About

The mission of the Tuscaloosa Education Foundation is to provide support and financial resources to enhance public education through a partnership with local school systems.

Our Pillars

We provide innovative programs and services through a collaborative and community effort to enhance literacy throughout Tuscaloosa and beyond.

We support programs and funding that will empower schools, teachers, administrators, and students to build character and key life skills that will set them up for success.

TEF strives to support our educators through funding and events. As the cornerstone for a child’s success, we support them inside and outside of the classroom.

It is through our collaborative efforts and programs that we are able to help guide the vocational success and career pathways of our diverse learners throughout Tuscaloosa.

Our Team

CAROLINE LASSETER
Executive Director

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Mrs. Lasseter began her career in financial institutions. After much consideration, she decided to leave and work for her family company. Once her family sold their business, she began her career in development in the non-profit world. She worked for the PARA Foundation, raising money in the private sector for youth sports, First-Tee, and therapeutic recreation. Her biggest accomplishment was raising 2.8 million dollars for Tuscaloosa’s first All-Inclusive Playground. This is a place no matter their abilities can come together and play. 

Mrs. Lasseter has always had a passion for education. Her fundraising efforts for schools started back at the RISE Center. She helped raise over $200,000 a year at an annual golf tournament and $30,000 at the annual Buy for Rise Event. Once her children started in the city school system, she immediately became involved in her children’s school PTA. She served on their board as Fundraising Co-Chair and President. 

Mrs. Lasseter is married to Lake Lasseter, and they have 2 children: daughter Sarah Nelle and son Edward. In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends. She also loves to watch her daughter dance and her son play soccer and baseball. She believes that learning and growth are paramount to a positive attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a life of meaning.

Mrs. Lasseter will be glad to speak to your civic organization, education group, or business and industry group about the purpose and goals of the Tuscaloosa Education Foundation.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Tuscaloosa Education Foundation assists the organization in accomplishing its mission.

Amanda Hitson Cassity

Janet Crowder

Judge John England, Jr.

David E. Gay, Jr.

Jana Henry

Will Hewson

Bobby Ingram

Virginia Joiner

Donny Jones

Madolyn Kirby

Dr. Barbara Kucharski

Amanda Lightsey

Kelley Miller

Dr. Charles Nash

Pamela H. Parker, Ph.D.

Pamela Pruitt

Sandra Ray

Brandi Shanklin

Jennifer Stripling

Mark Sullivan

Robbie Washington

Dr. Anne Witt


Ex-Officio Members

Lydia Seabol Avant

Terri Brewer

Dr. Mike Daria

Dr. Keri Johnson