Stars of Education is WakeEd Partnership’s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going to support our mission and program of work each day. In the last three years, WakeEd’s award-winning programs have directly served teachers and students in 85% of Wake County Public Schools. 

This year, we are proud to present the prestigious Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award to Jill Staton Bullard, co-founder of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Jill has been an champion for ending hunger in Raleigh and in surrounding counties for more than 27 years. Founded in 1989, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle saves 5.5 million pounds of healthy food from being thrown away and re-routes it to people in need.

During our virtual Stars of Education gala, six outstanding Wake County educators, alumni, and community leaders will be inducted into the Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame. Each member of the Class of 2020 has has deeply impacted public education or the quality of life in North Carolina through the Arts, Athletics, Business, Community Service, Education or Entrepreneurship. 

Stars of Education also celebrates Wake County’s exceptional teacher leaders, who continue to go above and beyond for their students. During our virtual gala, guests will have the opportunity to send a special ‘thank you’ to their favorite Star of Education.