To Realize Bold Solutions That Dramatically Improve The Success Of Youth In The Mobile Area

Hello Mobile Area,,

Earlier this month, The Mobile Area Education Foundation (MAEF) proudly celebrated the exemplary leadership of Carolyn Akers and honored her three decades of unwavering dedication to improving the quality of public education both locally and across the state of Alabama. In the presence of colleagues and community leaders from across our region, Carolyn's contributions were acknowledged as she steps into retirement.

In 1993, Carolyn Akers pioneered a community-wide public engagement process, establishing benchmarks for success and championing high expectations for all students. Under her leadership, MAEF spearheaded a successful 2001 campaign to increase property taxes, marking the first time in over 40 years that additional funding was allocated to public schools. The establishment of ACCEL Academy, Alabama's first charter high school, demonstrated MAEF's commitment to providing opportunities for underserved, overaged, or under-credited students.

Thank you, Carolyn!

MAEF's Current Work &

Future Trajectory

In a recent milestone, MAEF, in collaboration with ACCEL Academy and Chickasaw City Schools, secured a grant exceeding $14 million to create "full-service schools." This groundbreaking initiative will impact over 2,000 students and families annually across five high-poverty schools, offering essential services such as physical and mental health support, career training and readiness programs for both students and parents.

As Carolyn Akers retires, she passes the torch to her mentee, Dr. Jeremiah Newell. Their journey began decades ago when Newell, then a high school student in Mobile County schools, joined MAEF with a vision for impactful educational reforms. “I am so proud to be a part of the Mobile Area Education Foundation. For 20 years now, I've had the opportunity, as a native of Mobile, to contribute to my community, to help hundreds of young people graduate, but not just graduate, pursue their dreams of success,” says Jeremiah Newell, Ed. L.D., the incoming CEO of MAEF.

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Thank you for considering a contribution to the Mobile Area Education Foundation. With every dollar contributed toward financing and enriching our programs, your investment in MAEF is an effective and efficient way to be engaged in the betterment of public education for all children in Mobile County.

If you prefer to send a check to support and ensure every child reaches their potential, send checks payable to Mobile Area Education Foundation to:

Mobile Area Education Foundation

P.O. BOX 16783

Mobile, AL 36616

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Meet Ashanti

Ashanti is a participant in the first cohort of the MAEF Workforce Center. After receiving training in essential skills and mentorship in the healthcare industry, Ashanti is beginning her career with Mobile Infirmary.

Your donations and support help young adults like Ashanti pursue their dreams and find their path to a successful future.

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