Board of Directors

The BEginning

The Bedford Area Educational Foundation began when several community members met in September of 2001 and committed to develop tangible support for Better Education for our students.

As others joined the group, they found that they all shared similar concerns regarding education. The core group solidified, and so did the philosophy and ideas that made sense as to why and how to provide support for Better Education.

The group went forward with filing for non-profit corporation status in February 2002, under the name of The Bedford Area Educational Foundation.

BE Principles

The Foundation will operate under the following principles:

	Tangible support for Better Education must be ongoing and self-perpetuating.
	The Foundation cannot replace the need for public education.
	The community recognizes the benefits of supporting Better Education for our children.
	The educational responsibility for the children of our community belongs to all of us.
	The community recognizes the value of maintaining an atmosphere of respect and support for our teachers.

	Board of Directors

	Executive Director:
Michele Shaffer	1293 Gilfield Drive, Forest 24551
	Board Members:
Debby Allen	Forest
John Mack	Big Island
Susan Martin	Bedford
Rita Otey	Forest
Walt Pankey	Bedford
Shelby Robertson	Moneta
Wayne Stephenson	Bedford
Clare Terry	Forest
Mark Wagner	Huddleston
Wyatt Walton	Bedford
Jim Woodford	Moneta
	Ex Officio Member:
	Johnny Overstreet
	Board Member Emeritus:
	Jennie Allman
	John White

If you have a group that would like to learn more about the Foundation, please contact Michele Shaffer at 540-587-8744 or by email at info@BedfordEducation.com to schedule a presentation. Let's be proud of the Bedford area's commitment to Better Education...the foundation of our future!
Phone: 540-587-8744	110 Vista Centre Dr. Suite 4, Forest, VA 24551	Email: info@BedfordEducation.com
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