Education Foundation Announces Fall Event
The Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation announces the second annual “Mission Possible – Celebrating TCPS Alumni and Supporting Teachers” fundraiser on Friday, November 15 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Milestone Event Center. The event will include a cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a reverse auction benefitting the foundation’s grants program. Mr. Sandy McAllister and Mrs. Eleanor “Tot” O’Mara will serve as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening.
The purpose of the event is to recognize distinguished alumni, celebrate Talbot County Public Education, and raise funds, awareness, and support for the Education Foundation. “We are very excited about this year’s event,” said Becky Firth, foundation Advisory Board Vice Chair. “This is an opportunity for TCPS Alumni and other members of the community to enjoy a fun evening together while supporting our teachers and students. Several teachers will be on hand to share their grant proposals so that guests can see first-hand examples of the innovative instructional initiatives that we are striving to fund.” Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased on-line at www.tcpsedfoundation.org or by calling Debbie Gardner at (410)822-0330, ext. 102. There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available as well.
The 2019 Mission Possible Honorees were selected for their outstanding professional accomplishments, their commitment to giving back to their communities, and their belief in and support of public education. They are as follows:
Mr. Walter E. Chase, Sr., Robert Russa Moton High School Class of 1953
Mr. Roger E. Clark, St. Michaels High School Class of 1961
Margaret ("Peggy") Baker Rennels, M.D., Easton High School Class of 1963
The Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation was established in 2016 in partnership with the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. Its mission is to engage the community in supporting excellence in public education and provide resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience for all. To date the foundation has funded nearly $50,000 in grants, including projects such as “Creating Robotic Engineers,” “Diversity in Classroom Libraries,” “STEM with Drones,” an “Outdoor Classroom,” ”St. Michaels Campus Mosaic ~ Shine it UP,” “Understanding Archaeology - The Hill Project” and the “Aquatic Science Field Lab.” To learn more about supporting the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation, visit www.tcspedfoundation.org or contact Debbie Gardner, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs at 410-822-0330 ext. 102 or by email at .