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Partners In Education Hosts the 7th Annual PIE Walk to benefit programs for Students
October 4, 2011
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Partners In Education (PIE) will host the Seventh Annual PIE Walk on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Montgomery Zoo located at 2301 Coliseum Parkway. The event will feature live music, refreshments, games and activities, fun, and also serves as a fundraiser to support PIE's mentoring and tutoring programs for students in Montgomery Public Schools. HP Alabama is the Signature Sponsor for this year's walk.
Registration is currently underway, which includes a t-shirt, activities, games, and admission to enjoy the Montgomery Zoo. Children 17 years and under will be admitted for $5.00 and adults 18 years and older will be admitted for $10.00. The walk will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2011 with registration starting at11:30am with the walk beginning at 1:00pm. There will be performances by the BTW Jazz Band and the Bear Jump Rope Team along with an appearance by Big Mo.
Registration forms may be found on the Partners In Education website at www.montgomerypie.org or participants may register on the day of the event at the Zoo.
"The PIE Walk promises to be a great way to celebrate public education in Montgomery and enjoy a fun filled event for all in our community. This is an excellent opportunity for the entire family to enjoy the Zoo and celebrate education at a very reasonable price. The Walk will help PIE raise funds in support of our tutoring and mentoring programs" said Chacolby Burns-Johnson, Partners In Education Executive Director.
Partners In Education is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 committed to student achievement and the provision of programs that support the economic health of Montgomery through community partnerships and volunteerism. We are pleased to serve as a partner in helping students succeed in school, work, and life.
For more information about the event, please contact Chacolby Burns‐Johnson at 240-0918 or cburns-johnson@montgomerypie.org.
Beasley Allen Law Firm present classroom supplies to teachers at Martin Luther King Elementary School through Partners in Education
MONTGOMERY, ALA. (August 15, 2011) – On August 15, the law firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., presented the teachers of Martin Luther King Elementary School with classroom supplies including card stock, crayons, pencils, markers, hand sanitizer and more.
“Beasley Allen has been partnering with Martin Luther King Elementary School for seven years. We hope that the supplies donated today will take some of the burden off of the teachers who dedicate their lives to these precious children” said Tom Methvin, Managing Shareholder.
Martin Luther King Elementary Principal, Booker McMillian says “We are extremely grateful to our partner Beasley Allen for the donation of school supplies. In these tough economic times, this donation will minimize the strain on our teachers, students, parents, and the MLK community at large. We invite other community stakeholders to get involved. Together we can all make a difference.”
“Now more than ever our schools need the support of the business community. Whether it be a financial gift or allowing employees to give their time to tutor or mentor a student, the business community is key” said Neil Mercer, President, Board of Directors of Partners in Education and Manager, Alabama Power.
“Partners In Education is pleased to serve as a link between businesses and organizations in our community with an interest in giving back to students and teachers” said Chacolby Burns-Johnson, Executive Director. “The key to a successful and bright future for students is having everyone involved and engaged in the education system. The partnerships create a sense of community spirit, which makes the school more than just a building. Students are worth the investment and the partnerships are a great support to our schools.”
The supplies provided will be used by teachers and will help subsidize items typically brought by students.
Photo caption (L to R): Neil Mercer, President Partners in Education Board of Directors; Helen Taylor, Beasley Allen; Booker McMillian, Principal, Martin Luther King Elementary; Chacolby Burns-Johnson, Executive Director, Partners in Education.
About Beasley Allen Law Firm
Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, Beasley Allen is comprised of 60 attorneys and more than 200 support staff. Beasley Allen is a proud sponsor of many great charities and has donated over $1 million in the past three years. For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.beasleyallen.com.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION RECEIVES $17,500 DONATION FROM THE MONTGOMERY CAPITAL ROTARY CLUB
August 18, 2011
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Montgomery Capital Rotary Club presented a check today in the amount of $17,500 to Partners In Education (PIE) at its regular lunch meeting held at the Wynlakes Golf and Country Club.
Darrel Warner, Rotarian and Golf Tournament Chairman, along with Tom Norris, Rotarian and Golf Tournament Co-Chairman presented the check to Chacolby Burns-Johnson, fellow Rotarian and Partners In Education Executive Director, and Craig Washing, Immediate Past President of Partners In Education. All net proceeds from the 13th Annual Golf Tournament benefit tutoring and mentoring programs offered by Partners In Education to students in Montgomery Public Schools.
The Montgomery Capital Rotary Club has a well-earned reputation as "The Education Club" with over a decade of service to public education in our community. The Club, which provided the seed money and initial support to establish PIE, gives a dictionary to every third-grader in Montgomery Public Schools – approximately 3,000 dictionaries in the fall of each school year. The dictionary giveaway is done in partnership with its Rotary District.
Partners In Education makes it possible for the public to participate in public education. PIE recruits, trains, screens, and matches tutors and mentors with public school students who need individualized support and help to succeed academically and prepare them for a bright future. PIE's mentor and tutor volunteers provide academic 
support and vital relationships to improve the lives of students in our community.
"PIE is grateful for the generous contributions of the Montgomery Capital Rotary Club over the past 13 years. The Club continues to be a valued partner in our efforts and mission to promote student achievement for all students in our community. In these difficult economic times, this donation allows us to continue our rewarding work with students and working together for the good of our schools" said Chacolby Burns-Johnson, Executive Director.
Picture Caption (Left to Right): Tom Norris- Golf Tournament Co-Chair, Darrel Warner- Golf Tournament Co-Chair , Chacolby Burns-Johnson- Partners In Education Executive Director, and Craig Washing- Partners In Education Immediate Past President.
eKnowledge and Montgomery Partners In Education Announce Donation of Free $200 SAT and ACT PowerPrep™ Programs
February 9, 2011
eKnowledge, supported by caring professional athletes from the NFL and MLB are donating $200 SAT and ACT College Test Prep Programs to Montgomery Partners in Education students, parents, educators, volunteers and partners.
The eKnowledge Donation effort is endorsed and supported by over 50 organizations including NFHS, Boy Scouts, Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and American Red Cross.
The advanced eKnowledge PowerPrep® features special SAT and ACT test prep content in a highly personalized, student-centered, virtual learning environment. The SAT and ACT programs come in a single DVD and include more than 11 hours of video instruction and 40 hours of student participation time, 3,000 files of supplemental test prep material, thousands of interactive diagnostic tools, sample questions, practice tests and graphic teaching illustrations. Students select the training they need and can study at their own pace.
The eKnowledge Partnership waives the complete $200 retail price for the donated SAT or ACT Test Prep Program. Families pay only a nominal charge of $13.84 per standard program for the cost of support, materials and registration (plus $3.71 s/h).
To order online please visit: www.eknowledge.com/PIE
To order by telephone: 951-256-4076 (reference Montgomery Partners in Education)
To view flyer: Click Here
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION RECEIVES $18,484 FROM THE MONTGOMERY CAPITAL ROTARY CLUB
JUNE 17, 2010
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Montgomery Capital Rotary Club presented a check today in the amount of $18,484 to Partners In Education (PIE) at its regular lunch meeting at the Capital City Club.
Terry Barber, Capital Rotary President, and Darrel Warner, Rotarian and Golf Tournament Chairman, presented the check to Neil Mercer, PIE Incoming President, and Chacolby Burns-Johnson, PIE Executive Director. The Montgomery Capital Rotary Club hosted the 12th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit PIE on April 26, 2010, at the Wynlakes Golf & Country Club. All proceeds from the event benefit tutoring and mentoring programs sponsored by Partners In Education.
The Montgomery Capital Rotary has a well-earned reputation as “The Education Club” with over a decade of service to public education in our community. The Club, which provided the first-ever financial support to PIE, gives a dictionary to every Montgomery Public Schools third-grader – approximately 3,000 dictionaries each school year, in the fall. The dictionary giveaway is done in partnership with its Rotary District.
Partners In Education makes it possible for the public to participate in public education. PIE recruits and trains tutors and mentors for public school students who need individual help to succeed academically and provides free instructional materials to Montgomery Public Schools teachers through the Teachers’ Supply Store. PIE’s mentor and tutor volunteers provide academic supports and vital relationships to improve the lives of students in our community.
“PIE is grateful for the generous contribution of the Montgomery Capital Rotary Club to assist in our mission to promote student achievement for students in our community. This gift is very powerful because it directly helps students learn and achieve academically and helps prepare them for life. The funds come at a time when we are looking for resources and funding to support our programs,” said Chacolby Burns-Johnson, Executive Director.
Partners in Education is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 committed to student achievement and the provision of programs that support the economic health of Montgomery through community partnerships and volunteerism. We are pleased to serve as a partner in helping students succeed in school, work, and life.
For more information, please contact Chacolby Burns‐Johnson at 240-0918 or cburns-johnson@montgomerypie.org.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION RECEIVES $5,000 FROM THE MICHAEL BAISDEN FOUNDATION
March 12, 2010
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Partners In Education (PIE) receives a $5,000 donation from the Michael Baisden Foundation at the One Million Mentors National Campaign to Save Our Kids event held Thursday night. Michael Baisden is a nationally syndicated radio host and founder of the Michael Baisden Foundation, which is a non-profit formed to eliminate illiteracy as well as promote technology and is dedicated to education, support and advancement in our communities.
For 2010 the current focus for the Foundation is on Mentoring. Michael Baisden has launched the One Million Mentors Campaign to Save Our Kids Tour, and Montgomery is one of seventy markets that will be visited during this tour. Partners In Education is pleased to be a recipient of a $5,000 donation awarded to the agency in support of its efforts and commitment to mentoring students in Montgomery Public Schools.
“Partners In Education is grateful for the generous contribution of the Michael Baisden Foundation. The donation comes at a time when we are searching for funding to support our mission to serve students in our community through mentoring, tutoring, partnerships, CHOICES, and a teacher supply store. We are thrilled to be a part of this event to help recruit and engage citizens of Montgomery to inspire, encourage, and advocate for our young people by serving as mentors” said Chacolby Burns-Johnson, Partners In Education Executive Director.
PIE is currently recruiting and in need of volunteers to assist with tutoring and mentoring students. Please contact the PIE office at 262-4743 or visit the website at www.montgomerypie.org to learn more.
Partners In Education is a non-profit committed to student achievement and the provision of programs that support the economic health of Montgomery through community partnerships and volunteerism. PIE is pleased to serve as a partner in helping students succeed in school, work, and life.
For more information, please contact Chacolby Burns‐Johnson at 240-0918 or cburns-johnson@montgomerypie.org.
