BOARD RECOGNIZES CONTRIBUTIONS
OF PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
At the December Board meeting the Board recognized the contributions of
Partners In Education (PIE) to our schools.
Vice Chairman James Walker presented a memento to PIE representatives Mike
Gaymon, Executive Director of Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce; Helen
Johnson of CB&T, Past President of PIE; and Phyllis Lott, Vice-President,
Education and Workforce Development, Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce.
Greater Columbus Partners in Education (PIE) was established in 1987 as
a joint venture of the Muscogee County School District and the Greater
Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Originally known as “Adopt-a-School,” its
purpose was to improve education by stimulating meaningful business and
community involvement in public schools. Through individual partnerships
with businesses, professional organizations, churches, civic clubs, and
military units, public and private schools are now able to tap resources to
meet the individual needs of each student body, provide excellent
educational programming, and recognize achievement.
A volunteer board of directors, chaired by a high-level
corporate executive or community leader, governs the operations of PIE. The
board has approximately 25 members representing Columbus’ business and
higher education communities, private schools, the public school districts,
and the Muscogee County Board of Education. The program is staffed by the
Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce under the Education and Workforce
Development Department.
Partners in Education provides for the development and
supportive maintenance of regional partnerships. These partnerships provide
for increased educational and enrichment opportunities for local students
aimed at improving levels of achievement, self-esteem, and understanding of
the expectations of the work world. Partnerships also provide for school
staff education and recognition, thereby increasing staff morale and
enthusiasm.
The PIE Program is based on the belief that active
involvement in the schools provides a deeper understanding of education and
what is needed to make a positive difference in the lives of school
children.
PIE Pledge
“To honor the commitment we are establishing today,
we promise to share ourselves, our time and talents,
in the hope that we may all enjoy a lasting partnership.”
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