Education is Everyone's Business

Join Lisa Cooper of Mast General Store and fellow business leaders on Monday, April 20, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Appalachian Theatre Community Room for an evening of conversation and connection around one of the most important foundations of the High Country community: our public schools.

We will hear from Tom Oxholm, a respected business leader and school policy advocate, as we explore how the business community can play a meaningful role in supporting students and educators in Watauga County and across North Carolina. 

"As a business owner and community member, I am passionate about supporting education excellence in Watauga County. I am personally inviting you to join us for an evening conversation on the state of public education in North Carolina."

- Lisa Cooper, Mast General Store

Featured Speaker

Tom Oxholm

Vice President of Finance, Wake Stone Corporation

Tom Oxholm has spent approximately 30 years guiding the family-owned Wake Stone Corporation as vice president of finance. A former School Board member and longtime public school advocate, he has dedicated more than three decades to strengthening public schools across North Carolina through leadership on school finance, bond campaigns, and tutoring initiatives. His work has increased funding transparency and brought hundreds of volunteers into classrooms to support student learning.

Learn more about the Public School Forum

Education is Everyone's Business One-Sheeter

When: Monday, April 20 from 5:00-7:00PM

Where: Appalachian Theatre Community Room - 559 West King Street Boone, NC 28607