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Education Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2023 Education Hall of Fame
The Henderson County Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2023 Education Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame provides an opportunity for special recognition of men and women who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the...
HCEF Welcomes Newest Board Members
The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors: Lauren Bollen, Katie Rogers, Graham Fields, Dan Poeta, and Claudia Dalton. HCEF Board President, Jessica Collins, says, “We are thrilled to have each of these...
Remembering a True Champion of Henderson County Public Schools
It is with profound sadness that we learned this week of the passing of Dr. Donald C. Jones, former Executive Director of the Henderson County Education Foundation. Dr. Jones had a long history of leadership with the Foundation, first serving on the Board from...
HCEF’s Newest Scholarship Completes Successful First Year
Before becoming the first person to receive a scholarship from the brand new Grow our Own Initiative to further diversity in the Henderson County education workforce, Josh Strickland said that emotionally speaking, he wasn't in the greatest place. “I was living in...
Rock on For Education, August 11th
The Henderson County Education Foundation is Oklawaha Brewing Company's chosen "Nonprofit of the Month" all through August! The Brewery will donate 20% of sales during the August 11th Rock On For Education Event + a percentage of each pint sold throughout the month to...
2022 HCEF Scholarship Awards
Henderson County Education Foundation Awards Thousands in Scholarships to 2021-2022 Graduating Class HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (June 3, 2022) – The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) is awarding 26 scholarships to the 2021-2022 graduating class, totaling $33,100....
HCEF Names a Veteran Educator as its New Executive Director
Henderson County Education Foundation Names a Veteran Educator as its New Executive Director The Henderson County Education Foundation has named Peggy Marshall as its new Executive Director. A native of Hendersonville, Marshall will take over from Executive Director...
New Scholarship Aims to Encourage Individuals of Color to Pursue a Career in Teaching in HCPS
Thanks to a new initiative focused on closing the gap between students and teachers of color in Henderson County, school officials and members of a community coalition are committed to increasing opportunities for students of color to pursue teaching careers in their...
HCEF Celebrates 35 Years
On the 35th Anniversary of our founding, we didn’t want to let the month of October slip by without marking the occasion and once again recognizing our donors who do so much to ensure continued educational excellence in Henderson County. Established in October of...
HCEF Continues to Invest in HCPS’ Most Vulnerable Students
Thanks to the generosity of several donors, the Henderson County Education Foundation will again be able to provide much-needed discretionary funds to students in need. On Tuesday, HCEF presented checks totaling $23,000 to principals, supporting 23 Henderson County...