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Sandy Springs Education Force Named Fulton County Schools’ 2025 Legacy of Excellence Partner of the Year
The award celebrates outstanding community partnerships that make a lasting difference for students and educators.
Fulton County Schools recognized Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) as their 2025 Legacy of Excellence Partner of the Year at a celebration for approximately 1000 Fulton County Schools teachers, professionals, partners and guests at the Georgia International Convention Center on October 30th. The award celebrates outstanding community partnerships that make a lasting difference for students and educators.
In presenting the recognition, Franchesca Warren, Vice President of the Fulton County Board of Education, remarked,
“This year's Legacy of Excellence Partner of the Year exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and heart. From collaboration to innovation, this organization is a driving force for students and teachers across Learning Zone 4. With 18 programs supporting 10 schools, Sandy Springs Education Force begins every partnership with one question: ‘What do you need?’ From their Summer Book Club that helps students stay on track with reading to their High Demand Career Fair connecting graduates with employers like Northside Hospital and Emory, and their Teacher's Supply Closet that equips classrooms with essential materials...their impact is undeniable.”
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SSEF Executive Director Irene Schweiger proudly accepted the honor recognizing the organization’s impact. She was joined by SSEF Board members Emily Hewitt, Julia Bernath, Carolyn Axt, Judy Roseman, Katie Gregory and Alexandra Bates, along with SSEF Programming Director Beppie Lever and Marketing Director Miriam Salpeter, as they celebrated this meaningful recognition.
Reflecting on the recognition, Schweiger noted, “Since 2008, Sandy Springs Education Force has proudly served as a leading education nonprofit in Sandy Springs. We are deeply grateful to Fulton County Schools for recognizing our impact with this distinguished honor and look forward to building on our strong partnerships to continue to deliver programs that educate, inspire, and prepare public school students in Sandy Springs for success in a competitive world."
