Education Foundation
A Bright Idea, "Lighting the Way to Our Future"
The Education Foundation of Oconee County was established through a joint effort of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, the public schools, and Athens Academy.
Primary Goal
To develop the greatest resource in Oconee County - its people.
The Education Foundation is…
A team of private and corporate citizens working with professional educators to achieve excellence in education.
Founded on the premise that a sound education is the key to addressing and solving the problems facing society today and tomorrow.
Function of the Foundation…
To receive and administer funds for enhancing education in Oconee County. Funds are sought through gifts, grants, bequests, donations, memorials, and philanthropic sources.
STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS
The Education Foundation has developed a four-point "Strategy for Success" to help children, and those adults in need, achieve their educational goals:
Encourage Innovative Teaching
Teachers are a key factor in student performance. The Education Foundation supports them with projects such as the "Mini-Grant" program which provides funds for teachers to implement the new ideas and innovative techniques. Such programs encourage teachers to find ways to challenge students.
Providing Continuing Education
To stay on the cutting edge in their profession, teachers continually hone their skills and develop new methods of sharing knowledge with their students. The Education Foundation offers scholarships for deserving teachers to fulfill their need for continuing education.
Recognize Excellence
Outstanding performance by both teachers and students should be recognized and encouraged. The Education Foundation will establish methods for honoring teachers, students and administrators who excel in fulfilling their potential in educations.
Maintain Sound Fiscal Status
Funds of the Education Foundation of Oconee will be administered by the Board of Directors. The Education Foundation is a tax-exempt corporation and any funds contributed to the Education Foundation are tax deductible.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Annually, people join together to provide the needed financial support necessary to promote excellence in education in one county.
Levels of Support
The Foundation recognizes the following levels of financial support. Donors at each level will be recognized. All gifts are significant and appreciated.
- Gold Sponsor $1000 +
- Silver Sponsor $500 - $999
- Bronze Sponsor $250 - $499
- Patron $100 - $249
- Partner $50 - $99
- Supporter $25
Download the contribution form
Dr. Robert H. Brown Endowment Fund
The Dr. Robert H. Brown Endowment Fund was founded to provide the opportunity for donors to make gifts that will in perpetuity contribute to the work of the Foundation. Donors of $1,000 or more are recognized as members of the Foundation Society.
Dr. Brown was a life-long educator who promoted and practiced educational excellence in and around Oconee County. His vision was instrumental in establishing the Foundation.
He served as Chairman of the Oconee County Board of Education for eight years and for twenty-two years was division chairman of the Agricultural Engineering Department at The University of Georgia.