September Member SPOTLIGHT |
Meet Dr. Heather RC Wooldridge Director The Education Foundation and Grants, BCPS Towson, MD With 27 years of experience serving Baltimore County Public Schools, Dr. Heather RC Wooldridge has built a career focused on supporting students, educators, and her community. After serving as an English teacher, work-based learning department chair, high school assistant principal, Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, and Associate Director of The Education Foundation, Heather now leads The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools while also serving as Director of Grants for BCPS. |
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What is your current role and what does it involve?
“I serve as the Director of The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. and the Director of Grants for Baltimore County Public Schools. As the Director, I advocate for our 108,000 students and 10,000 educators in BCPS’ 174 schools, centers, and programs. I lead four major fund-raisers a year and write grants to provide scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education and training, grants for educators and schools that provide opportunities to enhance the regular curricula, and funds to stock the shelves at our two Exchangerees – educator resource centers where BCPS teachers may shop one time per month all year long for classroom supplies and resources.”
What do you enjoy most about your work?
“My work is pure joy! I love learning about the needs of our community and working to fill those needs.”
Why did you become a member of NAEF?
“NAEF affords me the opportunity to learn from and with other leaders of Nonprofits that serve Education systems – that is pure gold!”
Is there a particular association program, event, resource, or relationship that has made a difference for you?
What is something people might be surprised to learn about you?
“I met my husband at the first school I taught at. He is now retired and is an awesome coach for the work that I do with The Foundation.”
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
“Outside of work you may find me in my garden or reading or tending one of our 150+ Little Free Libraries.”
Is there a cause, organization, or community activity that is important to you? |
“I am dedicated to the Little Free Library organization. They offer 24/7 access to diverse books for communities.” |
What advice would you give to someone new to your profession? |
“Build a strong and active Board. They will ensure your success and the success of your organization.” |