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WHO WE ARE

The Foundation for Excellence is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that honors outstanding teachers, administrators, and students by annually presenting awards and grants.

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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

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"Great teaching doesn’t just happen.”

Conor Naughton, Hilsman Middle School

2018 Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Award Recipient

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