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ANNUAL REPORT 2004 - 2005
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AN UNEXPECTED GIFT IN GIVING
When Foundation Board member Beverly Beall inquired about
the Adopt-a-Teacher Program at MCC, she did not foresee that her life was about to change.
As committed philanthropists, Beverly and her husband, Kemp Riechmann, had already known the gratification of contributing quite generously to the education of dozens of deserving students.
Deeply concerned about a shortage of teachers, Beverly
and Kemp put their resources behind the Adopt-a-Teacher Program. Being part of an innovative program that provides critical financial assistance to individuals studying to be teachers has been a unique and moving experience for Beverly. She has become involved in their
struggles and dreams, sharing their challenges and achievements. “I never dreamed how much it would mean to me, the feeling that I am changing lives,” she said.
Evelyn Townsley of Palmetto is one of the future teachers whose life Beverly is influencing. “If it weren’t for Beverly, I wouldn’t be where I am,” said Evelyn. She calls Beverly her “lifeline.” Through ongoing support and mentoring, Beverly is providing the assistance and encouragement that Evelyn needs to meet her many responsibilities as a full-time teacher’s aide, mother, wife, and college student, as she strives toward her goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.
With exceptional students like Evelyn come exceptional rewards.