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SUPPORTING
INNOVATIVE
LEARNING
in Beaufort County Public Schools
The Foundation for Educational Excellence seeks and sustains county-wide charitable and educational resources that support the mission and goals of the public schools of Beaufort County, SC.
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FOUNDATION AWARDS 11 INNOVATIVE GRANTS FOR BEAUFORT COUNTY TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
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
Dec 10, 2025


Illuminating Innovation: Moss Creek Charitable Fund Helps Local Schools Shine
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
Oct 21, 2025


FOUNDATION AWARDS 16 INNOVATIVE GRANTS FOR B.C.S.D. TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
BEAUFORT CO., S.C. – The Foundation for Educational Excellence announced funding for 16 grants to teachers and schools throughout the...
Nov 22, 2024


“Sewing” Seeds for a Lifelong Passion at St. Helena Elementary
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....
Aug 20, 2024


Lego Wall Construction at Mossy Oaks Elementary
Kids LOVE Lego! And Steam Lab Teacher at Mossy Oaks Elementary School, Amanda Freeman wanted to use this love of Lego in a learning...
Aug 14, 2024


Developing a Love of Music at Hilton Head Island Elementary School
Everyone knows that making music is fun, but music education also provides a myriad of benefits to your brain, physical and mental...
Jul 17, 2024


Origami in a Makerspace at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Rhonda Doherty, Media Specialist at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy, was looking for a fun and creative way to enhance story time for...
Jul 1, 2024


Gaga Ball Grant Promotes Cross Curriculum Learning at HHI School for Creative Arts
Students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts are going “Gaga for Fitness” thanks to a grant from the Foundation funded in...
May 21, 2024


Strawbees Help Develop Problem Solving Skills at Okatie Elementary School
Lisabeth Webber has enjoyed teaching Computer Science for the past 3 years at Okatie Elementary School. But she has noticed something in...
May 10, 2024
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