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The McMinn County Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded entirely through ontributions. MCEF is dedicated to ‘Igniting a ‘Partnership Between Schools and the Community to Develop Quality Citizens’.

History

When McMinn County was searching for innovative methods to bring more industry to the area, the Economic Development Administration shared that with the formation of an education foundation, McMinn could earn 3-Star *** Community status.  That status was a ‘perk’ to bring more industry and business to the area. More jobs would mean more citizens could earn a better living; resulting in better equipped schools to attract master teachers & higher qualified workers.

With the help of education and industry, the McMinn County Education and Community Foundation was formed. MCEF celebrated its 12th birthday in 2009 with SIX amazing programs to link community and education….beginning at birth through high school graduation!

Libby Skorupan is the new MCEF Executive Director! The foundation welcomes her experience as an educator and shares her excitement in working with the community.  Together, McMinn County will see a rise in literacy, more well-rounded students maturing to model citizens and a strengthened work force leading to a higher quality of life for all.

Welcome, Libby!

‘Igniting a Partnership Between Schools and the Community to Develop Quality Citizens’

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PO Box 2, Athens, Tennessee  37371-0002phone  423.744.0019fax  423.745.5696

MCEF 2010 Board of Directors