Tools 4 Clay Schools working to re-stock classrooms

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay Education Foundation in partnership with Clay County School District will kick off its second Tools 4 Clay Schools event this school year on Jan. 6.
Residents are asked to donating school supplies while they’re out shopping this holiday season. You can participate by donating new school supplies, $5 gift cards to any store that sells school supplies, or volunteering. The program’s mission is to be a resource for teachers and students to supply their classrooms. It is estimated that teachers will spend $500-plus of their own money for classroom supplies each year. Items and monetary support may be donated through New Year’s Day.
Individuals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to become a part of this event by hosting supply drives, donating supplies, and/or volunteering time to prepare for distribution to teachers.
The Clay Education Foundation thanks its business and organization partners for their participation and tremendous generosity to benefit Clay County teachers and classrooms.
The Tools 4 Schools drive is a joint effort with the Clay Education Foundation, Clay County School District, and The Bailey Group, in addition to the Clay County business community.
The event will be Jan. 6 at Fleming Island High’s Teacher Training Center. Doors open for teachers at noon.
All teachers must present their ID badge upon check-in.
For more information on where to drop of supplies, gift cards, or how to volunteer please contact the Clay Education Foundation’s Executive Director, Makayla Buchanan via email at Makayla.buchanan@myoneclay.net.

Keystone Height’s Kornegay honored as Lake County Superintendent

TAMPA – Lake County Superintendent Diane Kornegay was given the Star recognition from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundation for her leadership and efforts to introduce more high-impact initiatives in her county.
Kornegay, who lives in Keystone Heights and is the wife of city councilman Scott Kornegay, has been the superintendent in Lake County for the past three years. She also was honored as the Educator of the Year by the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce.
“I am continuously amazed by the work of the Education Foundation of Lake County to support our schools, staff and students,” Kornegay said. “Over my short time in Lake County, the membership of the Foundation Board has continued to grow as more and more local business and community leaders seek to become a part of a group that is so committed to the cause of improving our schools and the opportunities for students.”