Classroom Grandparents Honored by Mayor Jane Castor With a Special Back-to-School Gift

Classroom Grandparents celebrate after receiving special recognition and back-to-school gifts from the City of Tampa.

Classroom Grandparents play an important role in helping children build confidence, improve reading skills, and feel supported at school. This year, the City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor recognized their extraordinary impact with a heartfelt back-to-school surprise.

There were tears of joy when Janelle McGregor from the City of Tampa Mayor’s Office announced each Classroom Grandparent would be given $100 in Tampa Kind Dash Dollars as a back-to-school gift to recognize the value each “Grandparent” brings to the classroom.

These volunteers do more than help children learn to read—they provide guidance, stability, and a warm, loving presence in the classroom. Thank you Mayor Castor for this wonderful reminder of how deeply valued their contributions are in our community.