Foundation Overview
Impacting the Future Now is a foundation dedicated to impacting the future by growing a new generation of leaders who act on their belief that continuous learning by educators is essential to improving the achievement of all students.
Impacting the Future Now shares with Learning Forward a belief that improving the quality of teaching and leadership are essential for enhancing the success of all children.
IFN names recipient of Sybil Yastrow Superintendent’s Grant
The Impacting the Future Now Foundation is most proud to announce the first award of the Leading for Learning Sybil Yastrow Superintendent’s Grant to Sam T. King, superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools in Conyers, Ga. King has served the Rockdale County Schools for several years. He has led the school district of more than 13,000 students (62% free and reduced lunch) to noteworthy achievement gains and recognition for their success from the state and governor of Georgia.
King refers to himself as the lead learner in his district. He states that one of his primary responsibilities is to ensure that the leadership team works together to provide the highest quality service to ensure that all students have their social, emotional, physical, and academic needs met so that they can reach their highest level of aspirations and achievement.
Thanks to generous contributors to Impacting the Future Now, Dennis Sparks, NSDC Executive Director Emeritus, will guide King and his district’s leadership team to continue their learning journey to ensure the success of all students.
Learning Forward's foundation announces award winners
The Board of Learning Forward's foundation is proud to award the 2010 grants and scholarships to outstanding members who work diligently each day to live Learning Forward's purpose.
Read about the award categories and recipients.
These grants and scholarships could not be possible without donations from our membership. Further our purpose by supporting these grants and scholarships with your donation.
Learn more about IFN scholarships and grants.
IFN Board of Directors
- Lenore Cohen and Marti Richardson, co-chairs
- Charles Clemmons
- Leslie Conery
- Betty Dillon Peterson
- Audrey Hobbs Johnson
- Shirley Hord
- Hayes Mizell
- Kay Psencik
- Kenneth Salim
- Ava Sweet
- Tom Swenson
- Jody Woods
- Randy Zila
- Ex Officio - Stephanie Hirsh
- Historian - Shirley Havens
- Founders - Cathy Berlinger-Gustafson and Sybil Yastrow
