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Board of Directors member Hatel Patel Our Board Rachel Roberts-Pickett Rachel Roberts-Pickett is a strategic leader and consultant with more than two decades of experience across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. She has led large-scale programs, managed multimillion dollar grant portfolios, and advised organizations on operational strategy, compliance, and organizational growth. Rachel currently leads consulting efforts through her firm, supporting mission-driven organizations in strengthening systems, expanding impact, and navigating complex funding environments. Beyond her professional work, Rachel has a long-standing commitment to community service and leadership. In addition to Noggin, she currently serves on the board of 100 Women of Lake Highlands and is an active member of the Women’s League of Lake Highlands. She has spent nine years supporting Dallas ISD through PTAs and Site-Based Decision Making Committees and is also involved with the Young Men’s Service League. Rachel is married to her husband, Steve, and is a proud mother to her son, Syeed, and bonus son, Patrick. In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteering, and international travel. BACK

Noggin Educational Foundation is working to imact the achievement gap. Partnering with us will help us continue to provide free programs for low income student Partner with Noggin Contact Us Types of Partnerships Community Foundations Grants from community foundations are key to nonprofit growth and sustainability. We’re grateful to the Communities Foundation of Texas for their capacity-building grant, which helped us develop a strategic plan to better serve our students and families. Their investment strengthens our ability to plan, grow, and deliver impact. Local Companies Local businesses are powerful partners in creating change, building stronger communities, and connecting more people to our mission. We’re especially thankful to Loch and Ali’s Children’s Boutique for supporting Noggin by donating proceeds from an in-store event and serving as a donation location for backpacks. In-Kind Donations In-kind donations help us better serve families and create joyful experiences for our students. Flexjet exemplified this generosity by hosting a holiday toy drive that brought big smiles to every child at our Christmas party. Thanks to their kindness, our students enjoyed a celebration full of excitement and lasting memories. Corporations Corporate donations help us grow and deepen our impact. We’re grateful to the Nissan Neighbors initiative for supporting our 2024 and 2025 Robotics Camp and volunteering during our Shark Tank Jr. competition. Their generosity and involvement help inspire the next generation of innovators. Pro-Bono Assistance Pro-bono support helps nonprofits thrive by strengthening systems and freeing up resources for mission-focused work. We’re deeply grateful to the JPMorgan Chase Force for Good Program for partnering with us in 2024 and 2025 to develop a custom data system that streamlines how we track and report student outcomes. Their expertise is helping us scale our impact and build for the future. Event or Program Sponsorship Sponsorships power our mission to provide impactful learning experiences. We’re especially grateful to Fidelity and Texas Capital Bank for supporting our STEM Strong Sisters program, giving girls of color hands-on STEM education, mentorship, and math tutoring. Their investment is helping shape tomorrow’s innovators. Our Partners To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit First name* Last name* Company name Position Email* Phone* What would you like us to know?* Submit Learn More!

At Noggin we believe that ALL students deserve a shot at a bright future. We are closing the achievement gap by providing tutoring, fun summer enrichment programs, and resources for parents. 1/13 Our mission is to help close the achievement gap for economically disadvantaged children by improving educational opportunities for students, supporting families, and encouraging excellence and innovation in the classroom. Learn More PRIVATE TUTORING Students meet for private tutoring sessions with an experienced classroom teacher to bridge gaps in learning. Next STEM CAMPS Our STEM camps provide a strong introduction to the world of Robotics and teach students to create digital stories, games, and animations through computer coding. Next SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY Advocates provide parental support to assist in obtaining services and accommodations at school. Next CAREERS EXPOSURE Professionals from a variety of careers speak to groups of students about their work, education, and background followed by interactive Q&A sessions. Next SUMMER ENRICHMENT Summers Producing Academically Ready Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) provides fun, interactive math & reading enrichment activities and games all summer to reduce or prevent summer learning loss. Next OUR APPROACH At Noggin, we have adopted a multi-pronged approach to closing the achievement gap. Students enrolled with Noggin have access to multiple programs to help close gaps in learning and give them the knowledge and skills to thrive in college and in their careers. After a multi-year investment, each Noggin Kid will have a diverse range of opportunities aligned with their aspirations following high school graduation. Join us in supporting our amazing students because every child deserves a shot at a bright future! Multi-Pronged Approach Average Annual Impact 700 Students Impacted 230 Backpacks Distributed 625 Hours Tutored View our 2025 Annual Report Noggin's math and reading instruction and tutoring is provided exclusively by experienced classroom teachers. Significant learning gaps have been caused by the Pandemic and the teacher shortage. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a majority of states saw scores decline for fourth- and eighth-graders in mathematics and reading between 2019 and 2022. Reading and math proficiency is the lowest it has been in decades. A study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that four of every five students who come from low-income households don’t meet reading proficiency requirements. At Noggin, we exclusively utilize experienced classroom teachers to provide math and reading instruction as they are uniquely equipped to bridge learning gaps. Studies show that high-quality afterschool, summer learning, and tutoring programs are associated with 4-5 months of academic gains and positive impact on behavior and attendance. National Bureau of Economic Research July 2020 Don't miss out! Stay informed with news and updates. Subscribe Now Every Child Deserves A Shot At A Bright Future! Partner With Us! 8 Ways to Give Volunteer Donate Now Recurring Giving By the end of 4th grade low-income students are already two years behind grade level.

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Click to view! This year’s annual report is especially meaningful as it marks 10 years of Noggin Educational Foundation  serving students and families in southwestern Dallas. Before it’s released publicly, we’re sharing this 10th Anniversary Edition  first with you, our Brainiacs , as a small way of saying thank you  for your faithful, consistent support. Your belief in this work, year after year, has helped make this decade of impact possible. This special edition celebrates milestones and impact stories of the students and families who have been shaped along the way. You’ll see early milestones alongside current outcomes that show what sustained investment and community commitment can truly accomplish. We invite you to take a look, comment, and share . Your engagement helps amplify the story of what’s possible when a community shows up again and again for students. Thank you for being part of our first decade. We’re so grateful to step into the next chapter with you. Take a look!

Noggin's 10th Anniversary Mixer We welcomed 2025 with excitement — our 10th year serving the community!  What a milestone. Our Board decided this was the perfect time to celebrate with the individuals who helped make it all possible: our incredible volunteers and donors. At our 10th Anniversary Celebration , more than 50 guests gathered to honor a decade of impact. We reflected on the students whose lives have been transformed, the families we’ve supported, and the volunteers and donors who made it all possible. We heard from our tutors and parents who gave firsthand testimonials about the impact Noggin has made.  Special recognition was given to our founding board members, whose vision and dedication helped shape Noggin Educational Foundation into what it is today. This year also brought exciting new partnerships  with Fidelity Investments  and Texas Capital Bank , both of whom joined us in supporting our STEM Strong Sisters  program. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to welcome our second cohort  of girls after the program lost funding from its original supporter. This new cohort is our largest yet! The girls have already participated in multiple field trips, met inspiring women in STEM careers, and are continuing to grow in confidence, curiosity, and leadership.   Another new partner, Dallas Children’s Charities , provided a generous donation to cover gifts for our upcoming Noggin Families Christmas Party . Their kindness will help us make the holiday season extra special for our students and families. To mark our 10th anniversary in a big way, we also hosted our inaugural Noggin Charity Golf Classic  at the beautiful Hackberry Creek Country club in Las Colinas.  With over 40 golfers and 20 sponsors, we were thrilled by the enthusiasm and generosity shown by everyone who participated.   The event gave us a wonderful opportunity to share Noggin’s impact throughout the day, connecting with loyal supporters and introducing new friends to the difference their involvement makes. Most recently, we wanted to find a way to keep connecting people with our mission all year long, so we launched Noggin First Fridays , a monthly virtual series that gives supporters a behind-the-scenes look at our impact. Each session features stories from parents, students, volunteers, and community partners who share firsthand how Noggin is changing lives. You can join us live on November 7 th   here !  As we move into the final stretch of the year, we’re filled with gratitude — for our community, our partners, and every person who has joined us on this journey. Here’s to the next decade of empowering students, supporting families, and sparking bright futures! 2025 Timeline May- Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner September- First Annual Noggin Charity Golf Tournament October- 10 Years of Noggin Educational Foundation

Homework help is provided by high school students. This is not our tutoring service, so homework helpers will not teach or instruct. They are similar to a sibling or parent who provides homework assistance at home.