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"Serving on the BEF board is a valuable way to help the Foundation provide students in the Birmingham Public Schools with opportunities and innovative programs.”
Alicia Green, BEF past trustee, BPS parent and local business owner

The Birmingham Education Foundation is managed by a board of trustees made up of community-members, BPS alumni, parents, and staff. While the BEF is independent from the school district administration, the trustees work closely with district staff to identify areas of need and opportunity where the BEF can significantly support students and staff.


Board of Trustees:
*Officers*	Gerald T. Rito, President Becky Brady, Vice President Jay Smith, Secretary Michael Dolson, Treasurer

*Trustees*	Renee Lossia Acho Cris Braun Frank Brooks Benjamin Dolan Michael Fenberg Anthony T. Finn Laurence Imerman Stuart Jeffares	Deborah Ebers Klindt Paul A. Keller Maureen S. Martin Terry Piper Geri Rinschler Catherine Turnbull Candace Wanicke Kim Watzman

*Ex-Officio Members*	David Larson, Ed.D., BPS Superintendent Paul DeAngelis, BPS Deputy Superintendent Robert J. Lennihan II, Past President

*Executive Director*	Laura T. Couger

*Event Volunteers*	Wendy Christie, Bash Coordinator Monica Mercer, Bash Auction Co-Chair

NEWS AND EVENTS
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WAYS TO GIVE
Please give to the BEF Annual Fund Campaign. The simplest way to support innovative educational programs made possible by the BEF is to click here.
INSPIRING MINDS
“Wow! I didn’t know there was anything living in there. They’re really moving.” - 3rd grader looking through a stereomicroscope – purchased with a grant from the BEF.
“The BEF has made it very easy and accessible to apply for a grant. Without the support of the BEF the LINKS program would not be possible.”– Stacey Raznick, Quarton LRC teacher. To visit the Birmingham Public Schools website, please click here.