MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Meghan Magamoll, the executive director of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County, was recently named the inaugural winner of the Susan Copeland “Unbridled Spirit Award” from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.
Magamoll, who has led the PEFMC for the last four years, received the surprise honor while hosting the Consortium’s annual Leadership Retreat Conference at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center earlier this month.
According to the Consortium, the Susan Copeland “Unbridled Spirit Award” honors the longtime Polk Education Foundation’s late executive director and celebrates leaders who embody joy. The award, established this year, recognizes “local education foundation leaders who demonstrate courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to others, no matter the circumstances,” both personal and professional.
The Consortium selected Magamoll because of “her consistent leadership, her ability to uplift others during difficult times, and her joyful commitment to the mission of public education.” She was described as “a calm and steady presence amid the complexities and changes that come with leading in a dynamic educational landscape.”
“Meghan embodies what it means to lead with unbridled spirit,” said Consortium President Mary Chance. “Her courage, warmth, and unshakable optimism reflect the legacy we honor in Susan Copeland. Presenting this award to her here in Ocala – horse country – is a full-circle moment,” Chance added.
For more information, contact the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations at educationfoundationsfl.org.