Partners in Education - Berkeley, Inc.

...working together to provide successful experiences for future community leaders. . . .our students.

About Us

Education is one key element in the economic development of Berkeley County. With this in mind the Partners in Education, Berkeley Inc. program works to increase contact between students and local businesses

Berkeley County has more than 60 business partners who are committed to the 19,900+ students in the district. This relationship has benefited both the schools and the area businesses. Their collaboration has spurred several accomplishments, some of which include:

  1. Establishing scholarships for high school students. 

  2. Assisting with the renewal of the $31.6 million school levy in November 2019.

  3. Assisting with the school bond on November 8 , 2022.

  4. Developing a grant initiative to fund teacher classroom projects and educational needs.

2023-24 Officers

  • Courtney Funk, MedExpress,  President

  • Allen Kees, United Bank, Vice President

  • Kim McGarrah, BCT Bank, Secretary

  • Jennifer Smith, Berkeley County Development Authority, Treasurer

School-Based Health Expands to South Middle

School-Based Health Expands to South Middle

Potomack Intermediate School Welcomes City National Bank as New Business Partner

Potomack Intermediate School Welcomes City National Bank as New Business Partner

Martinsburg North Middle School Partners With Shenandoah Community Health

Martinsburg North Middle School Partners With Shenandoah Community Health

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Mill Creek Intermediate Receives Donated School Supplies from Jefferson Security Bank

Goals and Objectives

Benefits

Dues Structure

Meeting Information 2023-2024

Teacher Classroom Grants

Grant Picture

In January 2023, the Berkeley County Business Education Partnership reviewed 80 teacher classroom grant applications and awarded 30 projects totaling nearly $10,500.00.   The selected projects support PreK-12 general education, special education, academics and the arts.  Selected grants were also submitted by school counselors, speech therapists and social workers.  It is believed this may be the most applications ever submitted in a grant year. 

The objective of the Partners in Education educational grant program is to support the schools’ instruction, curriculum, and classroom environment. Grant applications benefiting a greater number of students across the grant may receive top priority. This program provides grants up to $500 and will be awarded to classrooms within Berkeley County Schools serving students PreK-12.

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