Mission Statement:  The mission of Charlotte Local Education Foundation is to connect children, classrooms, and community.

Executive Committee

President - Dr. David Klein, David M. Klein, MD FACS

Vice President - Bill van Dyk, NationalBank of SW Florida

Treasurer - Benji Dees, Dees & Dees, CPAs PA

Executive Director - Mary Fred Clemmons
Recording Secretary - Betty Garneau

Board Members

Mary A. Byrski - Attorney at Law

David Crane - Barraco and Associates, Inc.

Tricia Duffy - County Commissioner

Annette Emerick - Community Representative

Dr. Pat Land - Edison Community College

Emily Lewis - Family Services Center

Barbara Rendell - Charlotte County School Board Liaison

Tom Rice - Fawcett Memorial Hospital

Tim Salopek - Omni Waste of Charlotte

Agnes Smith - Peace River Regional Medical Center

Kathy Saslow – Community Representative

Jack Williams - Harvard Jolly

Melissa Zockine - Sun Trust

Dr. David Gayler, Charlotte County Public Schools Superintendent, Ex Officio 

Highlights of Foundation Programs:   

Take Stock in Children scholarship and mentoring program; Teacher Supply Depot; Teacher and Support Employee of the Year Celebration; Fiscal Agent for various CCPS projects.