BACHMAN FOUNDATION REACHES
$868,739.00 IN TOTAL GIVING

The Bachman Foundation provides students in East Tennessee who learn differently with scholarships and grants to help offset the rising costs associated with individualized education through public, private, and vocational schools.

Woodsong Forrest School
Bachman Foundation has awarded Woodsong Forrest School $10,000.00 to be used for scholarships. Pictures by viewer left to right: Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb / Secretary BF, Bonnie Cretton / CEO Woodsong, Mark Frizzell / CEO BF, Jeff Gregory / Chairman BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

Chattanooga Christian School
Pictures by viewer left to right: Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb / Secretary BF, Rebecca Aslinger / Mom, Everett Aslinger / Student, Mark Frizzell / CEO BF, Jeff Gegory / Chairman BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

Skyuka Hall
Picture by viewer left to right: Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb / Secretary BF, Katrece Holland / Skyuka Hall Director of Intervention, Ashley Moore / Principal Skyuka Hall, Mark Frizzell / CEO BF, Jeff Gregory / Chairman BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

Noa Sharpe / Student at Skyuka Hall
Picture viewer left to right: Rick Sharpe / Grandfather, Thereasa Sharpe / Grandmother, Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb / Secretary BF, Ryan Sharpe / Father, Esther Van Velze / Mother, Noa Sharpe / Student, Mark Frizzell / CEO BF, Jeff Gregory / Chairman BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

Shenandoah Baptist Learning Center
Pictured viewer left to right: Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb /Secretary BF, Matt Smith / Principal Shenandoah, Krista Smith / Director, Mark A. Frizzell / CEO BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF, Jeff Gregory / Chairman BF PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

Boys & Girls Club of the Ocoee Region
Pictured viewer left to right: Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb /Secretary BF, Derrick Kinsey/ CEO Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region, Rebekah Pierce / Director of Teen Services, Jessica Lancaster / Director of Grants & Cultivation, Mark A. Frizzell / CEO BF, Jeff Gregory / Chairman BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF
 PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

Programming funds to On Point Left to right: Andrew Cudd / Trustee,  Ken Weller / Treasurer, Jeff Gregory / Chairman, Mark Frizzell / CEO, Amy Pearson / President, Anita DeFore / On Point Coordinator, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman, Melody Babb / Secretary
 PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller

SBoys & Girls Club of the Ocoee Region
Pictured viewer left to right:
Ken Weller / Treasurer BF, Melody Babb /Secretary BF, Derrick Kinsey/ CEO Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region, Rebekah Pierce / Director of Teen Services, Jessica Lancaster / Director of Grants & Cultivation, Mark A. Frizzell / CEO BF, Jeff Gregory / Chairman BF, Mike Sikes / Vice Chairman BF
 PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller
Scholarship funds to Bethel Bible Village Left to right: Andrew Cudd / Trustee, Ken Weller / Treasurer, Jeff Gregory / Chairman, Mark Troxell / President – CEO, Mark Frizzell / CEO, (student)-can use picture not name, Harriet Brunker / CFO, Mike Sikes / Vice – Chairman, Melody Babb / Secretary
 PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller
Scholarship funds to Beacon Academy Left to right: Andrew Cudd/Trustee, Ken Weller/Treasurer, Jeff Gregory/Chairman, Mark Frizzell/CEO, Brigett Pangkey, Mike Sikes / Vice – Chairman, Melody Babb / Secretary
 PHOTO CREDIT: Olivia Miller
Woodsong Forrest School receives scholarship funding.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Jael Harrington receives a scholarship to attend Chattanooga Christian School Learning Center.
 PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Signal Centers receive a grant for their summer camps.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Creative Story Project receives a grant to work with GOAL Academy.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation donates grant money to Imagination Library.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation donates scholarship money to Mending Aarow Ranch
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation donates playground restoration grant to Beacon Academy
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Everett Aslinger receives a scholarship to attend summer camp at Chattanooga Christian School.
Left to right: Jeff Gregory/Chairman, Melody Babb/Trustee, Rebecca Aslinger/Mom, Everett Aslinger/Student, Mark Frizzell/Executive Director, Mike Sikes/Vice-Chairman, Ken Weller/ Treasurer
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region receive money for their Teen Elevate program.
Left to right: Jeff Gregory/Chairman, Melody Babb/Trustee, Mark Frizzell/Executive Director Jessica Burns/B&G Club, Jared Goins/B&G Club, Ken Weller/ Treasurer, Mike Sikes/ Vice-Chairman, Derick Kinsey/ B&G Club.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Smoky Mountain Children’s Home receives a grant for a smart board, iPad and music program..
Left to right: Jeff Gregory/Chairman, Melody Babb/Trustee, Dr. Walt Mauldin/SMCH, Tammie Mauldin/SMCH, Mark Frizzell/Executive Director, Mike Sikes/Vice-Chairman, Ken Weller/ Treasurer
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Penelope Gibbs O’Rear receives a scholarship to attend summer reading camp at Chattanooga Christian School.
Left to right: Jeff Gregory/Chairman, Melody Babb/Trustee, Kris O’Rear/Father, Jenny O’Rear/Mother, Penelope O’Rear/Student, Mark Frizzell/Executive Director, Ken Weller/ Treasurer, Mike Sikes Vice – Chairman
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Shenandoah Baptist Learning Center receives scholarship money for students.
Left to right: Jeff Gregory/Chairman, Melody Babb/Trustee, Matt Smith/SBA, Krista Smith/SBA, Mark Frizzell/Executive Director, Ken Weller/ Treasurer, Mike Sikes Vice – Chairman
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
On Point awarded grant for working with at risk youth in Bradley County and Hamilton County.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Chattanooga Christian School awarded grant for technology assistive device.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bradley County Schools receive an award to scholarship students to Tri State Equine Therapy. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation awards Beacon Academy scholarships. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation awards Eleanor Stone a scholarship to attend Skyuka Hall. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation awards the Kaiser family; Clementine, Owen and Ellora a scholarship to attend Skyuka Hall. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation makes scholarship awards to Woodsong Forrest School. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation awards Tri – State Therapeutic with scholarships. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation
Bachman Foundation awards Joyce and Pete Vanderpool of Creative Story Project a grant for their ongoing work with the Boys and Girls Club of The Ocoee Region.
Bachman Foundation awards Signal Centers a grant for summer camp. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation awards Dyllis Springs Elementary a grant for adaptive playground equipment.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation awards Landry Clark a scholarship to attend Shenandoah Baptist. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bachman Foundation makes scholarship awards to Beacon Academy.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Matt Smith: Shenandoah Baptist School accepts scholarship money for their Learning Center from the Bachman Foundation. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bonnie Cretton: Woodsong Forrest School accepts scholarship money from the Bachman Foundation.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Chuck Swafford: Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region accepts an award from the Bachman Foundation to be used for their summer leadership program. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
On Point receives a grant to work with at risk youth.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Michigan Avenue Elementary School receives a grant to work on the inclusive playground. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Trousdale receives a grand for new technology.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Eleanor Stone receives a scholarship to attend Skyuka Hall. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Bowen Theory Education Center receives grant to work with vulnerable middle school girls. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
The Kaiser family poses with members of the Bachman Foundation after receiving a donation to fund tuition at Skyuka Hall School. Pictured, left to right, are Bachman Foundation Board member Jeff Gregory; Executive Director Mark Frizzell; Clementine Kaiser; Ben Kaiser (standing in back); Owen Kaiser; and Ellora Kaiser; Ken Waller, foundation board member; and Mike Sikes, foundation board member. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Signal Centers’ Donna McConnico and Mike Slocumb, stand with Bachman Foundation board members after receiving a donation to fund summer camps and adult day programs at their organization. Pictured, left to right, are Jeff Gregory, foundation board member; Signal Centers’ Donna McConnico and Mike Slocumb; and foundation board members Ken Weller and Mike Sikes. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Representatives from the United Way of the Ocoee Region accept a donation from the Bachman Foundation, which will be used to fund local distribution of Imagination Library books. Pictured, left to right, are Jeff Gregory, foundation board member; Mark Frizzell, foundation executive director; United Way’s Hailey Wood, Cindy Lawson and Emily Garner; Ken Weller, foundation board member; and Mike Sikes, foundation board member. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Kami Clark and her son, Landry, receive a donation from the Bachman Foundation to fund his tuition at Shenandoah Baptist Academy. Pictured, left to right, are Jeff Gregory, foundation board member; Mark Frizzell, foundation executive director; Kami Clark; Landry Clark; Pastor David Gamble; Ken Weller, foundation board member; and Mike Sikes, foundation board member. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Olivia Rekoske; Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center, receives a $7,800 check from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured are Bachman Foundation Chairman Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell; Bachman Foundation Treasurer Ken Weller; Olivia Rekoske; Tara Yelliott; Jill Kinnett, Bruce Kinnett; and Mike Sikes, Bachman Foundation trustee. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Lucy Rymer, Executive Director at the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points, receives a $10,000 check from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Bachman Foundation Chairman Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell; Lucy Rymer; Bachman Foundation Treasurer Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes, Bachman Foundation trustee. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Dedra Rich, a teacher at Prospect Elementary School, receives a $7,200 check from members of the Bachman Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Bachman Foundation Chairman Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, Executive Director, Bachman Foundation; Dedra Rich; Bachman Foundation Treasurer Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes, Bachman Foundation trustee. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
The Foundation has awarded Creative Story Project $1,000.00 to be used as grant money to work with the Boys and Girls Club Teen Leadership program. Pictured left to right are Jeff Gregory / Chairman of Bachman Foundation, Mark A. Frizzell, M.Ed. / Executive Director Bachman Foundation, Joyce Vanderpool / Pete Vanderpool / Directors of Creative Story Project, Ken Weller / Treasurer Bachman Foundation.
The Foundation has awarded Woodsong Forrest School $15,000.00 to be used for scholarship money. Pictured left to right are Jeff Gregory / Chairman of Bachman Foundation, Mark A. Frizzell, M.Ed. / Executive Director Bachman Foundation, Bonnie Cretton / Executive Director Woodsong Forrest School, Ken Weller / Treasurer Bachman Foundation.
The Foundation has awarded Ludic Spectrum Center Inc. $5,000.00 to be used for scholarship money. Jeff Gregory / Chairman of Bachman Foundation, Mark A. Frizzell, M.Ed. / Executive Director Bachman Foundation, Dr. Tammy Johnson / Executive Director Ludic Spectrum Center Inc., Ken Weller / Treasurer Bachman Foundation.
Brigett Pangkey, Principal at Beacon Academy, receives a donation from Bachman Academy. Also pictured, left to right, are Mark Frizzell, Executive Director, Bachman Foundation; and Bachman board members Ken Waller and Jeff Gregory. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Mary Ketchersid and David Ketchersid, third from left, of Unity Center in Cleveland, receive a donation from the Bachman Foundation. Also pictured are Mark Frizzell, Bachman Foundation’s Executive Director, and Bachman board members Ken Waller and Jeff Gregory. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Dr. Tammy Johnson, Director of Ludic Spectrum Center, accepts a donation from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured, left to right, are Mark Frizzell, Executive Director, Bachman Foundation; Dr. Tammy Johnson; and Bachman board members Ken Waller and Jeff Gregory. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Boys & Girls Club Q2 2022
Derrick Kinsey, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region, third from left; and Denyse Debusk, Boys and Girls Club director of grants and cultivation, receive a $10,000 donation from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured left to right are Bachman Foundation’s Jeff Gregory, Mark Frizzell, Ken Weller, Mike Sikes and Nate Durham. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Beacon Academy Q2 2022
Beacon Academy’s Brigett Pangkey, third from left; and Tiffany Britt, fifth from left, receive a $15,000 check from the Bachman Foundation. Also pictured left to right are Jeff Gregory, Mark Frizzell, Ken Weller, Mike Sikes and Nate Durham. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Kami Clark and Timothy Clark, (second and third from left), parents of Landry Clark, receive a scholarship check from the Bachman Foundation’s Mark Frizzell. Also pictured are Bachman board members Jeff Gregory, Ken Weller, Mike Sikes and Shenandoah Baptist Academy Principal Matt Smith, (seventh from left), and Krista Smith, Shenandoah‘s special education director.
Briana Taylor, (fourth from left), receives a scholarship check to attend Skyuka Hall. Also pictured from left on the front row are Jeff Gregory, Mark Frizzell, Babs Zielke, Andrea Warner and Aurora Warner. In the back row from left are Ken Weller, Mike Sikes, and Warren White.
Kaylee Kemp, (fourth from left), receives a scholarship to attend GPS. Pictured from left on the front row are Jeff Gregory, GPS’ Lynne Macziewski, Mark Frizzell and Kamden Kemp. On the back row from left are Ken Weller, Mike Sikes, John Kemp, and Maria Kemp.
Chattanooga Christian School student Emily Ann Jordan, (third from left), receives a scholarship check from the Bachman Foundation. Also pictured from left are Jeff Gregory, Mark Frizzell, and Lorri Jordan. On the back row from left are Bachman board members Ken Weller and Mike Sikes.
Christopher Thielges receives a scholarship to attend Chattanooga Christian School Learn Center. Pictured from left are Mark Frizzell, Executive Chairman of Bachman Foundation, Lowry Thielges, Christopher Thielges, Dr. Jimmy DuPree, Vice Chairman of Bachman Foundation, and Ken Weller, Treasurer.
The Bachman Foundation awarded Skyuka Hall $11,200.00 for scholarship money for their 2022 summer camp. Pictured are Dr. Jimmy Dupree / Board Treasurer, Mark Frizzell, M.Ed. / Executive Director, Ashley Moore / Principal at Skyuka Hall, Ken Weller / Chairman of Board, Mike Sikes / Trustee.
The Bachman Foundation awarded Signal Centers $7,000.00 for scholarship money for their 2022 summer camp. Pictured are Dr. Jimmy Dupree / Board Treasurer, Mark Frizzell, M.Ed. / Executive Director, Mike Slocumb / Senior Development Officer, Ken Weller / Chairman of Board, Mike Sikes / Trustee.
The Bachman Foundation awarded Creative Story Project a $3,600.00 grant for their work with GOAL Academy. Pictured are Dr. Jimmy Dupree / Board Treasurer, Mark Frizzell, M.Ed. / Executive Director, Joyce Vanderpool / Creative Story Project, Pete Vanderpool / Creative Story Project, Ken Weller / Chairman of Board, Mike Sikes / Trustee.
Lee University accepts a grant from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured are Mark Frizzell, Bachman Executive Director; La-Juan Bradford and Vanessa Hammond, Lee University; and Ken Weller, Bachman Chair.
Cleveland State Community College accepts a grant from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured Back Row: Mark Wilson and Lee McChesney, Cleveland State. Pictured Front Row: Erika Stuart and Juliann Mathis, Cleveland State; Mark Frizzell, Bachman Executive Director; Ken Weller, Bachman Chair; and Dr. Megan Moe, Bachman Trustee.
Prospect Elementary School accepts a grant from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured are Dr. Megan Moe, Bachman Trustee; Dedra Rich, Prospect Elementary; Mark Frizzell, Bachman Executive Director; Ken Weller, Bachman Chair.
Boys And Girls Club
Bart McFadden, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, (third from left), accepts a $15,000 grant from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured with McFadden are Bachman trustee and treasurer, Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Mark Frizzell, executive director, Bachman Foundation; and Jeff Gregory, vice chairman of Bachman’s Board of Trustees.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Woodsong Forest School’s Founder and Executive Director Bonnie Cretton accepts a $15,000 grant from the Bachman Foundation. Pictured with Cretton are Bachman trustee and treasurer Dr. Jimmy Dupreee; Mark Frizzell, Executive Director, Bachman Foundation; and Jeff Gregory, Vice Chairman of Bachman’d Board of Trustees.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Beacon Academy’s, Brigett Pangkey receives a donation from board members of Bachman Foundation. Participating in the presentation were Bachman Foundation Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, Executive Director, Bachman Foundation; Beacon Academy’s Brigett Pangkey; Bachman Foundation Chiarman Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes, Bachman Foundation trustee.
The parents of Brianna Taylor receive a donation from Bachman Foundation. The donation will enable her to attend Skyuka Hall. Participating in the presentation were, Bachman Foundation Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, executive director, Bachman Foundation; student, Brianna Taylor; her mother, Andrea Taylor; her father, Warren White; her sibling, Aurora White; Ken Weller, Bachman Foundation chairman; and Mike Sikes, Bachman Foundation trustee.
Dr. Tammy Johnson, director of the Ludic Spectrum Center, is presented a donation check from the Bachman Foundation. Participating in the presentation were Bachman Foundation Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, executive director, Bachman Foundation; Ludic Spectrum Center’s Dr. Tammy Johnson; Ken Weller, Bachman Foundation chairman; and Mike Sikes, Bachman Foundation board trustee.
Pete and Joyce Vanderpool, (fourth and fifth from left), of the Creative Story Project, receive a check from members of the Bachman Foundation. Pictured from left are board member Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, director, Bachman Foundation; board member, Dr. Megan Moe; Peat and Joyce Vanderpool; and board members, Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Avery Thomas, (fourth from left), the daughter of Dana Thomas, (fifth from left), holds a check presented to her by members of the Bachman Foundation. The money will enable Avery to attend summer camp. From left are board member Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, director, Bachman Foundation; Dr. Megan Moe; Avery Thomas and Dana Thomas; and board members, Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Ken Weller and Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Orange Grove Center student Rachel Andry received a check from the Bachman Foundation, which will enable her to attend Double G Camp this summer. Pictured from left are board members Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Jeff Gregory; Bachman Foundation director Mark Frizzell; Rachel Andry; Heidi Huffecker, director of development, Orange Grove Center; and board members Dr. Megan Moe; Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Diana Jackson, president and CEO of Life Bridges, receives a check from members of the Bachman Foundation board of directors. Pictured from left are board member Jeff Gregory; Mark Frizzell, director, Bachman Foundation; Dr. Megan Moe; Diana Jackson; and board members Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Family Cornerstones
The Bachman Foundation has awarded Family Cornerstones with a $5,000 grant to benefit its Starfish Program. Family Cornerstones’ director, Jennifer Ratcliff, Parent Educator April Friddell and Executive Director Amy Wilson accepted a $5,000 grant from Mark Frizzell, director of the Bachman Foundation. From left are Bachman Foundation trustees Jeffery Gregory; Ratcliff; Friddell; Wilson; Frizzell; Ken Weller; and Mike Sikes. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner) – Jan. 17, 2021
Brianna Taylor, the daughter of Andrea and Warren White, stands with members of the Bachman Foundation’s board of directors after receiving a tuition donation from the foundation. Taylor attends Skyuka Hall school in Chattanooga. From left are Bachman Foundation board member Dr. Jimmy Dupree; board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Bachman Executive Director Mark Frizzell; Andrea White; Brianna Taylor; Warren White; Bachman Chairman Ken Waller; and board member Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Woodsong Forest School 2020 Award
Woodsong Forest School President Rebecca McIntire receives a donation from Bachman Foundation Executive Director Mark Frizzell. Also pictured, from left, are Bachman Foundation board member Dr. Jimmy Dupree; board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Board Chairman Ken Waller; and board member Mike Sikes. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Beacon Academy Principal Brigett Pangkey receives a donation from Bachman Foundation Executive Director Mark Frizzell. Also pictured, from left, are Bachman Foundation board member Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Board Chairman Ken Waller; and board member Mike Sikes. PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Ludic Spectrum Center
Members of the Bachman Foundation stand with Ludic Spectrum Center’s Dr. Tammy Johnson after they presented a check to her organization on Monday at the Montessori School of Cleveland, where the Ludic Center is now located. From left are Dr. Jimmy Dupree; Dr. Megan Moe; Jeff Gregory; Dr. Tammy Johnson, director, Ludic Spectrum Center; Ken Weller; Mark Frizzell, executive director, Bachman Foundation; and Bob McPeak.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Foundation House Ministries
Foundation House Ministries received a donation from the Bachman Foundation during a presentation held recently. From left are Bachman Foundation Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Bachman Trustee Mike Sikes; Foundation House’s Suzanne Burns; Bachman Foundation Director Dr. Mark Frizzell; Bachman Trustees Ken Weller and Dr. Megan Moe.
Cleveland Community College
The Bachman Foundation donated money to Cleveland State Community College to fund use of a Kurzweil software system, which helps students with learning disabilities in their studies. Pictured from left are Dr. Michael Stokes, CSCC vice president of Student Affairs; Bachman Foundation Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Bachman Foundation Director Dr. Mark Frizzell; Bachman Trustee Ken Weller; CSCC President Dr. Bill Seymour; Christa Mannarino, CSCC executive director of Advancement and the Foundation; Mark Wilson, CSCC director of Counseling and Career Services; and Bachman Trustees Dr. Megan Moe and Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
2019 Community First Awards & Gala
The 2019 Community First Awards & Gala is presented by Cleveland State Community College with many thanks to our Premiere Sponsor, SouthEast Bank. We promise you an elegant evening of entertainment and celebration, recognizing those individuals in our community who exemplify serving community first before self. Join your community in recognizing the ten individuals you have selected to be honored this year.
Orange Grove Center
The Orange Grove Center received a check for $15,000 from the Bachman Foundation. From left are Bachman Foundation chairman Ken Weller, foundation director Mark Frizzell, Rachel Andry and her mother Heidi Hoffecker, GG Camp director Hal Baker, foundation vice chairman Jeff Gregory and foundation trustee Mike Sikes.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Family Cornerstones
Family Cornerstones was awarded $20,000 in funding from the Bachman Foundation on Monday. From left are Bachman Foundation chairman Ken Weller, foundation director Mark Frizzell, Family Cornerstones director Chrissy Pugh, foundation vice chairman Jeff Gregory and foundation trustee Mike Sikes.
Pumpkin Palooza
Bachman Foundation sponsors 1st Annual Pumpkin Palooza which benefits Family Cornerstone Inc.
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Bachman Foundation sponsors 1st Annual Pumpkin Palooza which benefits Family Cornerstone Inc.
Family Corner Stone
Layla Williams of Family Cornerstone Inc., receives a $5,000 check for her organization during the Bachman Foundation Awards ceremony held recently at the Executive Building in Cleveland. Front row, from left, are Dr. Jimmy Dupree, trustee; Bachman Foundation Director Dr. Mark Frizzell; Layla Williams; and Board Chairman Ken Weller. In the back row, from left, are Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Dr. Megan Moe, trustee; and Robert McPeak, trustee.
Family Corner Stone
Former Bachman Academy student Harrison Ford receives a tuition check during the Bachman Foundation Awards ceremony held recently at the Executive Building in Cleveland. In the front row, from left, are Dr. Jimmy Dupree, trustee; Bachman Foundation Director Dr. Mark Frizzell; Harrison Ford; Olivia Wilkinson; and Board Chairman Ken Weller. In the back row, from left, are Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Dr. Megan Moe, trustee; and Robert McPeak, trustee.
Project J.O.Y.
Amy McGrath of Project J.OY. receives a $1,500 check for her organization during the Bachman Foundation Awards ceremony held recently at the Executive Building in Cleveland. Pictured from left are (front row) Dr. Jimmy Dupree, trustee; and Bachman Foundation Director Dr. Mark Frizzell; Board Chairman Ken Weller. In the back row, from left, are Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Dr. Megan Moe, trustee; and Robert McPeak, trustee.
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy accepts a $10,000 donation from the Bachman Foundation during a presentation Tuesday. From left are board members Jimmy Dupree; Jeff Gregory; Ken Weller; director Mark Frizzell; Beacon Academy representatives Brigett Pangkey and Tiffany Britt; and board member Mike Sikes.
Skyuka Hall
Skyuka Hall representative Lynne Forato accepts a $15,000 donation from the Bachman Foundation. From left are board members Jeff Gregory, Ken Weller, director Mark Frizzell, Lynne Forato, and board members Mike Sikes and Jimmy Dupree.
Cleveland Nazarene Church
Cleveland Nazarene Church members Donna Cansler, Michele Adkins and Janet Bandy accept a $2,830 donation from the Bachman Foundation. From left are board members Jeff Gregory, Ken Weller, director Mark Frizzell, Donna Cansler, Michele Adkins, Janet Bandy and board members Mike Sikes and Jimmy Dupree.
SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding at Black Fox
SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding at Black Fox representatives receive a $3,000 donation from Bachman Academy. From left are board members Jeff Gregory, Ken Weller, director Mark Frizzell, SpiritHorse representatives Emily Shelton, Darlene Poteet and Steve Poteet and board members Mike Sikes and Jimmy Dupree.
Catherine Turkett, mother of Ola Akanle
Catherine Turkett, mother of Ola Akanle, accepts a $18,450 donation on behalf of her son, a former Bachman Academy student. He is currently attending a similar school in Boston. From left are board members Jeff Gregory, Ken Weller, director Mark Frizzell, Catherine Turkett and board members Mike Sikes and Jimmy Dupree.
Smoky Mountain Children's Home
Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Executive Director Dr. Walt Mauldin and Public Relations & Communications Director Tammie Mauldin receive a $3,000 check during the Bachman Foundation Awards ceremony held recently at the Executive Building in Cleveland. In the front row, from left, are Dr. Jimmy Dupree, trustee; Bachman Foundation Director Dr. Mark Frizzell; Dr. Walt Mauldin; Tammie Mauldin; and Board Chairman Ken Weller. In the back row, from left, are Board Vice Chairman Jeff Gregory; Dr. Megan Moe, trustee; and Robert McPeak, trustee.
Mending Arrow Ranch
Mending Arrow Ranch CEO Kayla Davis received a $4,000 check from Bachman Foundation director Mark Frizzell during a ceremony held Monday at the foundation’s offices at Bradley Executive Plaza. From left, front row, are Heather Dobbs, Mending Arrow Ranch executive director; Kayla Davis; Bachman Foundation director Mark Frizzell; second row, foundation board members Ken Weller, Dr. Jimmy DuPree and Mike Sikes; back row, Dr. Megan Moe, Bob McPeak and Jeff Gregory, board members.
Cleveland Christian School
Cleveland Christian School Principal Margaret Strickland receives a $4,860 check from Bachman Foundation director Mark Frizzell during a ceremony held Monday at the foundation’s offices at Bradley Executive Plaza. Front row, from left, are Margaret Strickland; Bachman Foundation director Mark Frizzell; second row, foundation board members Ken Weller, Dr. Jimmy DuPree and Mike Sikes; back row, Dr. Megan Moe, Bob McPeak and Jeff Gregory, board members.
Summer Camp Students
The Bachman Foundation awarded over $22,000 to students from several area schools to attend summer camp. Pictured from front to back and left to right are: Dr. Jimmy Dupree, trustee; Ken Weller. chair; Kekai Oskins, Beacon Academy; Mark Frizzell, director; Kawai Oskins, Beacon Academy; Lynne Forato, Skyuka Hall; Mark Oskins, grandparent: Jason Lenhart, parent; Jackson Lenhart, Skyuka Hall; Valerie Oskins, grandparent; Robert McPeak, trustee; Mari Oskins, parent; Mike Sikes, trustee; Diana Jackson, Life Bridges. Not pictured are Jeff Gregory, vice-chair; Paul Tyner, treasurer; Dr. Megan Moe, secretary; George Con Knox, trustee; Linda McReynolds, Siskin Children’s Institute; Lisa Spurlock, Siskin Children’s Institute; and Lila Milburn, Westview Elementary.
Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club
Bachman Foundation was the focus of a Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club meeting. From left are Rotary Club President-Elect Mary Norton, Bachman Foundation Director Mark Frizzell and Rotarian Jeff Gregory.
Cleveland Civitan
Cleveland Civitan was joined this week by Mark Frizzell from the Bachman Foundation, whose mission is to provide financial assistance to facilitate educational opportunities for students who learn differently. From left are Joe Marucco, Diana Jackson, Lee Tate, Frizzell, Jeff Gregory, Phil Brown and Georgia Gann.
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy principal Brigette Pangkey, third from left, receives a grant from the Bachman Foundation’s board of directors on Wednesday. Pictured from left are Jimmy Dupree; Mark Frizzell, director, Bachman Foundation; Brigette Pangkey; and Ken Weller. On the back from left are Jeff Gregory and Robert McPeak.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Chattanooga Christian School
Kim Cash, of Chattanooga Christian School, receives a grant check from Bachman Foundation board members on Wednesday. Pictured from left are Jimmy Dupree; Mark Frizzell, director, Bachman Foundation; Kim Cash, CCS student River Reeves; Melia Reeves; Chad Reeves and Ken Weller. On the back row from left are Jeff Gregory, Robert McPeak and Megan Moe.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Woodsong Forest
Woodsong Forest School‘s Bonnie Cretton receives a grant from Bachman Foundation board members. Pictured from left are Jimmy Dupree; Mark Frizzell, director Bachman Foundation; Bonnie Cretton; and Ken Weller. On the back row from left are Jeff Gregory, Robert McPeak and Megan Moe.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)
Creative Story Project
Joyce and Pete Vanderpool, of the Creative Story Project, pose with members of the Bachman Foundation’s board of directors after their organization was awarded a grant. Pictured from left are Jimmy Dupree; Mark Frizzell, director Bachman Foundation; Joyce Vanderpool; Pete Vanderpool; and Ken Weller. On the back row from left are Jeff Gregory, Robert McPeak and Megan Moe.
PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Siniard, (Cleveland Daily Banner)