Welcome to the Smyrna Education Foundation!
Together, we’re empowering Smyrna’s public schools and inspiring a brighter future for our students.
SEF's Annual Principals' Reception
Each year, SEF brings together our Smyrna Principals to celebrate their achievements and reflect on the school year's successes. This year, Principals highlighted how SEF grants have benefited their schools, as well as how we could expand our impact in the future. We were honored to welcome Becky Saylor, Cobb County School Board Post 2, and Tim Gould, Smyrna City Council Ward 6, whose comments reinforced our shared commitment to education. Through collaboration, we continue working toward a brighter future for Smyrna’s students and educators.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Smyrna Scholar Essay Winners
Campbell High
Campbell Middle
Campbell Middle
1st - Genevieve Lynch
2nd - Jahkali Palmer-Addy
3rd - Prayushi Padhi
4th - Marylin Tabeh
Campbell Middle
Campbell Middle
Campbell Middle
1st - Jaraiiah Palmer-Addy
2nd - Clara Bigelman
Griffin Middle
Campbell Middle
Griffin Middle
1st - Camden Gunn
2nd - Reid Schecter
Pearson Middle
Campbell Middle
Griffin Middle
1st - Carol Rojas
2nd - Camila Esquivel
Board Member Spotlight
Elaine Cook
Elaine Cook, SEF Treasurer, is an Atlanta native and Auburn graduate who has lived in Smyrna since 2006. She works at SouthState Bank and enjoys running, pickleball, and weekends at Smyrna Market Village. Elaine and her husband Adam have two children who attended Smyrna schools.
Cobb Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Blitz
Cobb Chamber of Commerce Called and SEF Answered!
The Smyrna Education Foundation is thrilled to celebrate our superstar educators as part of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year Blitz! This year, we’re delivering joy straight to their classrooms by fulfilling some of their wish list items. It’s our way of saying “thank you” to these incredible teachers for inspiring young minds every day. Let’s make this celebration unforgettable—because great teachers deserve great surprises!
Thanks Cobb Chamber for launching this initiative. For those who'd like to participate or learn more, click the link below.
Smyrna Education Foundation Receives $20,000 Grant
During the January 21st Smyrna City Council meeting, JRM Management Services and Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar presented Smyrna Education Foundation with a check for $20,000. These proceeds were generated from the 2024 Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival, Taste of Smyrna, and Smyrna Crafts and Drafts Festival. These funds will help SEF continue to support Smyrna schools with grants, supplies, and other resources throughout the school year.
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Help Fund a Project
Your support and contributions will enable us to support our schools and students with more grants, scholarships, donations.
Donate Supplies
Help us provide essentials for our students.
- Food Pantries
- Free Toiletries
- Supplies for the Nurse's Office
- Uniforms
Contact us to arrange a drop off.
Volunteer
Not a lot of time? No problem. Tons of time? No problem. Contact us to find the volunteer opportunity that matches your skills and schedule. You can support individual events or, maybe, join a subcommittee. Let's work together to find what works best for you.