ABOUT TCSEF
Advocating for Public Education
ABOUT TCSEF
Dedicated to educational opportunities
Who We Are
Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the enrichment of educational opportunities for our students and efforts to support the goals and strategic plans of the Transylvania County School System (TCS).
Originally founded in 1989, the TCSEF went inactive for several years following the 2001 collapse of the U.S. financial markets. It was reorganized in 2007 under the leadership of then School Superintendent, Dr. Sonna Lyda. After two years of work by a very dedicated group of board members, TCSEF began making grants for the schools in January of 2009. Each year, the Foundation puts over $10,000.00 back into our schools. A gift to TCSEF will increase its ability to add more funds to the grant awards each year.
What We Do
Scholarships
By developing and encouraging public and private support of our local public school system.
youth development
Provide financial support to resources that enrich, preserve, maintain and advance the value of public education.
Grants
There is a general endowment from which mini-grant awards are made to individual teachers and/or schools.
leadership
For teachers and administrators to attend specific professional development conferences
With Your Help, We are Enriching Transylvana Public Schools
The Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) exists to promote, develop, and encourage public and private support of the Transylvania County Schools (TCS) and its goals for education.
Our Mission
The Foundation’s mission is dedicated to the enrichment of educational opportunities for our students and efforts to support the Transylvania County School System.
Our Public School Partners
Transylvania County Schools
Transylvania County Schools provide exceptional learning and 21st century global preparedness through a nurturing and comprehensive educational approach that prepares children for lifelong success, responsibility, and citizenship.
Located in rural western North Carolina, the district includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school.
Through its continuous improvement efforts, Transylvania County Schools has earned recognition as one of North Carolina’s top-performing school districts. The system nevertheless strives for even better results, and is committed to realizing its fundamental mission by ensuring that every student receives a world-class education and graduates as a caring and productive citizen who is well prepared for success in an ever-changing society.
Our Public School Partners
Transylvania County Schools
Transylvania County Schools provide exceptional learning and 21st century global preparedness through a nurturing and comprehensive educational approach that prepares children for lifelong success, responsibility, and citizenship.
Located in rural western North Carolina, the district includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school.
Through its continuous improvement efforts, Transylvania County Schools has earned recognition as one of North Carolina’s top-performing school districts. The system nevertheless strives for even better results, and is committed to realizing its fundamental mission by ensuring that every student receives a world-class education and graduates as a caring and productive citizen who is well prepared for success in an ever-changing society.
We would like to acknowledge the following donors for their commitment to TCSEF
Honor Roll Sponsors
- Brevard Wednesday Club
- Frances Bradburn
- Gaia Herbs
- Peter & Dawn Johnson
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
Annual Sponsors
- Mark & Kathy Bailey
- Susan Breedlove
- Betsy Burrows
- Marty Griffin
- Alice Wellborn