“My parents taught us to go for significance, not necessarily success.”
Charlotte Green of Conway has accomplished both. One of 16 children, she grew up with strong values of faith, family, service to the community and academics. As Conway School District Supervisor for Advanced Academics, she enhances the experience of schoolchildren every day.
Green joined the Faulkner County Community Foundation Board because she believes in giving and stewardship. “Giving is an essential part of life, but people need an opportunity and venue to do it,” she said. The mother of two sons wants to build philanthropy in her community in a way that addresses its most pressing needs.
Education is a great equalizer, and investment in education yields great returns, according to Green. In her job, she creates programs to support strong academic success for K-12 students and works with the Gifted and Talented and Advanced Placement programs.
“As a member of the Grants Committee I see the impact of the Foundation on many parts of our community,” Green explained. “We make Giving Tree grants to programs like the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Putting books in homes is not just a way to help children read — it builds stronger parent-child relationships.”
