Bright Futures Breakfast

Join Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) for an inspiring morning dedicated to highlighting our crucial education partners that support students and educators throughout Richland County. Our Bright Future Breakfast held at The Palmetto Club on Thursday, October 3, 2024 is an open invitation to the public, especially those who are passionate about advocating for our educational system.

This event serves as a platform to bring together community members, educators, policymakers, and advocates who share a common goal: to enhance and support the educational landscape in our county. Through an engaging discussion led by Fraendy Clervaud and networking, RCPEP is here to partner with you to develop a stronger, more informed community dedicated to the success of our students and educators in Richland County school districts.

Joining Fraendy in this engaging conversation is:

Kelsie Carter - Military Liaison and Parent as Leaders Participant, Richland School District 2

Alana Grant - Executive Director, Richland County Public Education Partners

Patrick Kelly - Director of Governmental Affairs, Palmetto State Teachers Association

Catherine Schumacher - President and CEO, Greenville Public Education Partners

Tickets for this event are $35 with a $10 discount for educators ($25).

About Fraendy Clervaud

Fraendy Clervaud is the 5 pm news anchor for WACH Fox News. With more than 15 years of on-air experience, Fraendy has conducted many interviews, with celebrities, dignitaries, and even a head of state. Fraendy is also the author of a children’s book entitled Stuttering Stephen. It chronicles the life of a young boy who overcomes stuttering, which is based on Fraendy’s life. Fraendy lives in Columbia with his wife Esther and their daughters.

About RCPEP

Richland County Public Education Partners was founded in 2018 by community members who wanted to ensure that Richland County becomes an educational leader in the state. Our mission is to strengthen the public education system through impactful programming that engages parents, empowers educators, fosters community involvement and enriches student experiences. RCPEP believes that quality public education is vital to the success of our community and every child deserves the opportunity to experience a high-quality education regardless of where they live. By working towards strengthening our public education system, our community can overcome the barriers created by poverty, trauma, and systemic racism.

If you would like to sponsor, download this form and email it to info@rcpep.org.