Jonathan Ipock, District Manager with Wells Fargo and Mike McCoy, Wells Fargo at Work Program Manager presented a check in the amount of $7,500 to Partners In Education for projects in the classroom in Craven County Schools, such as the Wells Fargo Tech Grant ($3,000), Ag Day at James W. Smith Elementary ($2,500), and PIE […] Continue reading 
Melanie Ross and Keith Jayne, with Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary, won a Spring Cycle International Paper Grant, administered by PIE, for their program, “Little Chefs in the Making.” This program will allow their students to create edible masterpieces each week. Cooking is a life skill and math is an important part of understanding how mixing […] Continue reading 
Cathy Pratt with New Bern High School won a PIE Grant for her grant, “Engineering Our STEM Future,” for $480.38. Pictured is Jerry Simmons, principal at New Bern High presenting her with the check. This grant will allow the NBH Robotics Club to purchase kits and supplies so they can be directly involved in all […] Continue reading 
The Board of Directors of Craven County Partners In Education recently announced the winners of the Spring Cycle PIE Grants. PIE Grants are an expression of faith in and support for teachers who are searching for educational opportunities which make an immediate impact on the lives of students and that have the potential of encouraging […] Continue reading 
Smithfield Foods awarded Partners In Education a check for $1,500 on behalf of Kristen McCoy at James W. Smith Elementary to be used towards Agricultural Day. This check will provide funding for 4th Grade students who rotate through agricultural specific stations throughout “Ag Day,” helping them to understand how the agricultural industry affects the growth […] Continue reading 
Cathy Pratt with New Bern High School won a PIE Grant for her grant, “Engineering Our STEM Future,” for $1,151.83. Pictured is Jerry Simmons, principal at New Bern High presenting her with the check. This grant will allow the NBH Robotics Club to purchase kits and supplies so they can be directly involved in all […] Continue reading 
Kim Scott (assistant principal) and Sakari Burgess (3rd grade teacher) at Oaks Road Academy, won PIE Grants from Partners In Education for their grants, “To STEMfinity and Beyond!” for $1,500 and “It Only Takes a Spark” for $1,456 (Scott) and “Being the Wild Card” for $1,388 (Burgess). “To STEMfinity and Beyond” gives students a “hands-on” […] Continue reading 
Partners In Education (PIE) is pleased to partner with Toyota of New Bern to offer a technology grant of $3,000 to our Craven County Schools principals to create a dynamic learning environment with the goal of equipping our students with the 21st Century skills necessary for post-secondary education and/or workforce readiness. The awarding for the 2018-19 […] Continue reading 
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Mike Bass partnered with Partners In Education to award a $100 gift card to Sheila Lambert, 2nd grade teacher at Ben D. Quinn Elementary. Curtis Gatlin, principal at Ben D. Quinn Elementary says Ms. Lambert, “Has been a strong leader and team player in 1st, 4th, and now 2nd grade. After […] Continue reading 
Ashley DeCamp, science teacher at New Bern High recognizes that her students benefit from a cross curriculum of STEM experiences. She applied for a Super Science Grant, administered by PIE for an authentic kinesthetic science experience for her students through the design, execution, and implementation of designing and printing (on a 3-D printer) a cookie […] Continue reading 
Harold H. Bate was a philanthropist, investor, and retired lumber executive. Through his generosity, Partners In Education was honored to be selected as a grant recipient for $30,000 to be used for The Bate Foundation Individual School Grant Program for the this school year. Craven County Schools principals were encouraged to apply for this grant […] Continue reading 
When the James and Coverdale families learned about the many students and teachers affected by Hurricane Florence, they decided to raise money by selling their own artwork and hosting a lemonade stand. They raised $517 that they chose to donate to Partners In Education to go towards hurricane relief for Craven County Schools because they […] Continue reading 
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? Join us for Pancakes for PIE at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven Street. Breakfast will be served […] Continue reading 
The drawings for those participating in the PIE Membership Drive were presented their checks! Lindsey Cornwell, Havelock High and Laura Lambert, Arthur W. Edwards Elementary were presented checks by Deborah Langhans, Chief Academic Officer for Craven County Schools. Pictured left to right are Laura Lambert, Lindsey Cornwell, and Deborah Langhans. Penny Newton, W.J. Gurganus Elementary […] Continue reading 
When Mike Bass, Edward Jones Financial Advisor realized how devastated Craven County Schools were by Hurricane Florence, he decided that instead of recognizing one teacher for the month of October at Tucker Creek Middle, he would recognize all certified teachers, plus principal Claudia Casey with a $35 Visa gift card for them to spend on […] Continue reading 
Craven County Partners In Education was recently presented with items donated for the Stuff the Bus campaign by the staff and agents at Century 21 Zaytoun-Raines for the 6th consecutive year. It is through generous community partnerships that Stuff the Bus is able to meet the needs of those students who have been identified as in-need in […] Continue reading