At PENCIL, this time of year is more than getting new school supplies, reuniting with old friends, and heading back to the classroom. It means that our Back to School Breakfast fundraiser, presented by Elliott Davis, will soon take place. Before that happens, we want to introduce you to our three fabulous co-chairs Todd Figler, Jacky Gomez, and Jacqueline Hayes. Read more.
PENCIL held its fourth annual Together 4 Teachers Pep Rally on July 31. With the help of the Nashville community, PENCIL raised over $118,000, which will go toward supporting resources and services within the DG PENCIL Box, PENCIL’s free teacher resource center. Read more!
On July 1, PENCIL welcomed a new class of board members as well as a new slate of board officers for the 2023-24 program year. Building on continued growth at PENCIL, the new cohort of board members complements their fellow industry leaders in delivering PENCIL’s vision to create a world in which MNPS students and teachers have equitable access to resources and opportunities. Read more.
Another field day in the books at Dan Mills Elementary School, and the halls were buzzing with excitement. Read how long-time PENCIL Partner, Piedmont Natural Gas supports its partner school.
April was National Volunteer Month, a time dedicated to promoting, encouraging, and celebrating volunteerism. At PENCIL, we are beyond grateful for the organizations and individuals that give tens of thousands of hours each year to Metro schools and students through our programs.
Meet Carlos Calderon, MNPS teacher and PENCIL Connect volunteer
[May 6, 2023] PENCIL, in partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week with a massive giveaway on the first Saturday in May. Almost 500 MNPS educators signed up to take part in the distribution, which took place at Pearl-Cohn High School. Read more.
PENCIL is officially entering a new chapter in our history by embarking on a long-planned leadership transition from current President and CEO Angie Adams. A proud MNPS parent, she has timed her stepping down from PENCIL with her daughter’s graduation from high school in spring 2024. Read more.
A Little Night of Music (ALNM), PENCIL’s signature fundraiser, returns to the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, April 26, and as usual, anticipation is running high as we anxiously await the announcement of this year’s performers. But before that happens, we want to introduce you to Rachel Hawksworth, Amani Kelly, and Nancy Floyd, our remarkable Event Chairs who have been planning this exciting evening for months. Let’s meet our 2023 Little Night Event Chairs…
With 35 different Academies in 12 high schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools students have a world of career opportunities to explore in order to make informed decisions about life after high school. Academy Coaches, counselors and teachers help them navigate pathways and classes, and PENCIL’s business and community Partners give them a “day in the life” look at a field of interest through on the ground experiences, a signature piece to the program.
PENCIL Partner Omni Nashville is currently giving a behind-the-scenes look at the hospitality industry to 32 students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management pathways at McGavock and Hunters Lane high schools. The job shadow program just happens to be managed by two MNPS graduates who are thrilled to be giving back. Read more.
On August 25, PENCIL rang in its 40th school year supporting Metro Nashville Public Schools with its fifth annual Back to School Breakfast, presented by Elliott Davis. It was a pleasure to spend the morning at Belmont University with more than 500 caring community members and business leaders. Read more.
