Purpose of Ed Foundation

The Education Foundation of Yuma County is a private, non-profit organization established to support and recognize the profession of teaching and raise public awareness of the importance and value of education.

Resources are directed to projects that are consistent with this purpose and that enhance public support of education. The Foundation is composed totally of volunteers from business and education sectors.

Upcoming Events

The 38th annual Teacher of the Year Banquet was held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Yuma Civic and Convention Center.

Our congratulations to our new 2025 Yuma County Teacher of the Year, Neomi Pharmes from Crane Middle School. 

Congratulations as well to the following Teacher of the Year Category winners:

• Primary:  Desiree Cooksey, C.W. McGraw Elementary School
• Intermediate/Special Area: Fauna Bushong, Wellton Elementary School
• Junior High/Middle School: Gillian Eberhart, Ron Watson Middle School
• High School: Jonica Flores, Cibola High School

Who We Are & Our Goals

The Education Foundation of Yuma County is a private, non-profit organization established to support and recognize the profession of teaching and raise public awareness of the importance and value of education.

Resources are directed to projects that are consistent with this purpose and that enhance public support of education. The Foundation is composed totally of volunteers from business and education sectors.