5th annual Essay Contest Finalists & Winners The Goochland Education Foundation, Goochland Rotary, and the Center for Rural Culture collaborated to sponsor the 5th annual essay contest for 4th and 5th grade Goochland County School students. The purpose of the annual essay contest is to encourage students to strengthen key 21st century skills. Each year…
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Scott Williams hired as new Program Director The GEF is delighted to welcome Scott Williams as the new Program Director. Beginning immediately, Scott will administer and manage the various GEF programs from initiation to completion. He will work collaboratively with the Goochland County Public School program staff to ensure that the goals and objectives of GEF programs…
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Donor Luncheon highlights virtual reality program Goochland Education Foundation recently hosted a luncheon for their donors that included delicious food prepared by Chef Booth and his culinary students, and a virtual reality demonstration. Matt Caratachea, Calypso Gilstrap, School Librarian at GHS, and Catherine Richards, Instructional Technology Coach along with a couple of their students demonstrated…
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GEF Is Hiring a Part-time Program Director The Program Director is responsible for managing program resources to fulfill Goochland Education Foundation’s mission in accordance with priorities, time and budget requirements. Description of WorkThis position is part time (5 to 10 hours per week), during the school year, between late August through early June. The Program…
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2022 Teachers of the Year Goochland Education is proud to announce this year’s teachers of the year. Congratulations teachers! Goochland County Public Schools Teacher of the year Michael Tomlin Michael Tomlin The Byrd Elementary School teacher of the year Ashby Pond The Goochland Elementary School teacher of the year Eliza Gemmill The Randolph Elementary School…
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GEF Announces 2022 Strategic Innovation Grant Awards On February 15, 2022, the Goochland Education Foundation Board of Directors presented the 2022 Strategic Innovation Grants to the recipients. Four grants were awarded, totaling nearly $15,000 dollars. The competitive grant process was shortened this year and the projects reflect the pandemic-related challenges as the schools transitioned back…
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GEF’s 2022 Annual Gala raises over $54,000 Over 160 people attended The Goochland Education Foundation’s Annual Gala, a celebratory dinner dance and live auction, on March 11th at Dover Hall to celebrate the work of the GEF. It was a fun evening for neighbors and friends – new and old – to support the mission…
Read MoreDownload the essay flyer Essay Template and Submission form You will need a gmail account to complete your application. Open to all GCPS 4th & 5th grade students When COVID caused everyone to stay home, many took the opportunity to plant gardens to grow their own food. Also, Goochland County is home to 300 farmers…
Read MoreWe’re happy to announce the winners of the 2021 essay contest! The question the fourth and fifth graders were asked to answer was: COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes in the way you are learning this year. What changes has your school made that you think were the most creative and helpful, and would…
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The GEF always encourages real ‘hands on’ learning – especially when it comes to digging in the dirt! Mrs. Kelley Taylor’s Goochland Elementary School third graders were able to play in the dirt while learning about soil, the water cycle, and plants. They made soda bottle terrariums and each student was able to take one home to watch…
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