WHO WE ARE
The Foundation for Excellence is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that honors outstanding teachers, administrators, and students by annually presenting awards and grants.
Dr. Eunice Kang, Clarke Central High School
2019 Bank of America Fine Arts Grant Recipient
“I believe that observing live performances by world class artists of diverse colors and backgrounds should be mandatory for all student musicians.”
Foundation News
FFE Announces 2022 Award Winners
Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Awards
Levi Carr, Clarke Central High School
William Lowe, Cedar Shoals High School
Bertis Downs District Services Awards
Lashanda Callaway, Hilsman Middle School
Margaret Smith, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Howard B. Stroud Community Service Award
Hannah Nelson, Howard B. Stroud Elementary
Michael Peter Horvat Secondary Coaches’ Award
Josh Campbell, Cedar Shoals High School
Friends of Eve Carson Excellence in Teaching Award
Janice Stephen, Howard B. Stroud Elementary
Newland Family Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award
Lauren Benbrook, Howard B. Stroud Elementary
Walter Allen, Sr. Inspiring Teacher Award
Marc Ginsberg, Cedar Shoals High School
Galis Family Award for Teachers of History and Social Studies
Andrew Wheeler, Clarke Central High School
Frusanna S. Booth Chair for Teachers of English and Language Arts
Jennifer Tesler, Clarke Central High School
Charlotte Brown Chair for Teachers of Special Education
Charissa Swan, Clarke Middle School
Lamar Dodd Chair for Teachers of Fine Arts
Rosemary Milsap, Cedar Shoals High School
Jenny Penney Oliver Chair for Counselors and Student Support Personnel
Lauren McElhannon, David C. Barrow Elementary School
Margaret & Raymond Pondsoldt Chair for Elementary School Teachers
Bertina Hunt, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
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Contributing to Excellence through Food, Friends, and Community: FFE BBQ 2020
"Great teaching doesn’t just happen.”
Conor Naughton, Hilsman Middle School
2018 Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Award Recipient
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