When former Volusia superintendent Tom Russell died in December, he left behind a legacy of service and commitment to students in the area.
That’s why the FUTURES Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting public schools in Volusia County, wanted to establish a memorial scholarship in his memory.
The scholarship will be available to seniors at the district’s 10 public high schools who plan to pursue teaching degrees.
“The FUTURES board members felt that it was important to honor him,” said Director of FUTURES Cynthia Ramirez. “Even though he was no longer the superintendent here in Volusia County, he has worked diligently for 28 years in the district.”