The Chillicothe Education Foundation was formed in 1992 to encourage the highest educational standards in the Chillicothe Public Schools and to increase community pride in those schools. Established to provide financial support for enrichment programs and activities where needs are determined, the Foundation receives and administers gifts and bequests which shall benefit education in the Chillicothe R-II Schools. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.

Ed Douglas, President; Mike Turner, Treasurer; Julie McCoy, Ad Hoc School Board Member; Dr. Roger Barnes, Superintendent; Ron and Roger Wolf, Co-Directors, Grand River Technical School; Mary Staton, Director; Edward P. Milbank, Director; Brenda Fellhoelter, Secretary; Dr. Bruce Brodmerkle, Director; Lindy Chapman, Director; and Inger Young, Director.

• Teacher of the Year Awards
• Beacon Awards
• Mini-Grants for Classrooms
• Professional Development
• Technology
• Library Materials
• Other Special Projects

Teachers of the Year (photos and details)

• Charles Epps 1992-93
• Terri Critten 1993-94
• Bill Maupin 1994-95
• Pat Nichols 1995-96
• Nancy Zelmer 1996-97
• Kathy Breeden 1997-98
• Greg Thurmon 1998-99
• Janet Zion 1999-2000
• Linda Fox 2000-01
• Marsha Leopard 2001-02
• Jayme Caughron 2002-03
• Debbie Goodwin 2003-04
• Larry Vance 2004-05
• Rosie Smith 2005-06
• Keith Dietzschold 2006-07
• Tami Riekena 2007-08
• Dave Goodwin 2008-09
• Tammy Price 2009-10

• Gary Eide 2007-2008
• Ron Rader 2008-2009
• Lisa Lee 2009-10

Visit the Education Foundation News page for photos and information on these recipients and other news.

The Chillicothe Educational Foundation took a significant step in supporting Chillicothe R-2 School District's future by securing enough land to someday accommodate an entire educational complex. The land amounts to 61 acres and is located north and northeast of the existing high school.

Foundation officials as well as school representatives and donors gathered on a small plot of land overlooking the new acquisition during a celebration ceremony held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2003. For complete details, visit our News page.