On August 25, 2019, East Laurens Elementary officially opened its media center doors to its 600 students after receiving a “mini-crash” from Georgia United Foundation’s sixth annual School Crashers® program.
Out of 300+ entries submitted across the state, East Laurens Elementary was selected to receive a media center makeover that included new carpet, fresh paint and fun, flexible furniture including whiteboard tables. The “mini-crash” grant totaled over $22,000.
Georgia United Business Development Officer, Ken Chrzanowski stated, “It was a pleasure working alongside Principal Kelly Dean, the faculty and staff to provide a refreshed and inspiring learning space for the students. The media center is now a bright and happy place for students to spend time in.”
East Laurens Elementary is a Title 1 school, located at 960 Highway 80 in East Dublin, Georgia and has an enrollment of 600+ students.
East Laurens Elementary School received a media center makeover from Georgia United Foundation’s sixth annual School Crashers program. Superintendent Dan Bringman (far left), Pricipal Kelly Dean (center) and Georgia United Credit Union Busines Development Officer, Ken Chrzanowski (right).