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.
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
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.
​Staff
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Terri Furlong, Managing Director
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Executive Board
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President – Dr. Rodney Fitzgerald, Retired​
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Vice President – Alexis Heinz, Patriot Bank Mortgage​
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Secretary – Hinna Jamal, Leaders Credit Union
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Treasurer – Dustey Walley, BankTennessee
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Lifetime Member and Founder – John Green, John Green & Co., REALTORS®
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Board
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Brad Bellamy, Landers Ford
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Fran Brown, Averitt
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Dr. Russell Dyer, Collierville Schools
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Chris Evans, Southern Security
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Susan Ewing, Ewing Marketing Partners
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Liz Grasso, A Team Roofing
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Michael Green, John Green & Co., REALTORS®
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Whitney Harvey, Magnolia Homes
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Nikki Huffman, Landers Ford
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Chad Lindsay, Alston Construction
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Kirby Oldham, John Green & Co., REALTORS®
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Alex Pina, Pina Elite Restaurant Group
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Chad Roberts, Harris Shelton
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Jennifer Schaffer, IMC
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Kaitlyn Stafford, Magnolia Homes
We're hiring an Executive Director!
The Collierville Education Foundation is seeking a passionate and visionary executive director to lead our mission of supporting and enhancing public education in Collierville.
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What you’ll do:
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Provide strategic leadership alongside our Board of Directors
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Lead fundraising efforts and build strong donor relationships
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Oversee teacher grant programs that directly impact student success
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Manage finances and operations with transparency and sustainability
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Serve as the public face of CEF in schools, the community and with business partners
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If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in Collierville’s schools, we’d love to hear from you!​
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Apply today: Send your resume to mycef2025@gmail.com