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News Release
For Immediate Release For more information, contact: June 2, 2008 Debbie Beaupre, (256) 503-3213 The Schools Foundation’s Annual Event Brings 600+ Educators Together – Toyota, Dynetics Lead Sponsors for Annual Conference Huntsville, AL – The Schools Foundation’s annual professional development conference kicked off Monday morning with an opening session including city and county officials, school board members from all three systems, and representatives from corporate sponsors of the event. The three-day event will serve more than 600 teachers and administrators coming together from Huntsville, Madison City, and Madison County Schools. The conference’s Presenting Sponsor is Toyota Motor Manufacturing, leading corporate donations with $15,000. The conference Silver Sponsor is Dynetics, with a $10,000 donation. Additional leading sponsors include Redstone Federal Credit Union, North Alabama Educators Credit Union, Venturi Aerospace Brighter Day Employee Fund, The Huntsville Times, Crestwood Medical Center, Jacobs, Wachovia Bank, Northrop Grumman, and ServisFirst Bank. The Great Teacher Conference is designed to enrich educators in numerous disciplines and multiple special interest areas through dynamic keynote speakers and breakout sessions. To show appreciation for the educators and their dedication to their students, dozens of local businesses have contributed extraordinary door prizes, and many volunteers have come together to make this year’s conference a success – truly a community effort for those who serve the foundation of the community and the future. Schools Foundation Board President Scott McLain said, “Providing professional development opportunities for educators is a strong focus of The Schools Foundation. We are extremely pleased to have such a strong commitment from the business community again this year, enabling us to enrich local education through supporting teachers and administrators.” Conference events will be held through Wednesday at Columbia High School in Cummings Research Park. The Schools Foundation is a not-for-profit local education foundation that supports Huntsville City Schools, Madison County Schools and Madison City Schools through a variety of programs including student scholarships, teacher grants, staff development, technology deployment, and other educational programs. The Schools Foundation office is located at 115 West Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, AL. For more information, call 256.503.3213, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the new website at www.theschoolsfoundation.org. |
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