DEF 2020-21 Annual Report

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organization Profile • Highlights
Affordable Housing
04
15
Our History
Financial Snapshot
06
16
COVID-19 Response
Friends of Education
08
17
Staff and Board of Directors
11
22
Student Scholarships

DIRECTOR'S
STATEMENT
I am honored to lead the Dare Education Foundation during
this critical time and to further the legacy of nearly 20 years of
advocacy and support for the students, teachers, and schools
of Dare County. In the era of COVID-19, our work to develop
partnerships with the community remains central to everything
that we do. We continue to respond to the immediate needs of
our schools, at times working almost like first responders to
make sure that all students have access to the materials they
need in order to participate in learning, and that teachers have
all of the tools that they need in order to feel successful and
nourished by their work. We work tirelessly to bring dynamic
and responsive solutions rooted in a commitment to
educational success. We are deeply grateful to our Friends of
Education for believing in our mission and in the collective
future of our educational system.
B A R B A R A D A V I D S O N
Executive Director
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WHAT
MAKES US
UNIQUE
DEF is the only organization raising funds for all Dare County
public schools.
Since 2002, we have raised millions of dollars for schools and
resources that help students thrive. We put the right tools in
students’ hands to give all kids the excellent education they
deserve. Led by passionate parents, educators, alumni, and
community members, the DEF Board continues the fight to
uphold the quality of our public schools. Rent from our
affordable teacher housing complexes covers all of our salary
and administrative expenses. 100% of what you give will go
directly to students, teachers and schools in Dare County.
Some of the accomplishments we’re most proud of include:
Awarded more than 800 grants to local schools and educators through our Classrooms
and Schools Grants Programs, responding to the needs of our community
Supported over 300 teachers in their professional learning, funding coursework,
conferences, and National Board Certifications
Created partnerships across organizations and corporations to build, support, and
manage two below-market-rate teacher housing projects, supporting recruitment and
retention of the most qualified-educators
Awarded over 60 college scholarships focusing on students demonstrating financial
need and strong academic achievements
Supported the launch, expansion, and sustainability of key DCS programs including
AVID, Odyssey of the Mind, and more

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H I G H L I G H T S
The Dare Education Foundation provided a year of innovative solutions to the
unique challenges faced in our community.
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DEFINING A COMMUNITY-INVESTED EDUCATION MODEL
encourages the development
Education
a County-wide foundation that can
of
of representatives from each
Committee
in the County to develop bylaws
school
recruit the first Board of Directors,
and
Michael McOwen as
appointing
501(c)3 status and seed funding
Received
$6,000 from the Chamber of
of
in addition to $15,000 from
Commerce
individual members.
founding
first formal board meeting with the
Held
to support and fund scholarships,
goals
development, equipment for
staff
and enrichment activities to
instruction,
of the Board, Bill Pfeiffer,
Chairman
the establishment of the
announces
Academy, making available shortand
Teacher
long-term projects, seminars,
and online and in-person
workshops,
programs.
degree
with First Flight Rotary and Elan
Partnered
Properties to host our first
Vacation
–– a county-wide road rally with
fundraiser
teams. 40
first grant, $2,000 to support the
Awarded
Centennial Festival Ensemble,
Wright
of 110 students from across all
composed
County Schools performing in
Dare
of the 100th anniversary of the
celebration
Brothers first flight.
Wright
by Governor Easley as one
Recognized
the most valuable partners in
of
in the state with the
education
Education First
Governor’s
focus, identifying three
Strengthened
initiatives: “Teacher Academy,
main
Grants,” and “Passport to
“Innovation
Education”.
Higher
an endowment with the
Established
Banks Community Foundation to
Outer
the long-term financial security of
ensure
organization with initial support from
the
Chairman Bill Pfeifer, The James
Board
Jr. Family Fund, and Ray and
Millis
support from Milton A. Jewell,
With
training for teachers in the AVID
funded
Via Individual
(Advancement
curriculum, working
Determination)
a district-wide roll out of the
towards
program.
an Odyssey of the Mind Fund
Established
support sending three teams to the
to
OBX Marathon took place
First
DEF and the Outer Banks
supporting
OUR HISTORY
2005
2003
2000
Oaksmith, Chair of the Board of
David
rally the community to support schools.
2001
of Education created Steering
Board
Chairman.
2002
2004
Partnership Award.
Donna Hollowell.
World Finals in Boulder, CO.
2006
Relief Foundation.
support instruction.

21st Century Skills Initiative to
Began
prepare students to meet the
better
technological, and socio-economic
global,
of the 21st Century.
demands
first Excellence in Education
Hosted
Celebration at the North
Awards
Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Carolina
volunteers and business
recognizing
selected by the Center for
FFHS
Understanding to
International
with a similar school in China.
partner
sponsored a visit by English Teacher
DEF
Shipman and Principal Arty
Jane
to Wuxi, China and hosted a visit
Tillett
Meicun Senior Middle School
from
there.
based
2008
ground on affordable teacher
Broke
made possible through an
housing,
of the State Employees’
initiative
Union Foundation to provide
Credit
loans to build affordable
interest-free
housing, and support from the
teacher
of Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks
Town
Foundation, Dare County,
Community
North Carolina Power, Office
Dominion
Mills Construction, North Banks
Depot,
Club, Raymond J. and Mary C.
Rotary
Foundation, RPC Contracting,
Reisert
Midgett Insurance Agency,
ER
& Shaw, and Kellogg
Schwartz
Company.
Building
Banks Sporting Events becomes
Outer
independent, non-profit after rapid
an
art and cultural experiences by
Infused
Dan Gediman, nationally-
funding
storyteller and Co-Editor of
acclaimed
I Believe, to Dare County as a part
This
an Outer Banks Community Read
of
Partnered with Dare County Arts
project.
to bring cellist Soo Bae to First
Council
High School. Published a
Flight
series by Manteo High
photography
students exploring Flat Tops, and
School
early literacy program, Raising a
Brought
to FFES in collaboration with
Reader,
and Youth Partnership for
Children
County and DCS.
Dare
2011
affordable teacher housing in
Built
with support from SECUF, RBC
Hatteras
and the Outer Banks Community
Bank
2012
the Walking Classroom, an in-
Launched
fitness program that connects
school
and literacy.
health
2013
in enhancements to Spanish-
Invested
and English Second Language
language
including funding the creation of
supports
ESL Handbook and a Spanish club for
an
School students.
Middle
2016
support for international
Continued
with First Flight’s sister
partnership
in China, as we hosted 22 students
school
corporate investment in
Reinvegorated
partnering with Towne Bank,
education,
Banks Blue, Kellogg Building
Outer
ACE, First Bank, Citizens One,
Supply,
Insurance, Downtown Books,
Midgett
Fargo, Walmart, Publix, Southern
Wells
Identify Yourself, and Islander
Bank,
Flags.
2020
critical COVID response to
Provided
students, and families in order
educators,
transition to virtual learning
to
and safely return to the
environments
classroom.
2010
2007
partners of the year.
more.
2014
first DCS STEM Day
Supported
Celebration and job fair.
in a visit to the Outer Banks
Foundation, and first tenants moved in.
2019
2009
growth.
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COVID-19
RESPONSE
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant change to the
delivery of instruction, and heightened inequities in access to
education. Without pause, the Dare Education Foundation
provided valuable support to students, families, and educators
who needed us more than ever.
Our COVID-19 response included:
Technology support: Partnering with Dare County Schools
and the Outer Banks Community Foundation, DEF distributed
125 WiFi hotspots to homeless and low-income students lacking
internet.
School supplies: We distributed over 250 bags of school
supplies to students in need, ensuring that they had the
materials necessary to engage in their school work while at
home.
Virtual programming support: Provided grants to support
virtual field trips to the North Carolina Aquarium, digital
microscopes for Manteo and First Flight Middle schools, virtual
reality tools for First Flight Elementary school, and more.
A huge heartfelt thank you to our donors and supporters that
helped make this possible including:
Staples
Outer Banks Community Foundation
North Carolina Community Foundation
Birindelli Family Fund

Shealy, Lead Speech-Language Pathologist for
-Becci
County Schools, who embedded American
Dare
of Speech Pathologists online lessons into
Association
meetings
team
Kyger, Behavior Specialist for Dare County
-Susan
who was able to attend a virtual conference
Schools,
Hester, Instructional Technology Facilitator
-Charlotte
First Flight Elementary School, who brought Virtual
for
Serfling, Biology teacher for Manteo High School,
-Lisa
purchased some fun online solutions to bring her
who
FROM OUR
EDUCATORS
"I just wanted to say thank you again on behalf of our
speech-language department! We are excited to start our
professional development in our upcoming speech
meetings!"
"I wanted to thank your organization for such a generous
donation so that I could gain access to a wealth of
information at the International Applied Behavior
Conference."
with DEF funds
"Thank you so much for this funding opportunity! I'm so
excited for the kids and staff here at FFES!!"
Reality to FFES through a DEF grant
"Thanks ever so much! Both resources have been
invaluable in reaching all students where they are."
learning to life in these virtual times
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GRANTS TO
CLASSROOMS &
SCHOOLS
Dare Education Foundation works directly with Dare County Schools to fund projects that
connect to the district's core values. Over the course of 2020-2021, DEF awarded 20
grants to classrooms and schools, totaling over $43,000.
The Grants to Classrooms and Schools program included the following highlights:
Collective Greatness
Dare County Schools believes we are better together. Our schools can
accelerate the attainment of our mission and goals through engaging
parents and community members in meaningful partnerships.
Bringing the Aquarium to the Classroom through Virtual
Programming, $1,000
Submitted by Rhana Paris, NC Aquarium of Roanoke Island
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island created a series of free,
online science lessons with Aquarium educators, allowing students to view
live animals and engage in corresponding activities.
Disc Golf Course, $2,000
Submitted by Ted Mitchell, Manteo Middle School
Expanding on the Disc Golf Course that DEF helped fund at FFMS, this
instructor has the goal of making disc golf a competitive club sport in Dare
County Schools.
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Every child matters
Dare County Schools believes every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be
challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and personalized learning every day.
Core Vocabulary Communication Board for Playgrounds, $500
Submitted by Curtis Price, Manteo Elementary School
Provided ten new core vocabulary communication boards with symbols helping all students
interact with peers on the playground, including those with limited verbal skills.
Outdoor Classroom Initiative, $807
Submitted by Trish Decker and Beverly Hagy, Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Provided stadium cushions and lap desks for outdoor learning activities.
Getting Started with Printmaking K-5, $1,800
Submitted by Ida Ojanguren, Manteo Elementary School
Provided printmaking tools, ink, and materials to start a printmaking studio at Manteo
Elementary School.

Safe and Joyful Schools
Dare County Schools believes every student deserves to learn and grow in a safe, caring,
respectful, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
The Walking Classroom, $2,000
Submitted by Ellen Bryson and David Dvorin, Kitty Hawk Elementary School
Provided students and teachers with an innovative way to get exercise without sacrificing
instructional time. Students walk while listening to curated podcasts about science,
literacy, health, and other topics.
Diversifying the Digital Collection so All are Represented, $2,000
Submitted by Elaine Marrion, First Flight Middle School
Expanded the digital audiobooks to reflect a variety of cultures available through Dare
County Schools' Overdrive collection to support virtual and remote learning.
Innovation Ignites Excellence
Dare County Schools believes in the power of supporting teaching strategies that inspire
global thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
Student Exploration through Virtual Reality, $1,857
Submitted by Charlotte Hester, First Flight Elementary School
Students engage in three-dimensional, virtual experiences allowing them to explore content
beyond the classroom walls.
Exploring Evidence and Fun with Forensics, $1,750
Submitted by Carrie Housenecht and Brian Wehner, Manteo Middle School
This project enables students to immerse themselves in hypothetical crime scenes and solve
the crimes using scientific tests and observations.
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GRANTS TO
EDUCATORS
During the 2020-2021 school year, DEF provided 76 grants to
educators to support their professional development. Grants
provided support to educators pursuing advanced degrees,
certification exam fees, National Board Certification, and
conference participation.
Here's a sampling of the conferences our educators attended
with DEF support:
"From Survive to Thrive - Music Education Recovery Post-
Pandemic" offered by the National Association for Music
Education
"Supporting Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth in U.S.
Schools" offered by the English Learner Portal
"Making Math Moments That Matter," a 12-week, online
course offered by Make Math Moments
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
DEF is working with first generation college students and students with limited means
across all Dare County Schools through the Ellis H. Ives, III Memorial, Mollie Shannon Gallop
Memorial, and Dare Education Foundation scholarships. This year DEF provided $23,363 in
support to our graduating seniors through college scholarships.

AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
In Dare County, one of the unique needs in attracting teachers
is affordable housing. With a tourist-based economy that limits
year-round housing, providing affordable housing to teachers
has been a critical component of the Dare Education
Foundation since 2008, when we launched our housing
program.
We proudly own and support a 24-unit apartment complex
located adjacent to the First Flight Schools campus in Kill Devil
Hills, as well as a 12-unit complex in Hatteras located adjacent
to the soccer field and the former Coast Guard station.
Interest-free loans from the North Carolina State Employees
Credit Union Foundation facilitated the construction of both
projects.
Rented at less than market value, the two-bedroom units
provide an affordable option for teachers who may not
otherwise be able to live in Dare County. Our affordable
housing program assists Dare County Schools in recruiting
teachers for needed positions that are more difficult to fill,
such as foreign languages, advanced math, technology and
special needs.
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H A T Y O U R
W
O N A T I O N S S U P P O R T
D
Scholarships
$23,363
Grants
Classrooms
$43,462
Grants
Educator
$20,024
$100-$250
15%
$50-$100
32%
Events
Special
30%
Corporate
17%
$250 >
4%
E R C E N T A G E O F
P
O N A T I O N S B Y S I Z E
D
O N A T I O N S B Y
D
O U R C E S
Foundations
15%
$50 <
49%
Individual
38%
F I N A N C I A L
S N A P S H O T *
F I N A N C I A L H I G H L I G H T S
$480,333
Current Assets
Total Assets
$3,128,148
Equity $2,324,646
Every donation, regardless of size, helps
fund excellence in education for Dare
County Schools. The majority of our
23%
27%
donations (82%) were gifts of less than
$100.
50%
*Based on 2019-2020 Audited Financial Records

Hardware
ACE
Adams
Penny
AmazonSmile
Austin
Albert
Barker
Donald
and Saint Basnight
Bea
Bateman
Rick
Beacham-Price
Cynthia
Beasley
Stephanie
Beddingfield
Deborah
and Susan Bell
Sumner
Benton
Cindy
and Nancy Birindelli, In memory of Bill
James
and Fred Smith
Pfeifer
Birkemeier
Margaret
Blackstock
Suzanne
Blades
Kathryn
Blair James
Blanchard
Katherine
Bland
Jennifer
Blankenship
Adam
Blythe Mary
Brickhouse, In support of Building
Betty
Schools
Engaged
and Carie Brittan, In memory of
Robert
Sherman
Barbara
Brown
Allison
Brown
Karen
Bryant, In honor of Diane Childress
Edward
Bryson
Ellen
Kenneth Bunting, In memory of Barbara
Dr.
Sherman
Sue Burgess, in memory of John M. Winston,
Dr.
Hobbs, and Bill Pfeifer
Trip
Cafferty, In memory of Marge Cafferty
Tom
Cafferty
Connor
Cafferty, In honor of Mary Brooks, Terry
Tim
In memory of Bill Koebernick
Moore;
Carey
Hayley
Surf Shop
Cavalier
Cecil
Regina
Cemprola, In memory of Barbara
Colleen
and Norma Champion, In memory of
Dennis
Sherman
Barbara
OBX
Charitocracy,
Cherington
Kimberly
Childress
Diane
Childress
Sidney
Chovaz
Macey
One Charitable Foundation
Citizens
One Charitable Foundation, In
Citizens
of Building Engaged Schools
support
and Eric Cleaver
Lou
and Susan Clissold
Tod
Coltrain
Judy
Conley
Claire
Cooke
Patricia
Cortez
Sam
Cortez
Laura
Cotting
Bruce
Coulter, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Linda
of Dare, In support of Monday Night
County
Alive
B. Cox, In memory of Ellis Ives, Jr.
M.
Kitchens
Cozy
Crow
Joshua
Cunningham
Sydney
Curles Levi
Curtis
Laura
Cuthrell
Melody
and Beth Dabiero, In memory of
Ernest
Sherman
Barbara
Daniels, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Julia
V. David, In memory of Barbara
Roderick
Sherman
Davidson
Barbara
Davidson
Philip
Davidson
Jane
Davis Carol
Davis
Warren
Day Triva
Dayan
Jenna
FRIENDS OF
EDUCATION
Karen and John DeBellis
Sherman
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DeMai Nick
Dickson
Kimberly
Dippold, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Jeff
and William Downing, In memory of
Christine
Sherman
Barbara
Books, Inc
Downtown
Dreis Gail
Duke Lisa
Dvorin
David
Dyer Kristin
Ebert Bob
Edwards
Martha
Enochs
Dawn
Etheridge
Ann
and Joe Evanoff
Catherine
and Cashar Evans, In memory of
Roberta
Sherman
Barbara
Farrell
Nicole
Fearing
Judith
Fenyak
Daniel
Finchem
Amanda
Finger, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Kimberly
Bank First
Fischer
Diane
Florence
Gregory
Foster
Linda
and Elizabeth Frasca, In memory of
David
Sherman
Barbara
Friedman
Allan
Porch Cafe
Front
Gale Nitzia
Garber-Teeter
Margaret
Gard
Albert
Garriss
Karen
Gaskins
Warren
Gemmill
Bruce
Gentleman
Susan
Goldsmith
Diane
Goris
Krystal
Goyeau
Mary
Grabner
Hayley
Graham
Laurie
Graham
Linda
Gray Jenny
Griffin, In memory of David Oaksmith
Nancy
Bill Pfeifer
and
Grizzard
Connie
Gunzenhauser
Ann
Haddon
Donna
Haight
Melissa
and Stacey Hanf
Steve
and Patricia Hardester, In memory of
Charles
Sherman
Barbara
Hardy
Barbara
and Deloris Harrell, In memory of Bill
Robert
Julie Osmond, Louis Midgett, and
Pfeifer,
Hummell. In honor of Beth Storie,
Laura
McOwen, Lynda Wood, Bea
Michael
Pat Taylor, Nancy Griffin, and
Basnight,
White.
Linda
Havel Aida
Haynes
George
Head Tisa
and Michael Head, In support of First
Karen
High School
Flight
and Patricia Heath, In memory of
Charles
Sherman
Barbara
Heffernan-Stroud, In memory of Bill
Linda
Pfeifer
Heikens
Emily
Heinrich
Katherine
Hendricks
Gail
Hester
Debbie
Hester Family, In support of Monday Night
The
Alive
Heyder
Markus
Garden Inn
Hilton
Hines
Carleigh
Restaurant Group, LLC
Hines
and Marilyn Hinson, In honor of Deborah
Reid
Beddingfield
Hinson
Edwards
Holleman
Leon
and Alexandrea Hotchkiss, In memory of
Robin
Sherman
Barbara
Houseknecht
Carrie
Umphlette and Cindy Howell, In
Bettye
of Barbara Sherman
memory
Huband
Stephanie
and Lynne Hutchins
Freddie
Hutchison
Gail
and L.D. Hutson, In memory of Barbara
C.E.
Sherman
Yourself
Identify
Ingram Ivy
Flags
Islander
Isler
Rachael
Johnson
Deborah
Johnson
Lisa
Jones
Tamara
Jones, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Carol
Jones
Paulette
Jordan
Wanda
Judge Tess
Just Audra
Building Supply
Kellogg
Kenan
Carolyn
King, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Maureen
Sandra Kinzel
Hardy Moving Company

Koebernick
William
and Russell Kostinas, In memory of
Pamela
Sherman
Barbara
Kresicki
Jennifer
Lambe
Camille
and Cynthia Larrick, In memory of
Richard
Sherman
Barbara
and Edward Lawler, In honor of Bea
Margaret
Basnight
Leary and Alice Wise Leary, In memory
Warren
Barbara Sherman
of
and Barbara Lifesy, In memory of Barbara
John
Sherman
Loose, In honor of Monica Jones and
Jessica
Valette
Rebecca
Louer, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Albert
and Elizabeth Luckman, In memory of
Thomas
Sherman
Barbara
and Richard Lutz, In memory of Barbara
Nancy
Sherman
MacDonald, In memory of Barbara
Martha
Sherman
Macdonald
Steve
and Robin Mann
Paul
Custom Boats, Inc.
Mann
and Bob Marrion
Elaine
and Donald Marsh, In memory of Bill
Joan
Pfeifer
and Sandra Martin
Richard
Massecar
Jane
May Christy
mcca Betsy
McDowell, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Ann
McEwan
Christie
McGeachy
Thomas
and Matt McKenna
Patty
McLean
Lydia
McNeill
Cynthia
McVey, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Rena
and Walter McWhirt, In memory of
Pamela
Ward
Arlene
Mechak
Evan
Melvin, Coastal NC Realty
Matt
and Gail Midgett
Elmer
and Lynn Midgett, In memory of Barbara
Steve
Sherman
Midgett Insurance Agency
E.R.
Miller, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Dorothy
Miller Paul
Mitchum
Jodie
Montgomery, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Amy
Morgan
Karen
and Shane Mouser
Jeanne
Muller, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Bob
Murray
L'Tanya
Nacif
Rolando
Nicewonger
Tricia
Noris Delia
and Betty Norkus, In memory of Barbara
John
Sherman
Carolina Community Foundation
North
Northrop
Nicole
Nowland, In support of COVID Response
Barb
Ojanguren
Ida
Oneto, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Harriet
Banks Blue
Outer
Banks Community Foundation
Outer
Banks Relief Foundation, In memory of
Outer
Sherman
Barbara
Banks Sporting Events, Inc
Outer
Outten
Connie
Overstreet, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Catherine
Owens
Drew
Pack Stuart
Parker
Katherine
Patterson
Robyn
Payne
Elizabeth
Pearce, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Gary
Pembroke
Harriet
Perkins
Julia
Perry
Barbara
Piland
Laura
Poland
Debra
Powell Amy
Powell Pressure Washing
George
Point Christian Church, In memory of
Powells
Sherman
Barbara
Power Lucy
Proctor
Nancy
Supermarkets Charities, Inc
Publix
and Susan Pucciano
John
Ramirez
Sabrina
Rasmussen, In support of Building
Leif
Schools
Engaged
Rawlins
Rosemary
Reed
Elaine
and Mary Reisert, In memory of Bill
Raymond
Pfeifer
Reynolds
Gail
and Carol Riggin
Glenn
Riibner-Cady
Marsha
Robinson, In support of COVID Response
Mary
Robinson
Holly
Rogers, In memory of Barbara
Jennifer
Sherman
Rojek-Wojtowicz
Kinga
Rook
Jennie
Rossman
Maxine
and Jay Russell, In memory of Barbara
Cynthia
Sherman
Saga Community Focus, Inc.
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Sager Laird
Sasscer
Amy
Saunders
Jenna
Sawin
Karen
Sawin
Stephen
Sawyer
Kristen
Sayegh
Paul
Schilling, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Scout
and Shaw, PLLC
Schwartz
Seal Chris
Segreti
Nancy
Serfling
Lisa
Shafer
Michelle
Sherlock
Paula
Inc., Tortugas' Lie
Shipwreck,
Shope
Richard
T. Shufflebarger, In support of Monday
David
Alive Night
Silverthorne
Elisabeth
Simmons
Keri
Family, In support of Cape Hatteras
Slade
School
Secondary
Smallwood
Jane
Smith
Harold
Smith, In memory of Barbara
Bernadine
Sherman
and Susan Smith, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Fred
Smith Reynolds Foundation
Z.
Snead
Stephanie
Sommerton Honeycutt
Shelly
Songer
Amanda
Bank
Southern
Spinella
Christine
Spruill, In support of First Flight Wrestling
Frank
Team
Stallings
Mary
Stalls, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Marlene
Stilson
Katherine
Reverend Jess Stribling, In memory of
The
Sherman
Barbara
Strickland
Becky
Strickland
David
Stuart, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Nandy
Summerton
Jessica
and Libby Sumner, In memory of Barbara
John
Sherman
Sykes, In memory of Mollie Shannon
Carol
Gallop
Tauber Joe
Tenpenny
Stephanie
Thibodeau
Monica
Thorp, In memory of Bill Pfeifer; In
Sheryl
of COVID response
support
Thorp Tim
Tilley, In honor of Bea Basnight
Candy
Toboz, In memory of Barbara
MaryAnn
Sherman
TowneBank
Tucker, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
John
Tutwiler Jay
Twiddy
Grier
and Shannon Twiddy
David
& Company Realtors, In support of
Twiddy
Engaged Schools
Building
Twyne
Teresa
Ulan, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Kimberly
Way of Rhode Island
United
Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
United
Way of the Greater Triangle
United
Vandermyde
John
VanDyke, In support of COVID
Christy
Response
Varnell
Jamie
Velazquez Newton
Mora
Law Firm, In support of Education of
Vincent
Needs Children
Special
Vinson, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Linda
Walter, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Julie
and Susie Walters
Tim
Ward Sue
and Shelley Watson, In memory of Bill
Joseph
Pfeifer
Webster, In honor of Madison Webster
Jane
Weeks
Crissie
and Diane Wehner
Brian
Fargo Foundation
Wells
West
Corinne
White, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Ray
White Linda
and Susie White
Stan
and Pat Wilson
Tom
Winters
Michelle
Witter
Jessica
Wood, In memory of Barbara Sherman
Nancy
Wood, In memory of Bill Pfeifer
Lynda
Wright
Drew
Yelle
Pamela
for Today and Tomorrow Endowment
Just
In memory of Dorman N. Doubt and
Fund,
B. Satterwhite
Florence
Tanya Tillett
D E F | A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 0 P A G E 2 0

REMEMBERING
WILLIAM B. PFEIFER
“If you dream of doing it, just get out there and try it,” he said. “Even if you make a
mistake, stick with it.”
A true believer in the power of education to transform lives, our former Board
Chairman, Bill Pfeifer passed away in 2021. Bill was central to the formation of DEF's
grants strategy, the development of our teacher housing program, the Outer Banks
Marathon, the creation of our endowment, and more. "Mr. Bill" joined our Board in
2002 as a school representative for Kitty Hawk Elementary School where he
volunteered daily, continued on as Board Chair, and was a leader in our organization
until 2017. We are honored to uphold his legacy.

Blankenship
Adam
Committee
Housing
Cortez
Sam
Chairman
Lipchak
Benj
Committee
Finance
Beddingfield
Deborah
and Fundraising
Marketing
Davidson
Barbara
Director
Executive
Loose
Jessica
Committee Chair,
Marketing
and Governance
Programs
Committees
Cafferty
Tim
Committee Chair,
Housing
John Farrelly
Dr.
County Schools
Dare
Superintendent
Ex-Officio
Richard Martin
Dr.
Vice-Chair
OUR STAFF AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Committees
Finance Committee
Governance Committee Chair

Robinson
Holly
Committee
Governance
Tauber Joe
Committee Chair
Fundraising
Robinson
Mary
Secretary
Thorp
Sherry
Committee Chair
Programs
Strickland
Becky
Committee
Programs
Woody Carl
County Schools Board of
Dare
Representative
Education
Ex-Officio
Programs Committee
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
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