Dear Teachers, Students, and Sponsors,
As we reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for what we have accomplished together. Thanks to your dedication, curiosity, and generous support, our 45th Anniversary year was a great success.
To our teachers, your commitment to bringing energy to life in the classroom continues to make a lasting, generational impact. By connecting real-world energy challenges with hands-on learning, you have empowered students to think critically, ask big questions, and see themselves as problem-solvers. Your leadership is at the heart of everything we do.
To our students, you are the reason this work matters. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to engage with complex topics is inspiring. With NEED, you explore how energy shapes our world and how innovation and informed choices can build a bright future for us all. We know your experience with NEED built your knowledge of energy and sparked curiosity that will keep you learning and exploring not only throughout your academic career but into your future career too.
To our sponsors and partners, thank you for believing in the importance of energy education and investing in the next generation as they prepare to be the energy leaders of tomorrow. Your support makes it possible to expand our programs, reach new classrooms, and provide high-quality energy resources. The impact of your investment is visible every day in engaged classrooms, excited teachers, and motivated students. Together, we reached new milestones, strengthened our programs, and deepened our impact.
On behalf of our entire organization, thank you for being part of our first 45 years. We are excited to build on this momentum in the years ahead and continue working together to inspire learning, leadership, and innovation.
In gratitude,
Mary E. Spruill
Executive Director