For more information and to learn how you can contribute to our organization, please contact:

Allison Adams, Executive Director (423) 823-0001

education.foundation@gcschools.net

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 FAST FACTS:  GCS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

"BEYOND THE BASICS"

Overview and Purpose

We strive to go beyond the basics provided to public schools via govenment funding so our students will be college and career ready, and successfully equipped in a global society. 

We believe

• Public education is essential to the well-being of our community.
• We must serve as ambassadors within our community, advocating for the school system, providing for an exchange of ideas, and communicating for support to the community at-large.
• Every child should have access to rich educational experiences. 

History

In 1996 by a group of private citizens, working closely with the Greeneville City Board of Education and the Greeneville City School System administration, established the Greeneville City Schools Foundation.   The Greenville City Schools Foundation was then chartered as a 501(c)3, community-based organization.  Over twenty members of the Greeneville community sit on the Board of Trustees, serving to guide the course of the organization. 

In 2008, the Trustees voted to operate as the Greeneville City Schools (GCS) Education Foundation.   The GCS Education Foundation seeks private sector donations, which allow the GCS Education Foundation to assist in providing new, cutting-edge programs, equipment, and facilities for the teachers and students of the Greeneville City School System. 

Board of Trustees

Craig Ogle (GCS BOE), Bob Leonard (Past Chairman), Dr. Craig Shepherd (Chairman), Cynthia Pectol (Vice-Chairman), Lisa Stephens (Treas.), Michelle Loven(Secy.), Jeff Idell (At-Large) Robbie Mitchell, Patsy Crum, Carla Todaro, Paige Hull, Mike Roberts, Mark Williams, Sherry Hood, Dr. Lisa Johnson, Angelia Rodriguez, Shane Hite, Jeff Taylor, Julie McKee, Lynn Broyles, and Allison Adams (GCSEF, Exec. Director)

Trustees Emeritus: Sally Harbison, Kay Puckett

Recent Accomplishments

The GCS Education Foundation has assisted in funding the following educational tools or programs: 

United Streaming (a Web-based subscription used system-wide)

Viewpoint (data warehouse used system-wide), "Get Real" (student enrichment program at GMS)

"Walk With the Cherokee Day" (an annual system-wide elementary educational experience)

"My Word Coach" (ELL hardware & software at GMS)

F.A.C.E. Liason (Family & Community Engagement / community & school system liason)

"The Greene Scene" (GMS outdoor classroom)

LCD Projectors (GHS & GMS)

Virtual Field Trip Program (GHS)

Jr ROTC Flight Simulators (GHS)

Digital Visual Presenters Document Cameras (GMS)

The annual system-wide Science Fair 

HomeLink - Providing computers & internet access to GCS students in need

The annual system-wide Character Education Awards luncheon

Flip Video Cameras (GHS)

Reading Genre Library (Eastview 4th Grade Students)

Dell Mini Notebooks (GMS)

Math manipulatives (Eastview Kindergarten Students)

Mini-grants for Differentiated Instruction (GHS)

Kindle E-Reader Pilot Program (GMS)

Literacy Books (GMS)

TI Chemistry Modeling Calculators (GHS)

Promethean Board (Eastview Elemetary)

Caps For A Cause (GMS)

Stove (GMS Applied Skills)

Listening Lab for Early Literacy (Hal Henard Elementary)

U.S. Tennis Association equipment and curriculum for elementary schools

The Education Foundation annually funds two grant initiatives:

The FOCUS Grant - funding for small projects or programs that have a big impact.

The SEED Grant - Supplying Essential Education Dollars to initiate of enhance projects or programs with a sizeable budget.