Youth Educational Foundation

Youth Educational Foundation Our purpose is to create an opportunity for youth that inspires dreams, develops passion, and shapes the future leaders of our community.

05/21/2026

YEF Board Member Seth Lasater's second favorite quote or words of advice/wisdom: Where a man stands depends on where he sits. Seth says, "I like that one because it reminds me how much our surroundings help build who we are and what we believe."

In case you missed it...In our own backyard, our school district received national recognition for its exceptional growt...
05/20/2026

In case you missed it...
In our own backyard, our school district received national recognition for its exceptional growth in reading and math. Congratulations, Maury County Public Schools!!

05/17/2026

Check out this YEF-supported project at EA Cox Middle School called Cougar Creations. We had the honor of hosting Teacher Justin Herod and his students to share their personal growth through this project at our annual YEF luncheon two months ago.

Check out these fourth graders at Mt. Pleasant Elementary bringing their Lemonade War project that YEF helped to fund th...
05/17/2026

Check out these fourth graders at Mt. Pleasant Elementary bringing their Lemonade War project that YEF helped to fund this spring to fruition! So cool to see students executing their ideas to a finished product. Way to go, Tigercubs!

05/16/2026

Favorite quote or words of advice/wisdom: I have two: (1) things that have never happened before happen all the time
-YEF Board Member Seth Lasater
Stay tuned for the second quote!

This week, YEF contributed another $10K to Columbia State Community College in Maury County, TN to help students bridge ...
05/15/2026

This week, YEF contributed another $10K to Columbia State Community College in Maury County, TN to help students bridge the gap between tuition and other necessary costs to pursue higher degrees. Thanks to YEF Gold-Level Sponsors like GM Financial, who make this possible. GM Financial, you are helping students shoot for the stars!

YEF and its supporters are thrilled to continue to support students from Maury County as they pursue post-secondary degr...
05/15/2026

YEF and its supporters are thrilled to continue to support students from Maury County as they pursue post-secondary degrees at Columbia State Community College!

05/08/2026

Favorite teacher growing up: "Miss Gertrude Smith"
Why: "[She] taught me to read, love birds (because she did), and behave (pulled my pigtails), but all with unconditional love!"

- Dr. Debbie Wiles, YEF Board member

05/08/2026

Favorite Teacher Growing Up: Dr. Robert Collins (St. Cecilia Academy, Nashville, TN)
Why: When he asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I replied, "Work in Washington, DC for a congressman," he responded, "Why work for one? Why not be one?" That's the kind of person that makes you stretch and grow.
-YEF Admin Assistant Sarah Groth

05/07/2026

Favorite Teacher Growing Up:
Ms. Becka, 6th Grade
Why: "She was very encouraging, especially with her faith in Jesus."
-YEF Board Member Rebecca Melton

05/05/2026

Favorite teacher growing up: "Mr. Biesemeyer"
Why: "Mr. Biesemeyer taught with a genuine love for literature and was exceptionally skilled at his craft. He didn’t look at us as rural kids who wouldn’t want to learn Shakespeare or read Dante. He expected a lot out of us, and in turn, he developed in me a love of reading and a curiosity about the world."

- YEF Board member Ryan Fowler

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