Mildred O. Poole, 2019 Honoree

If you are involved in Guilford County Schools (GCS) in any way, you probably know the name Mildred Poole. She has served in a leadership capacity in more than 11 local, state and national education-related organizations including the Guilford County PTA, the National PTA, Say Yes Guilford and Communities in Schools. But closest to her…

Guilford Education Alliance Education Summit 2016

2016 Education Summit

On the morning of April 26th, community and business leaders went back to school as they gathered at schools across the district to get a firsthand look at education in Guilford County and explore how they can make an impact. Participating schools were: Allen Jay Prep Academy Andrews High Dudley High Early College at Guilford…

Guilford Education Alliance Education Summit 2017

2017 Education Summit

Relationships between community and schools are crucial to public school success. During the 2017 Education Summit, more than 200 community and business leaders took time to meet at one of several schools across the district to start building and strengthening ties between community and our public schools. Host schools gave visitors a unique glimpse into…

Guilford Education Alliance Education Summit 2018

2018 Education Summit

The 2018 Education Summit was held on March 18th at the downtown Marriott in Greensboro. More than 400 community members attended. The 2018 Spark Awards were given to: The Food Project: Weaver Foundation and community partners Heads Up for Youth: Heads Up Barber and Beauty Hunter Parents as Partners: Ruth Esquilin, Melody Kerr and Lakisha…