Marco Woman’s Club Tours MIA

The Marco Island Woman’s Club (MIWC) is proud of their commitment to support and improve the opportunities of education for our community. The Marco Island Academy (MIA), our public charter high school, is a large focus of that commitment. 

MIWC has made a positive impact on the lives of many MIA graduates, providing scholarships to further their education in the fields of engineering, medicine, law, education, aerospace, business, and so much more. Over the past eight years, MIWC has given $29,500 to MIA, supporting educational programs of Marine Science, Performing Arts, and Athletics; gifting Chromebooks; and contributing to the MIA Capital Campaign.

MIA recently thanked MIWC by giving them a personal tour of the magnificent structure and center for learning that the Academy is today. Over thirty members of MIWC enjoyed the tour, hosted by MIA Principal Melissa Scott, MIA Rays Squadron President Mark Melvin, and MIA Founder Jane Watt. As we walked the halls, toured the classrooms, and even watched a bit of the girls’ basketball game in the gym, we were reminded of Jane Watt’s original vision of this school, fueled by her keys to success: “Dream BIG. Identify your love, dedicate your priorities, and follow your passion. Believe in yourself, for you are more powerful than you realize. Be not afraid of failure. Learn from mistakes. Always give back. And never-EVER-give up!”