Our Stories

In conjunction with the Crestview PTO, we held our first 5K Race in April 2024.  We had over 400 registrants between the 5K, the 1-mile walk, and the Kids' Dash.  Despite the slightly cool weather, the abundant sunshine added to the positive atmosphere.  A special shout-out to our generous sponsors, dedicated participants, and hardworking volunteers who made this event possible. Your support is invaluable in creating a brighter future for students and educators alike!

We held our first Dining for Donations event at Panini's in Brunswick.  The food was excellent and it was great fun seeing so many of our supporters.  Thanks to everyone who joined us for lunch, dinner -- or both!  We hope to schedule several more throughout the year, so stay tuned!

What an amazing and successful first fundraising event for Passionate Educators.  We were overwhelmed at the incredible community of people who came out to support our cause. 

We had a total of 114 registered to attend with 22 sponsorships. Bobby Ray and Night Train provided lively musical entertainment. Between the ball drop game and the 50/50 raffle, we gave away $600 along with a cooler full of liquor and 13 gift baskets. Our profit of almost $7000 moves us closer to our near-term goal of providing a renewal scholarship program.

Thank you to Bunker Hill Golf Course for hosting.

Thank you to those who attended, participated in the golf ball drop, or helped us spread the word. 

Thank you to our sponsors, as well as those who generously donated gift baskets. 

And lastly, a big thank you to our volunteers for their dedication, passion, enthusiasm, and hard work. 

Here’s to many more successes in supporting current and future generations of extraordinary educators . 

Debbie Hopkins was a dedicated and admired teacher for over 30 years; most of those years was in the Brunswick City School District at Crestview Elementary.

She was active in sports, coached cheerleading, was an advisor for extracurricular student clubs and community service activities and organized many special school events. She created a student-centered learning environment that was not only warm and loving but focused on valuable life lessons. Debbie’s heart was committed to her students, their growth, and success. Former students often said she touched their lives and/or was their favorite teacher.

Debbie passed away in June 2020. Debbie’s husband, Dale, created Passionate Educators, Inc. to honor the legacy of his late wife and to continue making positive impacts on other current and future extraordinary educators.