Foundation History

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  “The inspiration for the Campbell Educational Foundation came after a Cobb County Board of Education Cluster Meeting in the spring of 1995. Acknowledging that there might be needs and expenses for teachers above and beyond the funds supplied by the County, establishing a foundation would ensure that additional funds were available. Papers were then filed to create the Campbell Educational Foundation. The charter members of the Board for the Foundation were Curt Johnston (School Board Member), Joe Boland (Principal), and parents: Shiree Lynch, Debbie Van Horne, Susan Black, Anne Brady, Susan Pearson, Charlie Phillips and Shelly Corgel. The Foundation raised funds through the establishment of an annual golf tournament and the Jonquil Jog. Teachers requested funds through an application process. During the first 10 years, the Board funded specialized teacher training, additional supplies and equipment, field trips, conference fees/expenses, special projects, and other worthwhile endeavors. 
 
  Additionally, one summer, the Board members actually built the brick Senior Courtyard adjacent to the CHS cafeteria. Commemorative bricks were sold to fund the project. 
 
  It was a true honor to help establish and lead the Campbell Educational Foundation nine of the first ten years. Working with other involved parents and educators to help create the best possible educational experience for the students at Campbell High School was extremely rewarding. I am thrilled that the Foundation has continued to follow the original mission established 27 years ago."  

-Shelly Corgel, former President
 
The Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of twelve members, including current and former parents, former students, staff, the CHS Principal, and community leaders. Funds are raised through community events, grant writing, as well as personal and corporate donations. The goal of the Foundation remains to provide CHS students and teachers with the best available tools to help students succeed.
 
  Through the over twenty-five years since the inception of the Foundation, support to students has been provided in many ways. During the pandemic shutdown, the Foundation was able to act quickly to supply laptops to 120 students identified by teachers as necessary for remote learning. Those laptops remain in service in the classroom setting today. In addition, the Foundation continues to support student needs including:
  • Grants to individual teachers for updated classroom equipment 
  • An annual needs and achievement-based $1000 scholarship
  • Tutoring sessions during school breaks for students at risk of being able to graduate
  • Additional portable laptop carts and laptops for in-class use
    A major focus of the Foundation over the last five years has been to add increased staffing, paid for by the Foundation, to the Campbell High School College and Career Center.   This additional staffing, delivered in both individual and group settings, helps students navigate the process of choosing their best college and/or career options, supports students in completing the college application process, and assists in securing financial aid.  This support starts in their freshman year and continues until graduation. Graduation rates have improved impressively since the program was implemented, and a second counselor has just been hired to meet the increasing demand.

   In addition, with the goal of using the income to ensure funding future academic needs, the Foundation makes an annual contribution of one quarter of its revenue to a professionally managed endowment.  The remainder of the income is used to fund immediate needs as identified annually by faculty and staff and approved by the Board.

Campbell High School

Message from Foundation President, Dr. Parin Chheda
​(Class of 2003)

After I graduated from the CHS IB Program, I went to the University of Florida and earned a BS in Neurobiological Science. Recognizing that the brain learns from repetition, constant practice, and proper rest, I view high school as "the gym" for the brain. Every day is an opportunity to strengthen neuronal connections and enhance long term potentiation. During this period of time, it is the community's responsibility to prepare students' brains to handle themselves in the real world. We want every student to succeed and we are prepared to spend dollars to ensure that happens. Join us!"

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