HAMPTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Hampton Education Foundation drives innovation, encourages creativity, expands student opportunities, and empowers educators to strengthen teaching and learning in the Hampton City Schools.
The Hampton Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth succeed and to supporting the Hampton School System. If you have a question or would like to become involved in helping, please contact us. Currently we are totally run by volunteers on a part time basis. This may mean that our response to you may be delayed but we will respond.
The Hampton Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports Hampton City Schools to live into the fact that we are, "One Community" that can achieve "One Transformation" by focusing on "Excellence with Intentionality."
These HCS themes resonate with our Foundation and we support Dr. Raymond Haynes' remarks as he was sworn in as HCS Superintendent in JUly 2023, "I firmly believe that education is not simply a means to an end; it is the catalyst for transformative change, a powerful force that shapes the lives of our students and empowers them to build a brighter future."
The Foundation's work to-date has focused on improving the student experience and the educators who engage with our students throughout a student's journey. We believe the classroom is ground zero for learning during the school day and that the community must provide the best tools and learning resources possible. The Foundation's key areas of mission successes include more than $5,000 for student scholarships for graduating seniors and $30,000 for educator grants awarded in 2022-23.
The foundation began in 2001 at the request of then Superintendent Dr. Allen Davis. The Foundation has an excellent Board of Directors who serve without compensation. Day to day activities are managed by one part-time director.
Officers:
Ali Afonja, President
Dan Holloway, Vice-President
Suzy Scott, Treasurer
Members:
Frank Dickseski
Damien Douglas
Cordereau M. Dye
James A. Gray
Adam D. Krininger
Rachel A. Kuchta
Brooks Lively
Louis G. Morris
Anne Ligon Rutherford
Robert F. Shuford, Sr.
Lewis Smith
Ray Smith
Samantha Snead
Heidi Wallace
Molly Joseph Ward
Ex-Officio Members:
Nancy LeCuyer Beach, Executive Director - Hampton Education Foundation
Brynne E. Cere - HCS Elementary School Representative
Kellie A. Goral - HCS Executive Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Ashley Gregory - Hampton Council of PTA/PTSA Representative
Dwayne Lucas - HCS High School Representative
Jennifer Oliver, HCS Director of Community and Legislative Relations
Sharon S. Slater- HCS Middle School Representative
Dr. Raymond Haynes, HCS Superintendent
Strengthen teaching and learning in the Hampton City Schools
As funding issues continue to involve public schools, the Hampton Education Foundation (HEF) supports our Hampton City Schools by generating private financial support that helps underwrite new initiatives as an additional feature to public funding. We secure time, talent and treasure that gives administration, educators and students a wider array of educational possibilities.
How to support a student or an educator today:
With your generosity, the Hampton Education Foundation helps realize the promise of public education, provides exciting opportunities across the division, and empowers our students, educators and communities to thrive.
Just click on the donation above to make your tax deductible gift.
All donations may be mailed to:
If your employer offers payroll deduction for the United Way, HEF's United Way code is 7432.The Hampton Education Foundation
1 Franklin St
Hampton, VA 23669
Attention: Nancy LeCuyer Beach
If you have a specific need or interest area that you would like to support, please contact HEF's executive director at 757-896-7789.
The 2023-24 Grant Application process is now closed. The announcement of this year's recipients is coming soon! (late October). This competitive grant program offers teachers and schools funding for innovative classroom ideas that engage students. We are grateful for all who donate to the Hampton Education Foundation annually to help make these grants possible.
Name, School, Title of Grant
Sheila Barnhart-Ramirez, Samuel P. Langley Elementary School, The Power of Play and Organizing the "Junk Drawer"
Stephanie Booz, Kecoughtan High School, KHS Mornings
Michelle Bowers, Armstrong School for the Arts, My Learning Bag
Sabrina Burbanck, Jones Magnet Middle School, Moon Phase Models
Erica Butler, Phillips Elementary, Learning to Love Literacy Launch
Robin Calloway, Lindsay Middle School, Evidence-Based SDI Videos for 6th Grade Math Students
Kimberly Coleman and Augustus Coleman (No Relation),Bethel High School, Bruinneurs (Bruin + Entrepreneur)
Rosario Conn, Tarrant Middle School, Explore other possibilities via Virtual Reality
Fredrika Conyers-Brinkley, Kemi Layeni, and Travis Walker, Phoebus High School, Exploring Our History Through Food and Literature
Anne Crawley, Captain John Smith Elementary, Reading Society of Readers Nancy Eason, Armstrong School for the Arts, A December to Remember
Cathy Doherty, Mary Jackson Fundamental School, What is an author?
Kari Espada, Hampton High School, Creating BioFuel
Michele Ferrel, Kilgore Gifted Center, Trout in the Classroom
Angela Goerger, Marcella Oliver, Maureen Houser, Katherine Martinez, Lisa Haight, Heather Davis, Elaine Cosme, Jennifer Price, and Angela Goerger, Asbury Elementary School, S'More Reading
Angela Goerger, Asbury Elementary School, Cracking the Reading Code
Elizabeth Hester, Captain John Smith Elementary, Advancing Readers By Adding Background Knowledge
Tiffany Hinton, Paul Burbank Elementary, STEM and Exploration
Jennifer Holmes, Forrest Elementary School, Make It Fun Makerspaces!
Corinne Huber and Jennifer Rascoe, Lindsay Middle School, STEAM Maker Spaces
Kathryn Kilgore and Robin Felkner, S. P. Langley Elementary School, Langley Outdoor Classroom
Victoria Martin, Captain John Smith Elementary School, Ready, Set, Glow
Carrie O'Hanlon, Phenix Pk-8, Class Campaign Project
Kathryn Pepe and Missy Powell-Riedl, Burbank Elementary, Bee Bots
Missy Powell-Riedl, Burbank Elementary School, Pollinator Garden
Michelle Raybourne, Kraft Elementary, Uke Can Play The Ukulele!
Jesse Reese, Phenix PreK-8, Courtyard Garden
Frances Thompson, Langley Elementary School, Sewing STEAM into the Library
Heather (Courtney) Worrell, Phenix PK-8, Calm Down Classroom Kits
Lisa Ann Wilson, Ann H. Kilgore Gifted Center, Picture THIS!
Thomas Worrell, Kemi Layeni, Katelyn Deel, Elizabeth LaBreck, Kasey Rizzo, and Joy Jones, Phoebus High School, Phoebus Poetry Month
Student Scholarships
The Hampton Education Foundation is strongly committed to assisting students as they continue their education beyond high school. Currently there are TWO scholarships offered. Applicants are encouraged and eligible to apply for both. Please review the scholarships and apply to each separately.
The Hampton Education Foundation celebrated this year's scholarship recipients on June 1, 2023.
Four graduates received the Michael Canty Memorial Scholarship in recognition of Dr. Michael "Mike" Canty had a special place in his heart for those who may have struggled more than most, but who nevertheless find success. This year's recipients were:
Jada Batten (Kecoughtan) attending Virginia Tech for Fashion Merchandising and Design
Kameron Mallory (Hampton) attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for Biology/Pre-Med
Frederic Ramirez Melenciano (Phoebus) attending the University of Virginia for Aerospace Engineering
KenNyah Wiggins (Bethel) attending Winston-Salem State University for Social Work
Earlier this year, the Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall Education Enhancement Fund was established in honor of Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall, to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching. Betty was a teacher in Hampton City Schools from 1974-2004, and then for 10 more years at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. Specifically, Betty was an extremely dedicated teacher and was especially effective with the Alternative Education Program. This scholarship is in appreciation of all she did to help students throughout her career in teaching and was given by Christopher (PHS '91) and Candace Williamson. This year's inaugural recipient was Trinity Blevins (Bethel) joining Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Hampton Education Foundation strives to raise new scholarships each year to provide Hampton City Schools graduating seniors the optimal funding to pursue post-secondary education. Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us if you are interested in speaking with someone regarding establishing a new scholarship.
The Michael Canty Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Michael Canty to support a Hampton City School high school graduate(s) to pursue further study or training at an accredited two-year or four-year institution or trade school. This $1,000.00 scholarship …
Purpose:
To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two-year or four-year institution or trade school. This scholarship shall be awarded to one Hampton City School graduate who best exemplifies the qualities valued by Mike as well as some of the same qualities that Mike embodied.
The scholarship funds will either be paid directly to the recipient's educational institution of choice or deposited into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.
Eligibility:
The scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a high school located in Hampton City, Virginia, or a Hampton City resident attending a HCS High School, The Governor’s School or any other public high school, specialty center or high school program established in agreement with the HCS school board.
Criteria:
Mike had an extensive background in education and was passionate about children and youth, and in particular, the underserved, “at risk” youth in the City of Hampton. He touched many lives during his time in Hampton, working at the Virginia School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled, as principal of Hampton High School, as the director of InSync Partnerships, and finally as the City of Hampton’s Neighborhood Offices Service Manager. Known to most as just “Mike,” many words have been used to describe Mike – loving devoted family man, good friend, educator, public servant, and all-around nice guy.
Mike had a special place in his heart for those who have to struggle a bit more than most, but who nevertheless find success. His heart was with those who seize opportunities when they present themselves, and despite obstacles, keep focused on their goals. This scholarship honors Mike’s valiant and hard-fought battle with lymphoma.
Access the Application here, including the required essay and one letter of recommendation from a school, community, or faith-based leader.
Application Deadline May 1, 2023
Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.
Mike Canty Scholarship past recipients:
- 2011 Angela Loeschke, PLC (awarded from CIS)
- 2012 Sean Banks, HHS
- 2014 John Michael McCormick, PHS
- 2014 Grant Gibson, BHS
- 2015 Kaela Johnson, VCU
- 2016 Mckenzie Dunford, KHS
- 2016 Kenneth (Corbin) Doggette, PHS and Campus at Lee
- 2017 A’zure Latimer - HHS
- 2018 Markayla Johnson - BHS
- 2019 Huyen Nguyen KHS
- 2019 Justin Michael Harris HHS
- 2019 Xavier Williams HHS
- 2020 Joseph Bowers PHS
- 2020 Morgan Riggins KHS
- 2021 Anaya Eley, KHS
- 2021 Xavier Harris, KHS
- 2021 Harmoney Tillerson, KHS
- 2022 Zomara Lee, BHS
- Reagan White, KHS
The Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall Education Enhancement Fund was established in honor of Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall, to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a Hampton City Schools graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching…
The Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall Education Enhancement Fund was established in honor of Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall, to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching.
Betty was a teacher in Hampton City Schools from 1974-2004, and then for 10 more years at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. Specifically, Betty was an extremely dedicated teacher and was especially effective with the Alternative Education Program. This scholarship is in appreciation of all she did to help students throughout her career in teaching.
Purpose:
To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior to pursue further study at an accredited two or four-year institution. The candidate(s) shall be seeking a career in teaching. The scholarship funds will either be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution of choice or deposited into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.
Eligibility:
The scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a high school located in Hampton City, Virginia, or a Hampton City resident attending a HCS High School, The Governor’s School or any other public high school, specialty center or high school program established in agreement with the HCS school board.
Criteria:
Applicants shall demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need; scholarship funds may be used by the recipient for tuition, books, or other school-related costs that the recipient chooses. To renew the scholarship for subsequent academic years, all scholars are required to have a minimum overall 2.75 grade point average (GPA) and earn at least 30 credit hours during the academic year (fall, spring, and summer).
Access the Application here, including the required short answers and one letter of recommendation from a school, community, or faith-based leader.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
Please contact hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us with any questions.
Application:
1. Provide a statement of financial need and a copy of FAFSA report.2. Complete a typed, double-spaced essay describing your personal/career goals and steps
you’re taking to achieve them.
3. Submit OFFICIAL copy of high school transcript and senior year class schedule.
4. Submit a list of your community-school involvement, noting your leadership roles.
5. Submit one letter of recommendation from counselors, instructors, community
leaders, etc.
6. Submit a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university you will attend.
We must all care enough to share our time and talents.
Committed volunteers are critical to our efforts to grow healthy kids. Every school and every program can use your help. Additionally there are an abundance of volunteer opportunities throughout the community. And although they may not be tied directly to a school initiative, all of our efforts to improve Hampton work together.
If you would like to volunteer to work with the foundation please contact us at hef-director@hampton.k12.va.us.
IF you are looking for community opportunities try contacting www.allforgood.org.