Education Foundation hosts 2017 Teacher of the Year Reception

On the evening of February 21, 2017, 48 teachers received Teacher of The Year awards from the Education Foundation. Each recipient was chosen based off the nominations of fellow staff members in regards to the recipients’ dedication and hard work. The Education Foundation hosted a reception with light refreshments for the teachers at CMCSS Central Office, and they were also individually recognized at the CMCSS School Board meeting that followed.

2017-2018 Teacher of the Year by School

Clarksville High, 9-12: Valerie Shaw

Kenwood High, 9-12: Dr. Danica Booth

Middle College, 9-12: Heather Mendoza

Montgomery Central High, 9-12: Cathy Petty

Northwest High, 9-12: Elizabeth (Ashley) McDonald

Rossview High, 9-12: Justin Lambert, District Teacher of the Year

Kenwood Middle, 5-8: Joyce Brown, District Teacher of the Year

Montgomery Central Middle, 5-8: Tammy Brown

New Providence Middle, 5-8: Jonathan Stoll

Northeast Middle, 5-8: Kenisha Gassant

Richview Middle, 5-8: Emily Lackey

Rossview Middle, 5-8: Elizabeth Krokosky

West Creek Middle, 5-8: Lindsey Spathelf

Barkers Mill Elementary, PreK-4: Amber Atkins, 5-8: Benita Keesler

Burt Elementary, PreK-4: Kelly Spurgeon, 5-8: Brittany Henderson

Byrns Darden Elementary, PreK-4: Eleya Robertson, 5-8: Gena Carter

Carmel Elementary, PreK-4: Lisa Michelle Winters, 5-8: Keli Jo Storz

Cumberland Heights Elementary, PreK-4: Joy Burton

Glenellen Elementary, PreK-4: Cathy Dahl, 5-8: Tonilynn Moseley

Hazelwood Elementary, PreK-4: Christie Fowler, 5-8 Cosette Roberts

Kenwood Elementary, PreK-4: Laura Wellhousen, 5-8: Kaye Byard

Minglewood Elementary, PreK-4: Darlys Garcia-Marty, 5-8: Mary Glover-Wright

Montgomery Central Elementary, PreK-4: Haley McCaslin, 5-8: Michelle Hart

Norman Smith Elementary, PreK-4: Lora Vongkhamchanh

Northeast Elementary, PreK-4: Jan Newsome, 5-8: Morgan Smith

Oakland Elementary, PreK-4: Michelle Cook, 5-8: Mary Emily Wallace

Pisgah Elementary, 5-8: Cynthia Smith

Ringgold Elementary, 5-8: Jon Skevington

Rossview Elementary, PreK-4: Shari Myers, 5-8: Sandra Watson

Sango Elementary, PreK-4: Anne Head, 5-8: Robert Murphy

St. Bethlehem Elementary, PreK-4: Brandi DeLaRosa

West Creek Elementary, PreK-4: Alisha Burks, 5-8 Mia Wadington

Woodlawn Elementary, PreK-4: Stefanie Winn, 5-8: Emily Gray

Jo-Ann Fabric donates $2,000 to Education Foundation

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores presented the CMC Education Foundation with a check for $2,000 at the grand opening of their new Clarksville location on the morning of Thursday, February 16. Mayor Kim McMillan, CMC Education Foundation Executive Director Abby Binkley, Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melinda Shepard and CMC Education Foundation board members Cassandra Osborne and County Commissioner Charles Keene attended the check presentation.

The business will be a Platinum Corporate Sponsor of the CMC Education Foundation’s 28th Annual Academic Awards Banquet celebrating CMCSS student achievement on March 10, 2017.

Jo-Ann Fabric is located at 2831 Wilma Rudolph Blvd in Clarksville.

Foundation awards nearly $23,000 in grants to CMCSS teachers

For the past eight years, the Education Foundation has offered CMCSS educators the opportunity to compete for funds that benefit their classrooms and special projects in a non-traditional way.

Education Foundation president Brian Taylor notes that the increase in funds awarded is possible because of contributions made by individual community members to recent Foundation fundraisers including the Vision to Reality Banquet and the Annual Campaign. “Each year we continue to offer more opportunities for our students and teachers in CMCSS because our donors witness first-hand how their support is making an impact in the lives of students.” We are very fortunate that more people are taking interest in our work and offering ways to support our efforts.

This year, 25 educators out of 65 applicants were awarded up to $1,000 each to implement their ideas, which will impact approximately 10,500 CMCSS students both directly and indirectly. Awards received were based on a competitive rubric and its potential impact in the school or in in the classroom and student learning. Foundation Board members Tommy Bates, Maria Jimenez and Lori Smith recognized the Great Idea Grant recipients at a reception held at CMCSS Central Office on January 9.

Grant recipients for 2016:

Elementary School

Barkers Mill Elementary

Math Manipulative for Eureka Math Curriculum Tammy Seeber
Connecting Literacy to Mathematics in Primary Grades Nikki Lavigne
Tablet Teaching Sharon Williams
 

Glenellen Elementary

STEM club engineering, technology, and coding

 

 

Tonilynn Mosley and Eileen Huppert

 

Liberty Elementary

STEM Teacher Guides and Books

 

 

Brandi Goodwin

 

Moore Magnet Elementary 

Third Graders “Dig In”

 

 

Patti Sinclair and Laura Baxter

 

Norman Smith Elementary

Fluency Stations

 

 

Amanda Tarver

Family Engagement Summer Reading Workshop Rachel Wainwright and Kellie Nedell
 

Pisgah Elementary

Digital Illustration in the Elementary Classroom

 

 

 

Travis Stanley

 

Rossview Elementary

iPads for Learning

 

 

Sara Denson

iPads for Learning Teresa Hayhurst
iPads for Learning Tangelia Qualkinbush

Middle School

Montgomery Central Middle

High Interest/Low Readability Self-Contained Library Najia Stallworth
Students IN-SYNC with Learning Chassie Combs and James Combs
 

New Providence Middle

CTE-STEM Design

 

 

Rachel Grubb

Northeast Middle

Robotics Program

 

 

Whitney Joyner and Todd Taylor

 

Richview Middle

Increasing Student Focus and Reading

 

 

Amanda Economos and Wendy Rudolph

Helping Students Focus Angelica Encinas and Terry Dublin
 

Rossview Middle

Creative Dramatics Grants for Middle School

 

 

 

Chris Yim

High School

 

Clarksville High School

Maker Challenge

 

 

Beth Frerking and Sandy Ing

ACT BOOT CAMP SATURDAYS Shari Tharpe
 

Kenwood High

Meaningful and Effective Resources for RTI

 

 

Jamie Wright

 

Northeast High School

CITA Augmented and Virtual Reality App

 

 

Stefi Outlaw and Bridget Cloud

 

Northwest High

 Project Focused Fidgeting

 

 

Penelope Liotta

 

West Creek High

Problem Solving Toolbox for ISS Students

 

 

Gary D. Satterfield

 

 

 

 

Get your Clarksville City Saver coupon book today!

District-Wide Fundraiser 

For the seventh consecutive year, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and the CMC Education Foundation have partnered to sponsor the City Saver Education Funding Campaign that will run from January 13 – February 10, 2017. Last year’s campaign raised over $200,000 for local schools and the CMC Education Foundation, with a total of over $1 million raised in the past six years.

During this year’s campaign, all Clarksville-Montgomery County elementary and middle school students will sell the new 2017 Clarksville City Saver coupon book, which contains thousands of dollars in savings at hundreds of local favorite restaurants, attractions and retail stores. The 368-page book will sell for $20. It includes dozens of buy one, get one free and 50 percent off discounts that do not expire until February 1, 2018. This book is different than any other fundraiser because of the return on investment for all who purchase and use City Saver coupons.

Once again, the purchase of a book will include the popular Clarksville City Saver smartphone app, which allows consumers to redeem additional coupons on any iPhone or Android device. For every book sold, 50 percent will go directly to the individual school and 10 percent will go to the CMC Education Foundation.

Dos Margaritas Bar & Grill, Berry Bear Frozen Yogurt, Wicked Good Sandwiches and Chris’ Pizza Village are just a few of the great restaurants featured in the book.

This year’s fun stuff section contains great savings to popular local attractions including Austin Peay Athletics, Excape Games, Roxy Theatre, Rainbo Skate Center, Tie Breaker Park, Skyline Lanes, Gamez on Wheelz and several local dance and gymnastics studios. The book also contains discounts to several popular Nashville attractions such as the Nashville Predators, Sky High Sports, Nashville Zoo, Cheekwood Botanical Garden, The Frist Center and Zanies Comedy Club. The book also contains discounts to Firestone Complete Auto Care, Plato’s Closet, Great Clips, Lite Touch Auto Wash, Sam’s Club and several other local shops and salons.

The mission of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation is to support the improvement of public education by providing the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System additional funding for the support of programs and initiatives that contribute to student achievement. City Saver is the largest fundraiser of the Foundation.

For more information about the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation, contact Abby Binkley at 931-920-7955.

For more information about the Clarksville City Saver book, contact Tom Beach at 877-450-SAVE (7283).

Elementary School City Saver Prize Video 2017

Middle School City Saver Prize Video 2017

Clarksville City Saver

CMC Teacher Warehouse welcomes new CMCSS educators

Approximately 180 teachers newly hired by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System visited the CMC Teacher Warehouse to collect free supplies for their classrooms on July 28 and 29. These special store hours were hosted in an effort to welcome new teachers to the district and help them prepare for the upcoming year.

The 2016-2017 school year marks the sixth year that the CMC Education Foundation has offered this service to all CMCSS educators. The CMC Teacher Warehouse is located at CMCSS Central Services South on Hwy 48/13. It is operated by volunteers who have dedicated more than 1,400 hours to ensure its continued success. During the 2015-2016 school year, the CMC Teacher Warehouse saved teachers nearly $59,240 in out-of-pocket expenses.

Join us for Business After Schools at Northeast High School!

Northeast High School, located at 3701 Trenton Road, will host Business After Schools from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday August 30.

Guests will hear from student leaders at Clarksville High, Richview Middle, Barksdale Elementary
and Moore Magnet Elementary schools as they showcase their STEM challenges.

Join us and network with CMCSS school leadership, Chamber business professionals, Education Foundation and School Board members and see what’s happening in our classrooms!

RSVP to Payton.Baggett@cmcss.net

Volunteers needed for “Stuff the Bus”

The Education Foundation is currently seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s “Stuff the Bus” campaign benefiting the CMC Teacher Warehouse. Once again, the Foundation will partner with 5 Star Media Group to host the successful event.

Volunteers will be on-site to collect donated school supplies for Clarksville-Montgomery County teachers from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on August 6 at the Walmart located 2315 Madison Street as well as the Walmart located 1480 Fort Campbell Boulevard. “Stuff the Bus” will continue on Sunday, August 7, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Walmart located at 3050 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Cash donations will also be accepted at all locations.

Volunteers will also be needed to “Unstuff the Bus” (unload donated items) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on August 8 and 9 at the CMC Teacher Warehouse, located at 1312 Highway 48/13.

Click here to sign up as a volunteer during “Stuff the Bus” or “Unstuff the Bus.”

Last year, the supply drive generated nearly $1,500 in donations and enlisted 149 volunteers serving 492 hours. Additionally, 29,000 items were donated from the community for use in the Teacher Warehouse store. The Foundation is honored to work with such a wonderful community to secure and distribute much needed office and school supplies to into CMCSS classrooms.

This event would not be successful without the support of the community, sponsors and volunteers. The Education Foundation is thankful for each and every person who took part in last year’s initiative.

Please contact the Foundation office at 931-920-7928 to learn more about supporting this effort.

Wilma Rudolph Charity Run donates proceeds to Education Foundation

This year, the CMC Education Foundation was selected by the Clarksville Running Club as the local non-profit organization to benefit from their 11th Annual Wilma Rudolph 5K-10K Road Race. The race was held Saturday, June 25 at Sango United Methodist Church. Foundation staff, board members and Leadership CMCSS class members served as volunteers during the race, handing out water and Gatorade to runners at one of the three water stops along the course. Of the participants, 80 completed the 10K race and 130 completed the 5K race. Proceeds from the race totaled more than $3,000. These funds will be used in support of various CMC Education Foundation programs.

Foundation Board member Lori Smith accepts check from CRC
Foundation Board member Lori Smith accepts check from CRC
Foundation Board member Lori Smith accepts check from CRC
Foundation Board member Lori Smith accepts check from CRC

Wilma Rudolph 2016 Charity Run sponsors and good neighbors included Valerie Hunter-Kelly and The Air Assault Team, Walmart, Sam’s club, Sara Esterby and The Runner’s Hub, Vince Taylor and Taylor Spine & Sports Rehabilitation, Brittany Kennedy and Rodan+Fields, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Tennova Healthcare, Go Commando, Legends Bank, McIllwain Garage Doors and Dairy Queen.

Support the Education Foundation during the Big Payback!

THE CMC EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS PARTICIPATING IN THE BIG PAYBACK.

CLICK HERE ON MAY 3 TO DONATE TO THE CMC EDUCATION FOUNDATION!

The Big Payback is back on May 3, 2016, and the CMC Education Foundation is
excited for another year of participation in this monumental charitable event!

The Big Payback, hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is
a 24-hour, community-wide, online giving day that celebrates Middle Tennessee’s
spirit of generosity and supports the life-changing work of area nonprofits. The
Big Payback helps organizations, like the Education Foundation, raise much needed
funds while bringing awareness to pressing needs in our communities.

Donations made during The Big Payback are amplified by incentives and awards
made possible through sponsors, which may help us to qualify for prizes and
bonuses through the day.

The Big Payback has seen remarkable growth from its inaugural event in 2014.
In year one, Middle Tennessee came together to raise $1,492,492.50 for 525
participating nonprofits. More than 11,600 gifts were made to organizations
focused on health and human services, animal welfare, the arts and more. In 2015,
donations increased to more than $2.65 million helping to support 770 Middle
Tennessee nonprofits.

We hope you’ll support the Education Foundation and our mission of Bringing the Vision of student success to Reality on Tuesday, May 3 during The Big Payback.

For more information, contact Payton Baggett at payton.baggett@cmcss.net, (931) 920-7947, or visit TheBigPayback.org. Thank you!

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CMCSS and Education Foundation at Rivers and Spires

During the Rivers and Spires Festival held in Downtown Clarksville on April 14-16, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and the CMC Education Foundation hosted a series of activities for students within the Kids Zone area.

The superhero themed educational activities included Hulk’s Math Smash, Super Word Scramble, Villain Takedown and more. Students from the Austin Peay State University Chemistry Department provided demonstrations on how two liquid solutions form polymer to make “Gak.”

CMCSS and the Education Foundation would like to thank all of the volunteers for their hard work!

Fortera Credit Union donates $2,000 to Teacher Warehouse

In celebration of their recent name change, Fortera Credit Union, formerly known as Fort Campbell Credit Union, donated $2,000 to the CMC Teacher Warehouse at their Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the morning of April 12.

CMC Education Foundation Vice President Bill Powers was present to accept the check from Fortera President and CEO Tom Kane. The donation will be used to purchase supplies to restock the Teacher Warehouse for the upcoming school year. Funds were also awarded to two other local non-profit organizations, Survivor Outreach Services (S.O.S.) and the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross, as a part of Fortera’s community investment efforts. The financial cooperative has been in the Clarksville community for 60 years. To learn more about Fortera, visit the website.