Junior League of Savannah Awards 10 Teacher Wishlists, Calls on Community to Help Fulfill Hundreds More
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
The Junior League of Savannah announced today that it has awarded 10 local teachers with fully funded classroom wishlists as part of its Find the Good Day celebration. Close to 300 wishlists were submitted by educators across the region, reflecting the widespread need for classroom support.
The League is now calling on the community to join its effort by helping fulfill the remaining lists. Donations can be made directly at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/find-the-good-day or by scanning the QR code.
Lists were submitted by teachers in Bulloch, Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Jasper and Beaufort Counties.
“Our teacher wishlist program showed us just how deep the need is in our schools,” said Mary Beth Kennedy, President of the Junior League of Savannah. “We are doing what the Junior League has done for nearly 100 years, which is to work together to make a difference. We see a need, and then we make it happen. That spirit of service has guided our League for generations as we support the communities we serve in Savannah and the surrounding counties.”
2025 Teacher Wishlist Awardees:
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Kaylin Brockman (Portal Elementary School, Bulloch County)
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Toni Coleman (Statesboro High School, Bulloch County)
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Jessica Howell (McAllister Elementary School, Bryan County)
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Elizabeth Johnson (Langston Chapel Middle School, Bulloch County)
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Juli Lee (Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Bryan County)
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Laura McDonald (Bryan County Middle High School, Bryan County)
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Brittany Miller (Statesboro High School, Bulloch County)
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Rachel Murray (Sallie Zetterower Elementary School, Bulloch County)
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Candace Smith (Julia P Bryant Elementary School, Bulloch County)
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Natasha Williams (Taylors Creek Elementary School, Liberty County)
Community members can support teachers by donating at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/find-the-good-day or by scanning the QR code above. Every contribution helps, whether it’s funding supplies directly from wishlists or covering the shipping and coordination costs needed to get items into classrooms.
More information can be found at savannah.jl.org or on the Junior League of Savannah’s social media pages (Facebook: @JuniorLeagueofSavannah, Instagram: @jrleaguesav).
Find the Good Day was created by the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) as an annual day of service, advocacy and connection. On this day, Junior Leagues across the globe celebrate the positive impact of women leaders in their communities, inspiring others to “find the good” in everyday life. To learn more about Find the Good Day and how you can get involved, visit www.findthegoodday.com.
