Mission Statement:  To promote and recognize excellence in education by providing financial support to

our students and educators through scholarships for higher education, classroom grants for innovative teaching methods, and support teacher recruitment and retention.

Executive Committee:

President - Rudy Howard, RV Howard & Associates
Past President - David Skiles, First Peoples Bank
Vice President - Elizabeth Heard Mallonee, Educator

Treasurer - Cooie Newman, Riverside National Bank
 

Board Members:

Rene Arteaga - Vice President, Indian River National Bank
Bernadette Floyd - Principal, St. Lucie County School District
Antonia Gentry - Partner in Charge, Michelle E. Green, CPA
Lisa Hamilton - Teacher, St. Lucie County School District
Beth Hoskins - Parent and Community Volunteer
Skeet Jernigan - Preident, Community and Economic Council
Michael Lannon - Superintendent, St. Lucie County School District
Cathy McKenzie - AT&T
Dr. Judi Miller - Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sistes
Larry Pelton - President, Economic Development Council
Anna LaDean Phillips - Teacher of the Year, St. Lucie County
Aileen Pruitt - National City Bank
Gary Roberts - Owner, Gary Roberts Landscape and Nursery
Sue Ellen Sanders - Parent and Community Volunteer
Vanessa Tillman - President CTA/CU
Beth Williams - Public Relations, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute

Highlights of Foundation Programs:

The St. Lucie County Education Foundation, a non-profit organization founded 17 years ago, promotes and celebrates excellence in education in public schools by providing funding for student scholarships for higher education and classroom grants for teachers to implement innovative education projects for their students.

2006-2007 Foundation Highlights:

• Awarded over $116,000 in classroom and school-wide grants to educators in the St. Lucie County public school system.
• Awarded over $78,000 in scholarships in St. Lucie County.

Annual Foundation Events:

• The Education Foundation hosts the annual Foundation Ball each year.  During this black tie gala, guests enjoy dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions often showcasing the talented work of students and teachers.  The funds raised from the Foundation Ball benefit St. Lucie County students and teachers.
• The Education Foundation hosts the Night of the Stars each year.  During this celebration of excellence in education, teachers and professional staff are honored for their educational contributions.  The Teacher of the Year, the Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year, the Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year, and the School Related Employee of the Year are named.
• The Education Foundation manages the scholarship program and honors recipients at a a ceremony in May.

Updated:  9/05/07