The following are a list of Beverly Public Schools retirees who have contributed to the vibrancy of our Schools and have made a difference in the lives of our students and families. We are so very grateful for your service.

Donna Bergeron, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent, 32 years • Roberta Brown, PE Teacher, 27 years • Diane Bulger, Paraprofessional, 5 years • Laurie Cox, 2nd grade Teacher, 22 years • Deborah DiFazio, SPED Admin Asst, 31 years • Jennifer DiVirgilio Thomas, Director of STEM, 5 years • Carla Feuerbach, SPED Teacher, 5 years • Danielle Hopkins, Grade 5 Teacher, 24 years • Susan Jervinis, SPED Teacher, 4 years • Chandler Jones, Gym Teacher, 25 years • Martha Pike, Teacher, 17 years • Grace Scherer, SPED Teacher, 27 years • Maureen Schug, Team Chair, 38 years • Alice Williams, Tech Specialist, 26 years • Alexandra Woznick, Librarian, 20 years • Elizabeth Young, 4th Grade Teacher, 19 years • Donna Bergeron, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent, 32 years • Roberta Brown, PE Teacher, 27 years • Diane Bulger, Paraprofessional, 5 years • Laurie Cox, 2nd grade Teacher, 22 years • Deborah DiFazio, SPED Admin Asst, 31 years • Jennifer DiVirgilio Thomas, Director of STEM, 5 years • Carla Feuerbach, SPED Teacher, 5 years • Danielle Hopkins, Grade 5 Teacher, 24 years • Susan Jervinis, SPED Teacher, 4 years • Chandler Jones, Gym Teacher, 25 years • Martha Pike, Teacher, 17 years • Grace Scherer, SPED Teacher, 27 years • Maureen Schug, Team Chair, 38 years • Alice Williams, Tech Specialist, 26 years • Alexandra Woznick, Librarian, 20 years • Elizabeth Young, 4th Grade Teacher, 19 years •

The Judy Games

The Beverly Education Foundation is pleased to partner with The Judy Games held on August 29, 2026 at 9 Aricia Lane, here in Beverly. Please click the button below to find out more about The Judy Games and to sign up and participate.

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STEAM Initiatives

The Beverly Education Foundation supports Family, Math, and Science Nights; Science Fairs in all schools; Nature’s Classroom, Recycling and Composting in all schools, Beverly High School First Robotics Team, and the 1 to 1 Learning Initiative. These initiatives allow students to learn STEAM by doing.

Senior Awards

Each year, the Beverly Education Foundation Senior Award program recognizes two BHS graduating seniors who are pursuing a post-secondary education in any course or subject. Award recipients each receive a $800 Senior Award from the Foundation. Click here to learn more about this years winners. More details on the BEF Senior Awards program can be found here!

Awards Application

Honor a Teacher

As the Beverly Education Foundation celebrates its 29th Anniversary, we are thrilled to begin our Honor A Teacher Campaign. At its core, Honor A Teacher acknowledges the importance of our teachers, staff, and administrators. Their commitment and tireless efforts equip our students with knowledge and skills for tackling today’s challenges and tomorrows. To all Donors, thank you for your continued and sustained generosity. Remember, it is never too late to Honor A Teacher who has made a difference.

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1 to 1 Learning Initiative

The Beverly Education Foundation, Inc. is committed to supporting 21st century learning skills at Beverly High School. Digital technology is this generation’s paper and pen. All school systems are challenged to find the best ways to harness digital technology and bridge the digital divide.

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Who We Are

The Beverly Education Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation dedicated to enriching, enhancing, and supporting Beverly’s public education system. Anyone interested in public education in Beverly may participate in this all volunteer charitable organization.

Our Mission

The Beverly Education Foundation is an independent nonprofit corporation that stimulates excellence in the Beverly Public Schools by awarding grants for projects that support the curriculum and professional development for educators, by funding innovative initiatives in teaching and learning, by raising the profile of public education in Beverly and by helping to ensure equal access to education for all students.

Our Purpose

Established in 1997, the purpose of the Beverly Education Foundation is to stimulate innovation and excellence by supporting educational programs that are outside normal public funding and to maintain a permanent fund to implement such programs and activities.

Recent News

Essex County Community Foundation Supports BEF

Jul 28, 2026

The Beverly Education Foundation has received a generous donation from the Essex County Community Foundation. Attracting and retaining good teachers is a priority for Beverly. This grant allows the Beverly Education Foundation to support teachers in their day to day...

2026 Senior Awards Recipients

Jul 7, 2026

The Beverly Education Foundation’s Senior Awards are given to two Beverly High School graduating seniors each year based on their personal contributions to enrich public education, school life, and the community, while pursuing rigorous coursework at BHS. We are...

BEF Awards Over $10,000 in Grants for 2026-2027

Jun 23, 2026

The Beverly Education Foundation awarded grants totaling $10,096 at the recent Beverly Public School Committee meeting. The grant funding will benefit students, teachers, and various educational programs at all levels and schools within the Beverly Public Schools. ...

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Beverly Education Foundation Awarded $300,000 Cummings Grant!

The Beverly Education Foundation has been awarded 10 years of funding from the Cummings Foundation.
The Cummings Foundation Grant monies will bolster teacher support, build greater connections between teacher, student and parents, and provide innovative programs to prepare Beverly students for their futures.
The Awards Gala was held on June 15, 2023.

Board Members and Beverly Public School students celebrating the great news at Beverly Middle School.