Spotlight on Talent!
Congratulations to the winners of the Spotlight on Talent! Thank you to everyone who made this such a special event!
Talent Show Winners:
Hannah Slaughter third place; Sophie Taylor second place & People’s Choice Award; Cynthia Cooper first place
Judges (l to r):
Jeremy Tucker, Ann Warren, Veda McNair, Ken Jones, Dr. Dan Seda
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Special performance-
MoonLight Swing Band
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Funding innovative educational projects and professional development for teachers is the Foundation’s mission. We welcome your partnership in supporting more opportunities for NC educators and students.
Spring Grants and Scholarships
- Continuing Education for Professional/Personal Growth Due January 31st
Educators statewide - Learning/Literacy Project Grant Due January 31st
Educators statewide - Groves-Little Early Career Educator's Grant Due January 31st
Educators, 4 years or less experience, employed in NC public schools - Linda G. Richards Endowment Grant Due January 31st
NC public school female high school volleyball coaches - Simmons-Longest Endowment Grant Due January 31st
Active & retired NC DKG educators in Region VI for personal growth, leadership development and professional growth - Perry-Sheldon Endowment Due January 31st
Preference given to educators and support personnel in Nash/Edgecombe Counties or Region IX of NC DKG - Grinwis Gray Scholarship Due March 10th
Available to individuals currently enrolled in Music Education or Elementary Education degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina. - Phil Harrell Scholarship Due March 10th
Available to individuals in their sophomore or junior year, currently enrolled in Computer Science degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina.
Day of Giving
December 3, 2024 was designated as the National Day of Giving. It is always held on the Tuesday following the Thanksgiving holiday. The Educational Foundation sponsored A Day of Giving on that date. A goal of $5000 was established. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Heartfelt Sharing |
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Our NCDKG Educational Foundation ‘Legacy Committee’ is showcasing a new initiative in January 2025 and you are invited to partner with us! With a commitment to assure we maintain a dynamic & thriving foundation well into our future, our focus will be on ‘sustained giving.’
We are seeking women who are willing to commit to giving $1.00 a day for 1 year. This may be renewable at the end of the year. We invite your participation. Watch for further details as the new year approaches! Please ask questions or be free to show your interest: Dr. Judith Carlson
We are seeking women who are willing to commit to giving $1.00 a day for 1 year. This may be renewable at the end of the year. We invite your participation. Watch for further details as the new year approaches! Please ask questions or be free to show your interest: Dr. Judith Carlson
Make an Educator Smile
Last year's Make An Educator Smile campaign received such positive feedback that the Foundation plans to continue it throughout this school year. You will again have the opportunity to recognize an outstanding educator and also support grants for educators' classroom projects and professional development. Donate on the Foundation's website or by mail.
Last year's Make An Educator Smile campaign received such positive feedback that the Foundation plans to continue it throughout this school year. You will again have the opportunity to recognize an outstanding educator and also support grants for educators' classroom projects and professional development. Donate on the Foundation's website or by mail.
Tee it Up For Teachers
Thank you to everyone who supported the NC DKG Educational Foundation at this year's golf tournament! Save the date for next year's tournament - October 11, 2025.
Thank you to everyone who supported the NC DKG Educational Foundation at this year's golf tournament! Save the date for next year's tournament - October 11, 2025.