Bexley Ed Foundation

Congratulations to BHS Math Teacher Mark Hayman who was surprised this morning with the announcement that he is the recipient of the 2025 Bexley Educator of the Year award. Hayman, who has taught math at Bexley for 34 years, is retiring at the end of this school year.

Thanks to Lauerhass Architecture, BRAVO! will feature a bloom bar curated by Petals That Inspire. Attendees will have the opportunity to peruse the bloom bar and make their own bud vase from a variety of gorgeous flowers. Join us on April 5th! Visit: auctria.events/bravo

The countdown is on - just one month until BRAVO! 2025. Join us for this year's Garden Gala to support Bexley students. For more information, including how to sponsor, purchase tickets, or register to bid in the auction, visit: auctria.events/bravo

Join us for a free informational webinar about the benefits of incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan. Register here at forms.gle/bXqnpZ1Gdy7JhY…. You will learn how you can support the causes and organizations you care about.

Today’s the day! Join us at The Lion (2511 E. Main) from 5-7pm. A portion of each drink goes towards supporting our mission and attendees have a chance to win two tickets to BRAVO!

Thursday! Join us for a BRAVO! Happy Hour at The Lion. A portion of proceeds for each drink sold will go to support the Bexley Education Foundation and attendees will have the chance to win two tickets to this year's BRAVO! event ($200 value.) Cheers!

Award winning children’s book author & illustrator Peter Brown spent time with students in each Bexley elementary school. Brown described his process for creating his books & answered questions. Brown’s visits were funded by the Foundation’s R.L. Stine Creative Writing Endowment.

As Bexley students return to their classrooms with renewed enthusiasm in the New Year, please consider a year-end gift. Your gift is an investment in all Bexley students and educators. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2025! Donate: bexleyeducationfoundation.org/donate

Representing one of the largest corporate foundations in the US, we were excited to have Kristen Rost, Vice President of the Nationwide Foundation and Sr. Director of Corporate Citizenship, share her career journey as well as her grantmaking experience with the BHS YPP students.

Brandy Jemczura, Executive Director & Founder of Seeds of Caring, spoke with students in the Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Program today about her experience creating and growing a nonprofit.

We appreciate Dan Sharpe '02, helping us kick-off this year's BHS Youth Philanthropy Program!

Welcome to all of our Bexley Little Lions! The Foundation continued the tradition of gifting every kindergarten student with a Little Lion string bag. Be Mighty!

One of the exciting programs that received Foundation funding for the new school year is BHS UMP! The Upperclassman Mentorship Program enlisted 55 upperclassmen to welcome the class of 2028. Activities were designed to build school spirit, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging.

We were proud to officially present the 2024 Educator of the Year Award to Montrose Kindergarten teacher, Mary Young, at this morning’s all district convocation. The Bexley Educator of the Year Award is sponsored by the Glick Family Fund at the Columbus Jewish Foundation.

Recent Bexley grad, Henry Hondroulis, puts the finishing touches on a new panel to be added to the "Math is Art" mural on the third floor of the high school. The mural project was funded by a grant from the Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Program.

Members of the BHS Class of '94 had a special student tour guide during last week's Alumni Open House -- Sydney - daughter of Cate Callif Swendal, '94.

The Foundation is hiring! We are looking for a part time Events Manager to join our small but mighty team. bexleyeducationfoundation.org/news-and-event…

Join us Friday for our BHS Alumni Open House!

Join our team! Bexley Education Foundation is hiring a part time Events Manager. To apply or for additional information visit the link below: linkedin.com/jobs/view/3943…

Join our team! Bexley Education Foundation is hiring a part time Events Manager. To apply or for additional information visit the link below: linkedin.com/jobs/view/3943…