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…
Read MoreGEF 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…
Read MoreGEF’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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWe’re so very sad to announce the sudden passing of Mr. William E. Quarles, Jr. Mr. Quarles was a Founder and Past President of the Goochland Education Foundation. He cared passionately about the value of a strong education and worked hard to find ways to support students and teachers alike to ensure the success of…
Read MoreThe fourth-annual Essay Contest is open to all GCPS fourth and fifth grade students. The topic for this year’s essay is: 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 you like…
Read MoreTo honor the amazing work the Goochland County Public School teachers are doing this year, the Goochland Education Foundation offered each of the five schools five Meet the Challenge Creatively $100 grants for a total of 25 grants. We know all the teachers are working hard and creatively to teach both virtually and in-school. The GEF wants…
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the winners of the third annual Essay Contest. This contest was open to all GCPS 4th and 5th grade students. Students wrote essays in answer to the question, “What would you do to keep the James River safe and clean for years to come?” Congratulations Winners! First Place: Rylin SimmonsPrize: $250…
Read MoreIn Celebration of American Education Week Submit your entry to cbrown@goochlandedu.org
Read MoreThank you CGI for your generous $12,500 contribution to Goochland Education Foundation! Your donation goes a long way to helping students in Goochland County.
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