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Connie Johnson, Foundation Board Member; Jennifer Faniola, 1st Grade Creative Writing Teacher; Jennifer Fariolu, 1st Grade Teacher; Denise Bell, Math Coach; Gretchen Cram, Math Coach of Hilton Head Island Elementary School The Foundation for Educational Excellence announced funding for 11 grants to teachers and schools throughout the Beaufort County School District. These grants were awarded for innovative learning opportunities and projects that go beyond the regular school

The Foundation for Educational Excellence proudly presented the 2025 Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above & Beyond” Award to Allison Gallagher, Beaufort County School District’s Teacher of the Year and a science teacher at H.E. McCracken Middle School. This special recognition celebrates educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to their students and school communities. As part of the honor, Gallagher received a $1,000 grant to support classroom proje

For many years, the Moss Creek Charitable Fund has been a steadfast supporter of the Foundation for Educational Excellence — helping to make classroom innovation possible across Beaufort County School District. Because of their generosity, three grants awarded in Fall 2024 bring creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning to local classrooms. Coosa Elementary School — Innovate and Illuminate: Ozobot Evo in the Classroom Teachers Jamey Porter and Jennifer Lyles at Coosa

The Bargain Box of Hilton Head has been a steadfast and generous supporter of the Foundation for Educational Excellence for many years. Their continued contributions have made it possible for thousands of Beaufort County students to engage in creative, hands-on learning experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a lasting passion for education. With their support funds donated by the Bargain Box contributed to these recent projects: “A Bench of Buddies” by Jennifer Friend-K

Left to Right: Dr. Roger Ward (H.E. McKracken Middle School Principal), Leslie Eastman (H.E. McKracken Middle School ELA teacher), Carole...

Deadline has been EXTENDED until Friday, Feb. 14th. In 2024 the Foundation Board had the privilege of awarding $500 grants to first and...

BEAUFORT CO., S.C.  – The Foundation for Educational Excellence announced funding for 16 grants to teachers and schools throughout the...

Amy Trask, the Librarian at Beaufort Middle School, dreamed of a creative way to teach the valuable skill of coding to her students. Her...

Teaching sewing skills to children has the ability to spark a love of sewing that can last a lifetime. Aimee Wieler, Art teacher at St....

Kids LOVE Lego! And Steam Lab Teacher at Mossy Oaks Elementary School, Amanda Freeman wanted to use this love of Lego in a learning...

Everyone knows that making music is fun, but music education also provides a myriad of benefits to your brain, physical and mental...

Rhonda Doherty, Media Specialist at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy, was looking for a fun and creative way to enhance story time for...

The Foundation started a new initiative in 2022 with a desire to see a personal finance course in the Beaufort County schools. And that’s...

Students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts are going “Gaga for Fitness” thanks to a grant from the Foundation funded in...

Lisabeth Webber has enjoyed teaching Computer Science for the past 3 years at Okatie Elementary School. But she has noticed something in...

Instilling a sense of pride in students for their local history, art, and culture is best accomplished through hands-on learning! And...

Did you know that each year in Beaufort County there are hundreds of first and second year teachers across the district? It’s tough...

Springtime Friday nights on Hilton Head are best spent listening to LIVE music. If you are local then you have probably heard of the...

The Foundation for Educational Excellence would love for you to join us for an evening of great music and fun at the “Let’s Rock! For...

One of the highlights of 2023 for the Foundation Board was awarding $500 grants to (10) first and second year teachers across Beaufort...