The Scholarship has helped provide me with so many opportunities at school and I am so grateful to feel connected to such a great legacy that Colleen left. I am so appreciative for this great generosity!

I am very honored to be a part of this distinguished group of individuals. Especially during these hard times as a teacher, Colleen’s impact makes me strive even more to contribute to change in the world.

This scholarship has meant so much to me and I am so proud of it.  You have given me the opportunity to further my teaching career and thanks to Colleen, I will always remember to bring kindness into every day and to help others. I hope to pay it forward in the classroom someday.

Being one of the original recipients is the biggest honor I've ever received. I have so much pride knowing that the Ritzer family felt I was capable of carrying on such an exquisite legacy. I also thank the donors for supporting me through my years in college and beyond.