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About CEF

The Collierville Education Foundation was born out of a passionate belief in the transformative power of education. Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation has been dedicated to empowering educators and enriching the lives of students across Collierville. By providing grants for innovative classroom projects, enhancing access to modern resources and supporting creative teaching methods, we ignite a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Inspiring academic excellence and fostering opportunities for every Collierville student to thrive.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire academic excellence and foster opportunities for every student to thrive. Partnering with the community, local businesses and devoted individuals, we create a dynamic network of support that turns ambitious ideas into reality. Together, we’re not just funding classrooms – we’re shaping the future.

 

With gratitude for our supporters and a steadfast commitment to our schools, the Collierville Education Foundation stands as a beacon of hope, bridging the gap between possibility and achievement.

Bring exciting lesson plans to life.

Academic breakthroughs happen when student have access to exceptional materials and empowered teachers. When you give to CEF, you make grants for innovative lesson enhancements possible.

Investments in Collierville classrooms pay dividends. Because of your generosity, children of Collierville have access to some of the leading education supplies and resources, contributing to the next generation and continued vibrancy of our community.

Hinna Jamal, president of the CEF Board

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Our Purpose

The purpose and goal of Collierville Education Foundation is to establish a proactive partnership with the community and businesses to fund every eligible teacher grant.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire academic excellence and foster opportunities for every student to thrive.

Our Vision

Our vision is to promote academic excellence in Collierville Schools by generating and distributing grants directly to teachers to further enrich, enhance and expand every child’s education.

Our Board

The Collierville Education Foundation board is a working board with two part-time positions. It is only through the efforts of the staff, board and many other volunteers that we can organize fundraising events, review submitted grants and carry out CEF's mission.

​Staff

  • Terri Furlong, Managing Director

  • Dr. Sherry Naylor, Development Director​

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Executive Board

  • President – Dr. Rodney Fitzgerald, Retired​

  • Vice President – Alexis Heinz, Patriot Bank Mortgage​

  • Secretary – Hinna Jamal, Leaders Credit Union

  • Treasurer – Dustey Walley, BankTennessee

  • Lifetime Member and Founder – John Green,  John Green & Co., REALTORS®

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Board

  • Brad Bellamy, Landers Ford

  • Fran Brown, Averitt

  • Dr. Russell Dyer, Collierville Schools

  • Chris Evans, Southern Security

  • Susan Ewing, Ewing Marketing Partners

  • Liz Grasso, A Team Roofing

  • Michael Green, John Green & Co., REALTORS®

  • Whitney Harvey, Magnolia Homes

  • Nikki Huffman, Landers Ford

  • Chad Lindsay, Alston Construction

  • Kirby Oldham, John Green & Co., REALTORS®

  • Alex Pina, Pina Elite Restaurant Group

  • Chad Roberts, Harris Shelton

  • Jennifer Schaffer, IMC

  • Kaitlyn Stafford, Magnolia Homes

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Supply Collierville teachers' ambitions.

When you give to CEF, you're supporting Collierville teachers, bringing their innovative and ambitious lesson ideas to life. Will you create new and engaging opportunities for Collierville students by giving today?

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