Meet Our Staff - Stevi Price

We want you to get to know us a little better. We are doing a series on our Staff and eventually our Board, so you can get a glimpse behind the scenes here at the Decatur City Schools Foundation.
Today I bring you Part I of our Meet Our Staff series. Our newest Foundation employee is Stevi Price, who began working here in March of 2013.

Hello, my name is Stevi Price, Fund Development Assistant at the Decatur City Schools Foundation. After growing up in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Roll Tide), I decided to attend the University of Alabama for my freshman year and then possibly venture off to another major university. However, after meeting the love of my life, I stayed and soaked up every minute. I received my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration of Marketing in 2006. Afterward, I married Decatur native and love of my life, Brandon Price, and we now have two beautiful children, Kennedy and JR. Each day is new and exciting (if you’re a parent, you know what I mean). J

Enough about me - now on to why I do what I do…For many years I have had a strong desire to promote and grow programs that impact today's youth, and through the Foundation I’m able to do just that! The education of our youth is vital to the success and sustainability of our community. Education impacts every aspect of a person’s life, from income level to physical well-being. Join us TODAY for a brighter tomorrow! Investing in education is an investment in your future.

- Stevi Price

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