve Sr., and Elvira Villanueva: bread, and boat transportation, for school field trip

Wedding Guest Donations

November 14, 2009 Cheryl Juska and Sean Dunn wed on Caye Caulker . In lieu of gifts they asked their guests to donate school supplies or cash.

Stacy Breen

Daniel Calvo

Jen and Andy Chriss

John and Wendy Davis

Matt, Janet, Anya, David, Sarah and Finley Dunn

Patrick and Lisa Cesknik-Ferguson

Jadyn Gonzalez

Cathy Hines

Madison Hines

Cristina Juska 

Phil and Evaughan Largen

Eric Lincoln

Mike and Kelley Mantione

Tim McGonigle

Dave Mentall

Holly Rickman

Josh and Evan Robertson

Lynda Salvatore

Cindy Searcy

Birthday Books

Linda Bovard of Oregon, USA, decided to celebrate her 60th birthday by requesting a donation of 60 new books for the students of Ocean Academy, in lieu of gifts.  She got 94!  Linda's generous friends are from Oregon, Washington, Connecticut and Virginia.  They chose the books off Ocean Academy's wishlist on amazon.com.

Deborah Aikens

Joan Banfield

Karen Bovard

Susan Breckenridge

Warren, Meagan and Lara Colvin

Patty Granfield

Iris Guzman

Mark Hoy

Craig Jensen

Lori Keller

Bernita and Heather Mather

Marie Matsen

Cathy Renter

Karla Rice

Barbara and Tom Roberts

Linda Sattler

Barb Smith

Sue Subbot

Renee Taylor

Students Without Borders: "Belize It"

Mackenzie Yaryura, Sarah Stevens,  Meg Rivera and advisor Richard Bergman  from Southeast High School and  Julia Nordhausen from Nolan Middle School in Bradenton, Florida, are fundraising for Ocean Academy, forging cross-cultural e-friendships, and raising awareness about education needs in Belize.  The grade 9 girls are in the International Baccalaureate, and presented their fundraising activities at the Future Problem-Solving Conference and won the state fair.  June 10-13, 2010 they travelled to Wisconsin to represent Florida in the international conference and won 4th prize.  Both Mackenzie and Meg have already travelled to Caye Caulker to visit Ocean Academy and donate school supplies.  Read a front page newspaper article about these amazing youth volunteers in Florida.  Read their project report and fundraising ideas that they submitted for the competition.

Lee and Andrea Harmon

Tina Holohan

Innovar Partner Corporation

Ann Nordhausen

Fugen Neziroglo

Edward and Margaret Suek

Adriana Traver

Williams Family (Marietta, Georgia)

Deborah Yaryura

Jose Yaryura-Tobias

Harvey Neitlich

Annual Volunteers

David and Kathy Holscott return every year to spend a few months volunteering with Ocean Academy.  They have guest lectured computer, life skills and science classes (Kathy worked with NASA and David with vocational education).  They have helped with a school composting business, afterschool tutoring, beach cleanups, program development and raffle sales; and also tutored children at the primary school.  Their friends in Ohio show their support of the Holscotts and Ocean Academy, with cash donations that the Holscotts bring down to Belize.  Thank you to:

Mary Bullocks

Dan Baker

Veronica Gilbert

David & Kathy Holscott

Jessica Holscott

Kent Optometric

Arthur Langdon

William P. Lilley

MaryAnn and Paul Nickles

Brad and Lois Ohlemacher

Robert J. Pogeric

Alice Robinson

Sleight of Hand Electrolysis

Barbara and Frank Stanton

Carol Todd

Carried items, on behalf of donors, to Caye Caulker

Heidi Barlow-Lee, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Pam, Gary, Sam and Emily Bird, Burlington, Vermont, USA

Bobby Cavaliero, Denver, Colorado, USA

Ronni and Jo Connour, Tucson, Arizona, USA 

Heidi Curry, Waco, Texas, USA

Natalie & Devin Harris, Salt Lake, USA

Morgan and Chris Herkert, Bellingham, Washington, USA 

Jackie Hobal, Alberta, Canada

Sara Hopkins, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Scott Ledford, Washington, DC , USA
Katie Lowden, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Beth MacMillan, Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA 
Sarah Martinez, Denver, Colorado, USA

Mason and Holly, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Greg Mariner, Kansas City/Caye Caulker

Brooke Michalachki, London, Ontario, Canada

Joni Miller, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Steve and Dodie Miller, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Skip and Martha Noftzger, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Peacework, Brenna Straw & Courtney Pace, Virginia, USA

Meg Rivera and family, Bradenton, Florida, USA

Julianne Smoak, USA

Ruby Vallens, New Jersey USA/Caye Caulker

Merywen Wigley, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Tori, Beverly and Richard Wong,  Alexandria,  Virginia, USA


Volunteers

Leisa Adams, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Marilyn Alarcon, Lucky Strike Village/Caye Caulker, Belize 

Louise Aguilar, Caye Caulker, Belize

Dr. Alberto August (PhD Education), Caye Caulker, Belize

Devlin August, Caye Caulker, Belize

Wendy Auxillou, Caye Caulker, Belize

Belize Diving Services instructors, Caye Caulker, Belize

Belize Mission Project Dentists, USA

Erin Bamford, Western Australia

Kim Banks-Palmer, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Adi Barash, Israel

Heidi Barkwell, Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize

Heidi Barlow-Lee, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Belize Diving Services owners and staff, Caye Caulker, Belize

Lydie Baudry, France/USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Dorothy Beveridge, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Desiree Bissett, Kimberly, Australia/Caye Caulker, Belize 

Dana Blech, Peacework intern 2010-2011, USA

Neil and Molly Bradley, Caye Caulker, Belize

Anna Bruckner, Germany

Elizabeth Canul, Caye Caulker, Belize

Antonio Cediel, California, USA

Trevor Charmley, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Caye Caulker Cyber Cafe Staff

Nidia Chacon, Belize Fisheries Department and Caye Caulker Reserve Staff

Cory Clarke, Caye Caulker, Belize

Marcus Cohen, New Mexico, USA

Madi Collins, Caye Caulker, Belize

Meagan Colvin, Los Angeles, USA

Jenny Cooke, Ferryhill, Co Durham, UK 

Ruth Cruysbergs, Belgium

Melisa Cuellar, Atlantic Bank, Belize

Haywood Curry, Waco, Texas/Caye Caulker, Belize

Kathy Dalton and Belize Diving Services, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Lynn and Heather Davis, Alberta, Canada

Ellie and Ben Deshaies, Peacework intern 2009-2010, USA

Kim Deters, Breda, Holland

Sophia Diego, Caye Caulker, Belize

Dane Dingerson, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Heather and Keehnan Donovan, Colorado, USA

Katie Doranski, USA

Elsa, Kenya and Stephanie Duarte, Caye Caulker, Belize

Tom Egan, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Frederick Elijio, Caye Caulker, Belize

Chris Fortune, England/Caye Caulker, Belize

Joylynn Gabourel, Caye Caulker, Belize

Susanna Gust, Anderson, Texas, USA

Karl Haddard

Ashleigh Hawes, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Matthew Heisterman, USA

David and Kathy Holscott, Lagrange, Ohio, USA

Sara Hoshooley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Patricia Houle, Canada

Nancy Hughes, P.E.I, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize

Dina Ismail, USA

Christie Keller, Dover, PA, USA

Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker,  Belize

Stijn Jansen, Belgium

Dr. Carol G. Johnson, Austin, Texas,USA

Cynthia Jordan, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Petrona Joseph, Caye Caulker/Barranco, Belize

Michiel Kloppenburg, Leeuwarden, Holland

ZhiLing Lee, Guang Dong Province, China/Caye Caulker, Belize

Clare Lewis, Gloucestershire, England

Ani Lopez, Hungary/Caye Caulker, Belize

Joe Lovelace and family, Boise, Idaho, USA

Jessica Marin, Caye Caulker, Belize

John Marin and family, Caye Caulker, Belize 

Sarah Martinez, Colorado, USA

Joe McAllister, Victoria ,B.C., Canada

Nick Maznek, San Pedro, Belize/ USA

Ellen McRae, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Mo Miller, Lazy Iguana, Caye Caulker, Belize/ USA
Steve and Dodie Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada

Agnes Moes, Bredo, Holland

Julia Moran, Caye Caulker, Belize

Kelly Morrison, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

David Munoz, Mexico City, Mexico

Val Murray

Carmen Myrtis-Garcia, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Dr. Lynne Paradis, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Sherri Pickel, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Gilbert (Pikey) Pike, Caye Caulker, Belize

Scotty Poock,  Ohio, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize

Anthony Rayburn, Belize City, Belize

Bella and Kyle Requena, Caye Caulker, Belize
Daniela Rimini, Italy/Caye Caulker, Belize
Chris and Destino Roggema-Fuller, Caye Caulker, Belize/ Holland/Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 

Elma Rosado, Caye Caulker, Belize

Enelda Rosado, Caye  Caulker, Belize

Charlotte Ruether, Alberta, Canada

Samantha Sage, USA

Corry Sauve, Canada/Caye Caulker

Patrick and Diana Savage, Humboldt, California, USA

Father Schneider, Caye Caulker, Belize

Lissette Schraven, Holland/Caye Caulker, Belize

Tom Shorts, USA

Jackie Sinto, New York, USA

Dr. Peter Smith, Greenbelt, MD, USA

Laurie Strebel-Scott, North Carolina, USA

Bryan Stypul, USA/Belize

Alex Sullivan and Caye Connect,  New York, USA /San Pedro, Belize

Almy Sullivan, Caye Caulker, Belize

Stuart Trent (Trenton), Caye Caulker, Belize

Pablo Valencia, La Ceiba, Honduras

Valerie Van Horn-Cotey, USA

Sonna von der Wyst, Breda, Holland

Kaj von Stigt, Dordrecht, Holland

Peter & Leah Valing, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Alberto Villanueva and family, Caye Caulker, Belize

Ami Yam, Caye Caulker

Stephanie Warman, England

Del Williams, Canada

Jolene Williams, Caye Caulker, Belize

Treyton and Jennifer Williams, Tennessee, USA

Ashley Williamson, Texas, USA

Garry Worger, Alberta, Canada

Caye Caulker Parent & Community Volunteers 2010-2011

Ashtashia Alarcon

Suyapa Amador

Ellen Armstrong & Junior

Ashly Briggs

Miss "Bugs"

Erika Cadle

Sharette Ceballos

Celerina Cowo

Santiago Cu

Haywood Curry

Elsa Duarte

Marie Gabourel

Rose Joseph

Noeli Kuylen

David Lawrence

Anna & Kyra Letkemen

Isela Marin

Myrna Marin

Nei Marin

Neidi Marin

Barbara McIntyre

Abel Novelo

Scotty Poock

Sarah & Anabella Requena

Enelda Rosado

Shane Sanchez

Cynthia Sandoval

Leda Sorraya Sanarussia

Elvira & Alberto Villanueva Sr.

Alberto Villanueva Jr.

Elvira Villanueva

Denzel's Mom

Estrella's Grandma

Jacqueline & Hector's Mom

Shania's Mom

Virtual Volunteers

We have learned to do a lot of different jobs as co-founders of Ocean Academy, but we also really value the services of trained professionals who volunteer their time and skills.  Our "virtual volunteers" work from their home desks far away from the sun and sea of the island, but they make such a huge contribution to the real-world of Ocean Academy.  We especially need advice and help from those skilled in graphic design, fundraising, marketing and public relations, website design, event planning, and video editing.  We hope one day you can all leave your cold offices and come to sunny Belize!


Cecilia Allen and Cyrus Mallory, Fundraising

Christian Baerike, Webmaster, Germany/Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Tammy Barnett, Fundraising, Goliad, Texas, USA

Mya Breitbart, Postcard Fundraiser, Florida, USA

Mike Desabraie, Film Editor, USA

Karen Eckhart, Grant researcher, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
Marius Hermann, Websmaster, Germany/Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

David and Kathy Holscott, Adult Education Program research, Ohio, USA

Sarah Martinez, Treasurer/Accountant, Edgewater, Colorado, USA

Steve Miller, Computer consultant, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada

Brenda Peluso, Marketing, South Portland, Maine, USA

Dan and Courtney Powers, Website designers, Burlington, North Carolina, USA

Immeasurable assistance working through the Ministry of Education licensing process

Honorable Minister Patrick Faber

Honorable Minister Manuel Heredia Jr., and his assistant Mrs. Betty Longsworth

Village Chairman and Village Council Members

Jahmor Lopez, Belize District Education Manager

Enelda Rosado, Principal of Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School

Members of the Regional Council

Members of the Caye Caulker Executive Committee

Lastly, but definitely not least, the people of Caye Caulker