Join Smyrna Education Foundation and make a difference!

Since January of 2011, Smyrna Education Foundation has directly granted approximately $90,000 to Smyrna schools! We have also assisted our schools in securing more than $55,000 in additional grants and supplies.

Who We Are

Our Mission

The Smyrna Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with one very important goal: 

To partner with the community to equally support Smyrna public schools through advocacy and funding.

With the help of the area principals, SEF is focused on three strategic goals: 

  • Promote  Smyrna schools within our community.
  • Assist Smyrna schools with grant opportunities that align with our mission above.
  • Support  Smyrna schools by connecting ready, willing and able volunteers who can help with the needs that arise within the schools.

Our Approach

Smyrna Education Foundation serves as an education advocate and provides a central voice for strategic engagement on many of the current and pressing issues relating to education impacting our Smyrna schools. We have continuous interaction with the local board of education and education leaders and serve as a vehicle for individuals and businesses to support public education. 

Meet Our Board

Jeff Daxe, President

Kahlillah Dotson Mosley, Vice President

Kahlillah Dotson Mosley, Vice President

Pearson Middle School Liaison

Kahlillah Dotson Mosley, Vice President

Kahlillah Dotson Mosley, Vice President

Kahlillah Dotson Mosley, Vice President

Belmont Hills Elementary and
Griffin Middle School Liaison

Elaine Cook, Treasurer

Kahlillah Dotson Mosley, Vice President

Tracey Santos, Board Member

Argyle Elementary and 

Norton Park Elementary School Liaison

Tracey Santos, Board Member

Tracey Santos, Board Member

Tracey Santos, Board Member


Campbell High School Liaison

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Tracey Santos, Board Member

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Elaine Friend, Secretary and Teasley Elementary School Liaison


R'zelle Butts, Board Member 

and Smyrna Elementary School Liaison


Vanya Foote, Board Member 

and Campbell Middle School Liaison


Tanner Goldsmith, Board Member, Jonquil Prep and Green Acres Elementary School Liaison


Trudi Sakowtiz, Board Member 

and King Springs Elementary School and 

Elaine Friend, Secretary and Teasley Elementary School Liaison


R'zelle Butts, Board Member 

and Smyrna Elementary School Liaison


Vanya Foote, Board Member 

and Campbell Middle School Liaison


Tanner Goldsmith, Board Member, Jonquil Prep and Green Acres Elementary School Liaison


Trudi Sakowtiz, Board Member 

and King Springs Elementary School and Nickajack Elementary School Liaison


Brandon Carter, Advisory Council


Dr. Tamika LaSalle-Finley, Advorwy Council


Get Involved!

We could use your help (and your time)! 


Volunteer as a Board Advisory Member: We meet once a month. Advisory members help with planning and executing our various initiatives. 


Join our Volunteer Database: We are building a volunteer database to assist as needed with events and projects.


Teen Volunteers: Looking for volunteer hours, join our volunteer list to assist with community events.

Join Volunteer List

You Can Help!

Your support and contributions will enable us to support our schools with more grants, supplies, and scholarships.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Thank You To Our Partners

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SEF Newsletter - Q1 2025 (pdf)Download
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