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 2025 Award Winners
On July 31 - August 1, 2025, the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education surprised these winners with the announcement at their school.
Congratulations!
Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise
Rodrigo Valadez
Astrid Tarleton
Downs Family District Services Award
Maurice Williams
Demarkous Appling
Howard B. Stroud Community Service Award
Chantel Eaton
Michael Peter Horvat Secondary Coaches’ Award
Daneidra Barnett
Joan D. Humphries Teacher of Excellence Award
Sara Clarke
Ken Sherman Double Century Teacher of Excellence Award
Karen Richburg
Seasoned Teacher Award
Reneta Elder
Kathryn H.Hug Instructional Leadership Award
Jeanna Wheeler
Martha Comer Chair for Teachers of Languages
Susan Lane
Cardee Kilpatrick Chair for Middle School Teachers
Audrey Hughes
Ann M. Schindel Chair for Teachers of Mathematics
Conor Naughton
Thomas H. Whitehead Chair for Teachers of Science
Enya Granados
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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