- December 13, 2025
Sara Malta and Theresa Pontieri. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Ryan Andrews and JC Sheffield. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Julie and Pete Hald. Courtesy photo
Nina Giuglotto, Diane Vidal, Christine Sullivan, Amanda Swift, Shara Brodsky and Lacy Martin. Courtesy photo
Teresa Rizzo, Maria Lavin-Sanhudo and Carla Cline. Courtesy photo
Flagler County Education Foundation team: Maryiotti Johnson, Madison Asbill, Teresa Rizzo, Stephanie Ellis and Selina Hernandez. Courtesy photo
Matt Forrest and Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore. Courtesy photo
Madison Asbill, Rachel Rogers and daughter, and Stephanie Ellis. Courtesy photo
April Koehler and Michelle Bartlome. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Missy East. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Lauren Johnston and Michelle and Mike Morgan. Courtesy photo
Over 200 guests, many in storybook costumes, attended the Flagler County Education Foundation's annual Josh Crews Creative Writing Project Gala on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Channel Side in Palm Coast.
The gala is the primary funding source for the Josh Crews Creative Writing Project, an after-school writing program for Flagler County students in fourth through 12th grade which culminates with the annual student-produced anthology, "Write On!"
The theme for this year's gala was "Once Upon a Quill: A Fairytale Night." The evening included dinner, music and a silent auction for donated gifts from local businesses. The funds raised by the gala cover the costs associated with printing the 2026 anthology.
"We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Flagler community," Education Foundation Executive Director Teresa Rizzo said in a press release. "The funds raised at 'Once Upon a Quill' are the foundation of a life-changing experience for our young authors. This event ensures that every student who loves to read and write has the opportunity to hold a professionally published book with their name on the cover. That sense of accomplishment is priceless."
The anthology will be unveiled at a free community "Book Launch" event on April 8, 2026, which will includes selected student authors reading their stories and poems to attendees.
