Annual Impact Report 2021-2022

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Northampton County Education Foundation (NCEF) has had a significant impact on the Northampton County public schools, and their community. We are proud to share these positive impacts with you in this report, which is organized into Student-centric impacts, Teacher-centric impacts and Community School Partnership impacts.

Message from Chairperson

Student-Centric Impacts

Teacher-Centric Impacts

School Partnership Impacts

MESSAGE FROM CHAIRPERSON

Since its founding in 2006, the mission of the Northampton County Education Foundation has been to act as a conduit for community support for promoting and enhancing quality education for all children in our county public schools. Since our inception, our successes would not have been possible without YOU, the members of our community - individuals, businesses, non-profits, churches and other entities - who have used the Foundation to funnel financial support to the public schools. Thanks to the support of the community over the past 16 years, the contributions we have made to the school district, have grown exponentially to the 2021-2022 total of $55,873

This funding has been used to support initiatives that promote students’ academic success, broaden their life experiences and enhance their well-being. We have also sponsored programs aimed at promoting teacher morale and rewarding teaching excellence. All funds that we invest in the public schools go toward valuable programs for which there is no funding available in the Northampton Public Schools’ budget.

Finally, none of this would be possible without the dedication and expertise of our hardworking, all-volunteer board of directors who skillfully guide and manage the Northampton County Education Foundation. Their efforts mean we can run the organization without paid staff, which allows us to funnel funds raised from the community directly back into the school system with minimal overhead costs.

As a Northampton County Education Foundation supporter, we know you join us in caring about our children and appreciating our teachers and administrators. We thank you for your past support and hope we can depend on you in the future.

Linda Schulz, PhD

CHAIR, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

STUDENT-CENTRIC IMPACTS

Student education and performance are a major component of the mission of the Northampton County Education Foundation (NCEF). Supporting educational activities with resources from the community enhances the academic experience of students in areas that are not funded through the school budget.

PRE-K CAMP

The purpose of the summer Pre-K Camp is to promote school readiness for children registered to attend prekindergarten and to help the child, family and school build the foundation for a close partnership that will help assure the child’s success throughout his or her school career.

Parents/caretakers evaluate each session and the overall program. Parent/caregiver feedback has been unanimously positive, with parents saying both they and their children benefited from the program.

Teachers report that children who have attended the Pre-K camp are able to separate from

their parents and settle into the classroom with ease, freeing up the teacher to focus on the students who need more help adjusting. In addition they say that from the beginning, Pre-K Camp parents tend to be more at ease with interacting with the teachers and other school staff and more involved with their children’s education than many of the other parents.

Children in Pre-K Camp

KIDS CLOSET

The Kids Closet Program, now at all four County schools, began in 2019 with a partnership between the public schools and NCEF. The closet at the high school is furnished with shelves built by the high school carpentry class, and is stocked with clothing and hygiene items. Children can pick up items

in the closet free of charge, with no stigma attached. The closets in the elementary schools are on a smaller scale, and provide clean pants, socks, underwear and other items for these students.

Eastern Shore Signs LLC was a great supporter of the Kids Closet with donations of over 150 T-shirts and 200 hoodies !

STUDENT ATHLETE TUTORING PROGRAM

The Student Athlete tutoring program provides academic tutoring to student athletes, to assure they are able to complete academic requirements while participating in sports.

BOUGHT CLOTHING AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR ALL THREE KIDS CLOSETS THIS YEAR

This year the $2,000 donated for this program allowed students to meet with a teacher who helps them to stay ahead of homework, given their practice and game schedules. This helps with learning subject content and time management, a life-long skill. This program assured not one basketball student-athlete was benched due to poor grades.

Donations of cash, new socks, underwear, toiletries and gently used backpacks, coats, and warm clothing are welcome. If you have items you would like to donate, please email ncef@ncedufoundation.com to coordinate drop off of any items that you would like to donate. Donations of cash to NCEF are also welcome and can be utilized to purchase needed supplies.

Student-athletes from Northampton High School basketball reviewing their work

Kids Closet Display

DUAL ENROLLMENT

The dual enrollment scholarship fund supports Northampton High School students interested in earning Associate’s degrees or taking additional college classes while also enrolled in high school. Taking college classes, particularly in rural areas like ours where access to advanced placement courses is limited, is one of the surest ways for students to signal their motivation to highly selective colleges. Past NHS students who earned Associate’s degrees through dual enrollment have entered highly selective tracks at top 25 universities such as New York University and the Echols Scholars program at the Univer sity of Virginia. Finally, students

can take college classes at our own Eastern Shore Community College at a fraction of the cost of four-year colleges tuition and fees—less than 1/3 of current public university tuition and 1/10 of the cost of private universities like University of Richmond, Vanderbilt, or Harvard. This saves them tuition costs and time when they do enroll in a four-year program.

While community college costs are much lower, the cost remains a major barrier for many NHS students who come from lower -income families. Northampton County Public Schools provide funding to underwrite some of the costs for seniors partici pating in the dual enrollment

program. Unfortunately, dually enrolled high school students are not eligible for federal financial aid. This means that most families are left with pay ing for much of the cost—or are unable to help their student to access the dual enrollment opportunity.

In order to help remove this barrier, NCEF has established a dual enrollment scholarship fund that will be used to support interested NHS students in paying for tuition, fees, and books.

In 2021-2022, this NCEF program supported 20 students with $8,192 in funds.

With this scholarship it takes a lot of financial stress off of my mom who works very hard to give me a substantial education, more than what my high school has offered me. With this scholarship I have been able to complete a lot of courses at a much quicker pace. Hopefully by the time this school year is done, I will have received a college degree. By being able to take college courses, I am becoming more prepared socially and intellectually to transfer to a 4 year school. None of these things would be possible without the scholarship NCEF has been able to provide for me.

JADA CROCKETT, A DUAL ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

TEACHER-CENTRIC IMPACTS

Supporting teachers in a variety of ways is also an important component of the mission of the Northampton County Education Foundation(NCEF). Through recognizing and supporting teachers the Foundation helps to promote teacher morale, teacher retention and excellence in the classroom.

NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION

Each year NCEF connects with new teachers to welcome them to our public school system. This year we invested $254 to welcome the new teachers. This provided them with a welcome lunch and “Get Started” gift cards. This event allows us to introduce NCEF to the new hires as a source of ongoing support.

TEACHER RECOGNITION

Part of the NCEF mission is to promote excellence in teaching in our school district. We have done that this year by funding the prizes for those teachers and staff recognized as exemplary.

The Northampton County Public Schools recognized Mountain Movers - 8 teachers and staffwho had special impact on stu dents over the 2021-22 school year. NCEF provided $839.60

in gift cards to these individuals in recognition of their dedication and loyalty.

$1,000 was used to recognize teachers in the Middle School and high school throughout Teacher Appreciation week.

TEAM BUILDING

To kick off the school year, the middle school staff was decked out in team-building T-shirts with $500 from an NCEF grant. They wore their shirts in some entertaining “welcome” videos for the incoming students. Occohannock Elementary School used $500 for a holiday party for some team building in this tough pandemic year.

SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A $200 professional Devel opment grant supported a teacher to attend a professional development conference.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP IMPACTS

The community is the core of our success in supporting Northampton County Schools. The Community School Partnership Program, our most direct communitydriven funding channel includes Adopt-a-Classroom and Fund-a-Project. This program provided much needed support to our school system. Thanks to the community the following initiatives have helped our schools to thrive.

ADOPT-A-CLASS

Our Adopt-a-Class program allows parents, grandparents, community residents and businesses to adopt specific classrooms online.

WERE ADOPTED THIS YEAR BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

$3,475 total was provided directly to teachers for use in their class room as needed. The flexibility of these grants make them a favorite of teachers and a very efficient way to meet immediate needs. You can choose any teacher or classroom to adopt directly on the NCEF website.

Ms. Everage’s Science class was adopted by Peach Street Books !

FUND-A-PROJECT

Using this program, teachers request funds for specific projects. Community members, including families, individuals and businesses help fulfill their individual classroom needs. Here, you can view a virtual wish list that enables you to meet a classroom need with a few clicks and keystrokes.

• $5,290 sent seniors to Washington D.C. for a memorable senior trip

• $740 in funding underwrote an eighth-grade class trip to a ice skating rink, allowing students to test the laws of physics and their athleticism.

• The fifth grade of Occohannack was able to visit Crown Sports to engage in some post-pandemic physical activity and team building with $915 in support

• The Northampton Performance Ensembles (Band and Choir) worked hard, with 350 hours of practice and community performances and was rewarded with a trip to Busch Gardens with $1,500 in funding from NCEF

• $549 for special end-of-year celebration at Occohannock Elementary School

• The Northampton High School Marching Band is now outfitted with new uniforms, thanks to $3,212 from the community

Top to Bottom : Seniors on their class trip to Washington DC; Occohannack Elementary School Graduation 2022; The Northampton Marching Band in parade

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION-DIRECTED SCHOOL GRANTS

The School Grants Program is designed to support Classroom Initiatives and Special Events/Activities that improve education for students in the Northampton County Public Schools

Grants for Classroom Initiatives are designed to encourage and facilitate new approaches to classroom teaching designed to reshape, enhance and improve students’ educational experience.

Grants for Special Events/Activities are designed to fund activities that enhance student learning, but go beyond classroom instruction such as

• field trips

• guest speakers

• enrichment activities School Grants this year included:

• A photographer captured memories at the Occohannock PreK graduation funded by a $350 grant

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A great evening, March Math Madness, testing the skills of

kids and parents alike, was made possible with NCEF funds of $1,000

• A stellar accomplishment by the NCPS Robotics Team, the Shorebots #1908, winning the Industrial Design Award and Quality Award at the Chesapeake District Championship, with $1,500 provided to cover team expenses

• $84 funded a trip to the Virginia Aquarium and Science Center to see real life examples of what was studied in a high school biology class throughout the year

• Occohannock Elementary School used $850 in fund ing to get

kids moving and engage in team activities at a Field Day

• A Positive Behavior Incentive program was organized at Occohannock Elementary School, with $475 from NCEF

• Northampton High School encouraged reading with $1,000 to conduct the Season's Reading Program

The Shorebots Robotics Team

SCHOLARSHIPS

Five separate scholarship groups have entered into an agreement with NCEF to manage their scholarship accounts, while retaining control over the awards process.

Scholarships from these organizations helped many local students to advance their education.

The Steven Fox Memorial Scholarship awarded one student a scholarship in the amount of $750

The Wilfong Dream Scholarship awarded one student $1,250

The Northampton High School Alumni Association awarded 5 students a total of $2,500

The Ortiz Scholarship awarded one student $2,000

In addition to the awards given by the above organizations, the Northampton County Education Foundation awarded 4 students scholarships totaling $1,400

Lauryn Taylor stood out this year, receiving not only an NCEF Scholarship, but also scholar ships from the Stephen K. Fox Memorial and the Northampton County High School Alumni Association funds. Lauryn will attend Hampton University in the fall and plans to study child psychology.

I feel so lucky to have been awarded multiple scholarships under The Northampton County Education Foundation's scholarship programs. I have worked so hard across the last 3 years, saving money for college. Being awarded these scholarships will help reduce the financial burdens of college and will help me reach my dreams of attaining a 4 year college degree. I am so thankful for the generosity from our Eastern Shore community!

LAURYN TAYLOR, A DUAL ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Lauryn Taylor

FINANCE SUMMARY

FISCAL

JUNE 30, 2022

PROGRAM SERVICES AND

Program

Administration

RECIPIENTS

Teachers $7,958

Students $47,915

BY SCHOOL

Kiptopeke Elementary School $7,214

Occohannock Elementary School $11,022 Northampton Middle School $5,121

Northampton High School $32,516

Teacher

Team

DAY OF GIVING

This inaugural event at Bay Creek, Preserve Community’s residential community in Cape Charles, was a resounding success. The event included a charity golf event, raffle prizes, a silent auction and an evening benefit. All proceeds, totaling $65,161 were donated to the Northampton County Education Foundation, via the charitable giving arm of Preserve Communities, the James Fisher Memorial Foundation.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Linda Schulz CHAIRPERSON

Kate Latham VICE CHAIR

Liz Jones SECRETARY

Martina Coker TREASURER

Wayne C. Bell

Linda Buskey

Helene Doughty

Charlena Jones

Bill Payne

Dr. Elizabeth Zachry Rutschow

Jackie Smith David Willcox Crosby Johnson EMERITUS

The NCEF Board with James Fisher Memorial Foundation staff

PARTNERS/DONORS

Kevin Abt

Catherine Anderson

Sarah Arguello Shelley Ayers Melanie Baiardo Dawnita Bailey

Taryn Bailey

Sandy Baker Amanda Bell-Grebel Roderick Bell Eric Berghold Sarah Bernart Bethel-AME Church Central Blackbaud Giving Fund Melinda Blanchard Sheila Bowen Shanna and Matt Boynton Sabrina Brady Debbie Bridges

Terence Brisco Caroline and Charles Bott Lynn Bowen Janice Boyce Monika and John Bridgforth John Burdiss

Susan and Richard Burger Cara Burton Darlene Burton Nathan Cabello Julie Calahan Beth Calder Canchola Family Hollye Carpenter

Elizabeth and Thomas Cawley Eileen Chapman Teresa Chapman Coleen Charlton Martina and John Coker

Olivia Collins Linda Connor Andrea Conti Mary Cox Marlene Cree Custodians Northampton High School Chelsea DeFrees Christin Deener Sarah and Daniel Dickinson Margaret and Lorraine Dingle Ernest Dodson Helene Doughty Jennifer Doughty Jim and Gail Drebes Paula Dubberly Christopher Duffman Kim and Russell Dunton Letchia and Eric Eder Tish Eder Irene Evans Laurie Everage Mary Beth Eye

Sandra Fletcher Lisa Fernandez Mary and George Floyd Rachel Fowler Mozella Francis

Nancy and William Gibb

Jessica Gladding Suzanne and MJ Golibart Virginia Gomer Eleanor Gordon James and Kim Granger Lisa Guzzardo Stefanie and Don Hadden Tarshe Hall Kathy Hardy Patsy and Rob Harris Vaughn C. Harris Julie Harrower Karen and Richard Hatch Doug Helms William Hemphill Paul Henao Suzie Henderson Wendy Higgins Barbara Hull James Fisher Foundation Julie Jones Kim Jones Liz and Will Jones Arlene Joynes Lucius and Patricia Kellam Roberta Kellam Angela Kerns Jeanne Kozlowski Linda Krough Mike Langley Leslie Laschinger Barbara Latham

Kate Latham

Larry and Stephanie Lemond Dora Lenfestey Pam Lewis Meredith Lusk Amariah Marshall Sarah Marshall Wendy Martin Lori and Ian McDonald Thomas McKnight Trixie Miller Jo Ann Molera

Mike Myers Amazon Smile Andrea McCready John Menser

Morgan Menser Virginia Millbourn

Mary and David Miller Beverly Misuna Chip Moore Danielle and Matt Moore Shannon and Carlos Moyano Network for Good Bonnie Nordstrom Northampton County Public Schools Suzanne and Michael Rosemary Barbara and William O’Hare Judith and James Outland Dave Padavana

Anne and George Payne Beth Payne

Bill Payne

Barbara and Jim Pollihan Nancy and George Proto Etta Pruitt Helen Putre Michelle Rahman Annette and Severn Rayfield Ebony Rease Sharon Renner Adria Rhodes Gloria and Jim Ritch Etta Robins

Wisteria and Dale Robinson Sandra Robinson Elizabeth Rutschow Liz Rutschow’s Book Club

Beth Ann Sabo Ed Sabo

Linda and Jeffrey Schroeder Linda Schulz Felton Sessoms Brenda Slagle Angela Smith Jackie Smith Jerry Smith Terry and Max Solano Cleothus Spady Brook Thomas

Nancy and James Townsend Kennedy Webb Claudia Underwood Nancy and Roland Vest

Margaret Volk

Anthony Waldo Ann and William Walker James Watkins Kristin Webb Abraham Wescott Lynda Whitehead Patricia Whitley Faye Wilfong

Katherine Will Jacqueline Woodle Kristina Young Sherry Zachry Stefanie Zodun

BUSINESS PARTNERS

Blue Heron Realty Brown Dog Ice Cream Carahsoft Chuckletown Dominion Concrete Contractors

Eastern Shore Dog Eastern Shore Signs Modern Hoopla Parkers Tire and Service

Peach Street Books Preserve Communities RBELL Construction Group

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Ron West Donated by Brook Thomas