ABOUT US
The Hamilton County Schools Fund for Excellence was established in 1988 for the purpose of improving the quality of education within the Hamilton County public school system by providing support in the form of fundraising opportunities, scholarships, recognition awards, and other charitable means.
Classified as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Fund for Excellence is governed by a board of directors comprised of retired educators, community leaders, and business executives. A staff of two oversees daily operations of the foundation.
BOARD AND STAFF
OFFICERS
President –Dr. Steve Highlander, retired Hamilton County Schools educator
Vice President - Bill Brooks - Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Hamilton County Schools JROTC Director
Immediate Past President – Sherrie Ford, Hamilton County Schools
Treasurer – Sandy Dittus, Principal Securities financial advisor
At-Large – Lebron Sterchi, retired Hamilton County Schools educator
Emeritus - Mike Reed, business consultant
DIRECTORS
Christy Highfill, Hamilton County Council of PTAs president*
Sonja Millard, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/ Realty Center
Jeanette Omarkhail, Hamilton County Education Association president*
Dr. Justin Robertson, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent*
Tiffanie Robinson, SVN/Second Story Real Estate Management
Mandy Senn-Simmons, 6 Strong Media
Sharon Vandagriff, retired Hamilton County Schools educator
Jeff West, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling
ADVISORY MEMBERS
Kathy Clark, Hamilton County Juvenile Court*
Darren Hodges, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling*
Mattie Moran, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce retiree*
* ex officio
STAFF
Kris Humber - Executive Director
Beverly Conway - Bookkeeper/Event Planner