Our VISION
Education is the foundation
on which a bright future is built.
OUR MISSION
The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to increasing the high school graduation rate. We work diligently to educate, engage and equip students with tools to impart the importance of obtaining an education.
There are some things in life that have an impact far beyond their initial impression, a cherished collection of quotes being a case in point. Although not the crafted words of an extensive education, they are nonetheless remarkable for their simple truth and profound effect. We, us and others can make one idea work. When Samuel Stewart wrote that sentence, he had no idea it would become the catalyst for his brother, Shelley, and create so much good through the work of The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation.
The foundation is a national nonprofit organization created in 2007 in honor of Dr. Stewart’s late mother, Mattie C. Stewart. By putting into action her son Samuel’s idea that we can all make a difference, the foundation is dedicated to reducing the national drop-out rate. In creating tools and resources for educators, community leaders and parents, The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation has developed innovative strategies to more effectively address this issue.
The drop-out rate in the U.S. is a national crisis requiring unconventional approaches for reaching our youth. The foundation has earned nationwide respect for breakthrough endeavors such as The Choice Bus and the InsideOut documentary. These projects show the dedication of the foundation to take a unique approach in order to reduce the drop-out rate. In keeping with the collaborative nature of We, us and others, The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation is committed to working with others to produce the tools and resources that promote graduation. Each success is a new addendum to Samuel’s collection.
Our dedicated leaders have a proven record of success.
Executive Team
SHELLEY STEWART
Founder & President
SHERRI STEWART
Executive Director
BONNIE KRAUS
Program Director
Board of
Directors
DR. SHELLEY STEWART
Founder & President of The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation
STANLEY D. LAWLER
President of Lawler Foundry Corporation
CARMEN J. SMITH
Vice President of Creative Development & Inclusive Strategies for Walt Disney Imagineers
EMILY CLARK
State Farm Insurance Public Affairs Specialist
BOB HUMPHREY
Vice President of Business Development for Bryant Bank, former NFL player for the Miami Dolphins & Denver Broncos
BILL TODD
President & Partner of o2ideas, Inc.
Want to work with us?
Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries you may have about The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation.
SHERRI STEWART
Executive Director
sherri.stewart@mattiecstewart.org
BONNIE KRAUS
Program Director
bonnie@mattiecstewart.org