Welcome to
BEE learning center
Bridges to Educational Excellence

Meet our Founder

Ms. Eula T. Bacon, a proud resident just six blocks from the BEE Learning Center, is thrilled to contribute to a program dedicated to helping children succeed. A graduate of Florida A&M University and Cooley Law School, Ms. Bacon has been an active and passionate member of her community for many years. Her professional career includes extensive experience in nonprofit management, higher education student services, grant writing, and middle school teaching, showcasing her dedication to education and community development.

Mrs. Jacquelyn Paulk has dedicated many years to improving the lives of children and families. She played a pivotal role in desegregating the elementary school system in Sarasota and went on to establish several after-school programs, including SOAR Learning Center, which served children in the Newtown community for nearly two decades. A lifelong learner, Mrs. Paulk earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Albany State College and a Master of Education from Columbus University. Her extensive knowledge and deep understanding of how children learn have enabled her to create a unique curriculum tailored to meet the needs of the community’s children.

Meet our Program Director

Our Board of Directors

Aaron Bellamy
President

Victor L. Phelps, Sr.
Vice President

Beltheia Feltner
Treasurer

Beverly Williams
Secretary

Jacquelyn Paulk

Hank Battie

Jetson Grimes

Helen James

Programs Serving Children and Families

Engaging families, schools, and the community in educational partnerships

Tutoring Program - Reading

BEE Learning Center provides free, high-quality reading tutoring services to kindergarten through 3rd-grade students. Our program focuses on explicit, research-based reading instruction, helping children build essential skills in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, all aligned with state and national standards.

Tutoring Program - Math

Students participating in the program receive a nutritious afternoon snack through the Florida Health Child Care Food Program, ensuring they have the energy and focus needed to fully engage in tutoring and homework assistance sessions. This initiative not only supports academic success but also promotes healthy eating habits to foster overall well-being.

Homework Assistance Program

The Jacquelyn Paulk Campus

At the Jacquelyn Paulk Campus, each room is designed to enhance learning opportunities. Our teachers are well-trained and follow a curriculum specially designed by Mrs. Paulk.

Empowering Youth Success

"Even if your kids don't want to be in the afterschool program, advocate to have them participate. They may not see the benefit at the time, but they will later. What I learned helped me pass exams in high school and college."

Christian Jones
BA Degree Middle Grades Education
Specialization in Science
Saint Leo University

Christian studied
with Mrs. Paulk while
in elementary and
middle school

Contact us

BEE learning center

Center location

The Jacquelyn Paulk Campus
2731 North Links Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34234
In the heart of the Newtown Community

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 50233
Sarasota, Florida 34232

Program Director email

EulaB@BEELearningCenter.com

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Center hours

Monday - Friday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Call (941) 359-6713