Suffolk Educ. Foundation

 

The mission of the Suffolk Education Foundation is to support Suffolk Public Schools by connecting the community’s talents and resources to expand educational opportunities for students and staff. 

Link here for details from the SEF website

 

$210,000 in Scholarship Awards

This spring, the Foundation will award college scholarships totaling $13,000. The Foundation is proud to administer scholarship funds for the families of Ned and Helen Ferguson, Harry Lee and Jean Ritchie Cross, Gertrude Pruden, Ellis E. Temple Sr., and the Hon. G. Blair Harry. SEF also provides scholarships for Career & Technical Studies post-secondary options.

$152,000 in Instructional Grants

Each year the Foundation allocates money to provide funding for innovative classroom projects.

$25,000 in Tuition Assistance

High school students taking dual college credit classes who have a demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for funding assistance.

Annual golf tournament set for April 27, 2012

For the past 13 years, the Foundation has sponsored a golf tournament fundraiser. This event has grown steadily throughout the years and now raises nearly $25,000 to support our various programs. The event will again be held at the Nansemond River Golf Club. Call 377-4713 to sign up or sponsor today.

Foundation Highlights for 2011-2012

• Teachers, staff & students donate more than $25,000
• Recipients of 2011-12 instructional grants include four elementary school projects focusing on reading, science, music, and history … two middle school projects focusing on drama and science … and three high school projects focusing on science, drama, and media resources.

Board of Directors:

Gail Pruden
SEF President
Retired, BB&T Bank

Ernie Leber
SEF Vice President
BASF Chemicals

David Mitnick
SEF Secretary/Treasurer
Retired Guidance Counselor

Bethanne Bradshaw
Suffolk Public Schools

Phyllis Byrum
Suffolk School Board

Tom Harry
Beach Ford
 
James Lewis
Western Tidewater Regional Jail

Sheila Parker
City of Suffolk

Ashley Rogers
Sara Lee

Susan Simpkins
Retired, BB&T Bank

Linda Sleighter
Huntingdow Ingalls

Thomas Stockton
Community Representative

Fred Taylor
Stallings & Bischoff

B.J. Willie
State Farm Insurance