New Executive Director named for the Trenton Educational Foundation

TRENTON, Mich. - June 27, 2024 - PRLog -- The Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Peter Poulos to position of Executive Director, beginning
July 1, 2024. Poulos will succeed Kathy Kane, who has chosen to step down after becoming the TEF's first executive director in 2022.

"We're excited that Peter has accepted this position," said Mike McCullough, Chair of the TEF. "Kathy has taken us in a new direction, and we're confident Peter can build on this success while moving our Foundation to the next level."

Poulos has a long, proud history in the nonprofit sector, featuring leadership positions with organizations large and small, including the Detroit Historical Society, Michigan Humane, and United Way. He currently serves the community as a member of the Trenton Historical Commission, Board of Review, and Rotary Club of Trenton.

"I'm looking forward to this rewarding assignment," explained Poulos. "I've been involved with the group as a board member and now feel privileged to lead our collective efforts toward increasing our impact and enhancing the success of our students and educators."

Kane will remain on the TEF Board of Directors.

For more information visit the website, trentonedfoundation.org or contact trentoneducationalfoundation@gmail.com

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About Us: The Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation created for the purpose of enhancing the educational opportunities for teachers and students within the Trenton Public Schools system. Established in 2008 by a partnership of community leaders from various organizations, the TEF is now known as a source of grants teachers can seek to help fund special projects and activities not within the budget, as well as added student scholarships. All levels of Trenton public education are helped by the TEF. The Foundation funds six integral areas of education — cultural enrichment, scholastic enrichment, arts and education, technology and learning, continuing education and professional development. The Foundation conducts one grant cycle each school year for all grant requests in order that all grants will be ready for implementation at the beginning of the next school year. For more information, visit the web site http://trentonedfoundation.org  or Facebook page facebook.com/TrentonEducationFoundation.