Supporting community teachers and students
Central Electric is continually looking for ways to support the communities we serve. One way is by annually awarding Bright Ideas grants to local educators. The program helps support engaging and innovative classroom projects.
This year, the co-op awarded over $14,000 to 11 educators, who were selected by an independent panel of judges. Over 2,700 students in our communities will be positively impacted as a result. Since 1994, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have awarded more than $15 million to educators across the state.
Congratulations to the following 2024 Bright Ideas grant recipients:
- Cynthia Bredenberg, Jordan Matthews HS
- Kimberly Hilliard, Sandhills-Farm Life
- Tracy Jones, Central Carolina Academy
- Laura Kinsman, McDeeds Creek Elementary
- Cassie Lynch, Floyd L. Knight Child Center
- Jessica Maldonado, Southern Lee HS
- Wendi Pillars, Silk Hope School
- Diana Rowland, Vass-Lakeview Elementary
- Jessica Simmons, New Century Middle
- Ashleigh Stern, Johnsonville Elementary
- Rose Syroid, Horton Middle
The application process for grants will reopen in April 2025. Click HERE to learn more about the Bright Ideas program and see more pictures of our winners.
