Carolyn Brooks & Sheila Due - McKinney Education Foundation

Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guests for this episode are Carolyn Brooks & Sheila Due from the McKinney Education Foundation. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay Key Topics: The founding story and three core missions of the McKinney Education Foundation (MEF). Scholarships, grants, and college advising: how MEF empowers students at every step. Supporting skilled trades and workforce development as a crucial educational path. Why Collin College is a hidden gem for affordable, high-impact education. The evolution of MEF’s fundraising, including the wildly successful “Purses with Purpose” event. How McKinney’s Top Model competition boosts fundraising and community engagement. The ripple effect of MEF’s work on families, classrooms, and McKinney’s economic future. Resources Mentioned: https://mckinneyef.org Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at [e-mail] and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.