“I am very passionate about the work of NPEF. This organization creates the opportunity for the Nashville Community to collaborate with public schools and provide them information and resources they need to be successful. Through …
Brenda Wynn
“After my parents separated, my mom raised her five kids alone in a local public housing development. She was relentless in encouraging us all to do our best in school, saying that education was our …
Byron Trauger
“My elementary school librarian, Mrs. Bise had a huge impact on my life. She made me a book lover and taught us how to explore the library shelves not only to find what we were …
Robert E. McNeilly III
“As a board member of NPEF, I am very excited to be a part of an organization that will assist our school system to recruit, develop and retain top teachers, as they are the primary …
Ashley Cook
“My English teacher, Mrs. Marshall had very high expectations for our class, but she loved her job and always brought enthusiasm and passion to the classroom. As a high school English teacher myself, I tried …
Meg Harris
Equitable access to excellence in public education is a critical cornerstone for our community. As an MNPS parent, a Nashville resident, and a business community member, I am honored to support NPEF’s mission to support teachers …
Tony Heard
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” – Sydney J. Harris (1917 – 1986, American journalist)