The Public School Forum of North Carolina is honored to feature Dr. Alisa McLean in our Donor Spotlight series—an educator, leader, and unwavering advocate for public education across our state. With a career spanning classrooms, school leadership, district transformation, and state-level work, Dr. McLean has dedicated her life to ensuring that every child in North […]
Donor Spotlight: Cyndi Soter O’Neil on Supporting Children from the Start
With roots in North Carolina stretching back to early childhood, former teacher and education advocate Cyndi Soter O’Neil has dedicated her career to ensuring children and families have the support they need to thrive. As director of ChildTrust Foundation at IMC, she partners closely with organizations working to build stronger, more equitable systems for early […]
Donor Spotlight: Tom Williams on Supporting Local Public Schools From the Perspective of a Lifelong Educator
The Public School Forum of North Carolina is honored to feature longtime educator and steadfast advocate Tom Williams in our Donor Spotlight series. From his unexpected move to North Carolina as a young newlywed to a career spanning teacher, coach, principal, superintendent, and nonprofit leader, Tom has spent five decades advancing public education across our […]
Donor Spotlight: Amos Fodchuk on the Power of Partnership in Supporting Local Public Schools
The Public School Forum of North Carolina is proud to launch our Donor Spotlight series, highlighting the leaders and partners whose generosity fuels our mission. In this first installment, we speak with Amos Fodchuk—founder and president of Advanced Learning Partnerships and the Forum’s board chair-elect. From his global career in education to his deep commitment […]