BCSC Foundation announces new leader

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation has a new leader.

The non profit group is announcing that Courtney Rushton has taken on the role of executive director of the organization, effective this month.

Rushton and her husband Bryan have lived in the community since 2013. She began her career at BCSC teaching first grade at Southside Elementary and kindergarten at Mt. Healthy Elementary. She also served as a Universal Design for Learning Facilitator at Mt. Healthy Elementary and L. Frances Smith Elementary.

She most recently served as Director of Entrepreneurship for the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce.

Rushton said she will focus immediately on listening to educators, students, donors, and community partners, strengthening relationships with current and prospective supporters, increasing awareness of the Foundation’s impact; and advancing grants, scholarships, and other investments.)

The non-profit school foundation supports the work of BCSC, providing financial resources and promoting awareness and philanthropy for programs that help students achieve educational excellence.