Rockdale County Public Schools Foundation Champions of Education Gala
Dear Friend of Public Education in Rockdale County:
The Rockdale County Public Schools Foundation and honorary event Co-Chairs Dr. Terry Oatts, Superintendent, Rockdale County Public Schools, and Faye Phillips, Chairman, Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors invite you to help us recognize and celebrate Champions of Education at the annual Foundation Gala themed Denim & Diamonds!
Many things have changed since the Rockdale County Public Schools Foundation began in 1988. However, one constant has been the Foundation’s deep commitment to promoting excellence in education.
The Foundation continues to award thousands of dollars each year in teacher grants to fund exciting and innovative programs and projects. These activities support and encourage the aspirations of students who hope to become engineers, professionals, scientists and more.
The RCPS Foundation also is committed to rewarding district educators who strive tirelessly to assure that students are prepared to succeed not only in the classroom, but also in life. This is why the Foundation continues to support the annual RCPS Teacher of the Year (TOTY) program with a financial gift to the TOTY winner and runners up.
In 2017, the Foundation enthusiastically assumed the role as lead fundraiser for RCPS REACH Georgia Scholarship initiative. REACH provides hard working, but low-income, students with scholarships so they can pursue their dream of attending college.
Over the past three decades, the RCPS Foundation has awarded more than half a million dollars for:
- innovative educator grants,
- teacher recognition programs, and
- student reward initiatives.
The Foundation is grateful to the wide array of support received from its community of supporters over these last 30 years. The focus now is on growing that community and strengthening the Foundation’s mission, which is to enhance student learning in Rockdale County Public Schools by providing financial support for innovative initiatives, rewarding student achievement, and serving as an advocate for public education.We need you. We need your support.
Sincerely,
The Rockdale County Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors
Dr. Terry Oatts, Superintendent, Rockdale County Public Schools
Faye Phillips, Chairman, Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
2018-2019 Board of Directors
Lindsey Preiss
Arthur Mitchell
Co-Presidents
Katy Zahradnik
Secretary
Sara Merritt
Treasurer
Thua G. Barlay
Cindy Ball
Dawn Butler
Rose Collins
Heather Duncan
Scott Hartsell
Moses Kabia
J. Middlebrooks
Linda Owen
Susan Paul Smith
Executive Director
Kysa Daniels