Mission Statement:  The Flagler County Education Foundation is a directd support organization of community volunteers committed to generating financial support to enhance the educational programs benefiting our school district.

Executive Committee
President - Godwin Kelly, Motorsports Editor, Daytona Beach News-Journal
President Elect - Allen Whetsell, General Manager, Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home
Vice President - Larry Henderson, Construction Manager, Bright House Networks
Treasurer - Thomas Urfer, Certified Financial Planner, Merrill Lynch - The Hanvey/Urfer Group
Secretary - Gail Downs, Realtor/Broker Associate, RE/MAX Oceanside

Board Members
Patricia Bueltman, ESE Parent Liaison, Flagler County Schools
Kris Chiumento, Legal Administrator, Chiumento & Associates, PA
Robert Cuff, Attorney at Law, Rogers Towers
Andrew Dance, Vice President, Atlas  Design Group
Pamela Derr, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
James E. Gardner, Jr., Flagler County Property Appraiser
Jonnie Grant, District Marketing Manager, Florida Health Care Plans
Joan Grube, Retired, High School English Teacher/Student Acitivites Director
James Guines, Retired, District of Columbia Assistant Superintendent & Former Flagler County School Board Member
Patrick Kelly, Senior Vice President, Cypress Coquina Bank
Carl Laundrie, Director of Communications, Flagler County Commission
Ruth Livingston, Community Representative
Janice Nickol, Wedding & Catering Manager, Ginn Hammock Beach Resort
Sidney Nowell, Attorney at Law, Nowell & Associates
Carol Rabinovitz, Retired, Assistant Vice President for Development, Brandeis University
Oradell Trayer, Former Flagler County School Board Member
Howard Turner, Provost, Daytona Beach Community College, Flagler Campus

Highlights of foundation programs
Take Stock In Children Scholarship Program - The FCEF purchases scholarships each year through the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to help high potential, low income students earn a diploma, graduate from college, and enter the workforce.

Senior Scolarship Recognition - The FCEF sponsors the senior scholarship recognition program each spring and awards several scholarships to outstanding graduates.

Classroom Mini-Grants - Flagler County teachers are awarded over $22,000 annually through a state matching grant program administered by the  Consortium of Florida Education Foundations to implement innovative projects that enhance student learning.

Gap Initiative - The FCEF actively supports projects that seek  to address the gap between high achieving and low performing students.

Alternative Teacher Education Certification Scholarships - To encourage individuals in the community who have Bachelor's degrees and are interested in becoming teachers in Flagler County Public Schools, the FCEF funds scholarships that will lead to five-year Professional Educator's Certificates.

New Teacher Orientation - The FCEF welcomes new teachers to the school district with a luncheon and gift certificates to buy classroom materials.

Teacher & Employee of the Year Recognition - The FCEF provides funds to help sponsor a recognition reception and program honoring the Flagler County Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year.

One for the Kids - In collaboration with Flagler County teachers and staff, the FCEF raises funds to support classroom research, teacher retention and training, and projects that promote literacy.

Partners in Education - To help address the challenges relating to the phenomenal growth of Flagler County's student population over the past few years, the FCEF has initiated a Partners in Education program.  There are five partnership categories: Student Friend; Business & Community Associate; Classroom Advocate; Principal's Circle and Superintendent's Circle.

Updated:  8/27/07