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SmartBank donates $7,500 to Tremont Institute
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Bobby Castle of SmartBank present check to Tremont Institute's President and CEO, Jennifer Jones, PhD.
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TOWNSEND— More underserved kids will have the opportunity to attend Tremont Institute’s educational programs thanks to a $7,500 donation from SmartBank.
The donation is part of SmartBank’s Park Partners Program which supports Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its partners. SmartBank’s Sevier County Market Executive, Bobby Castle, presented the $7,500 check to Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont on Wednesday during a school group orientation.
Schools from across the country bring students to Tremont to attend classes and stay overnight inside the national park. Lessons are chosen based on age group and teacher goals for the school year and include topics such as scientific method, geology, cultural history, ecology and environmental concerns.
“We are so thankful for SmartBank and their support,” said Jennifer Jones, PhD, Tremont Institute President and CEO. “Today they helped give more underserved students a transformative education experience at Tremont. The connection to nature grown here is long-lasting and helps create happier people and a healthier planet.”
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing in-depth experiences through education programs that celebrate ecological and cultural diversity, foster stewardship, and nurture appreciation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tremont welcomes all ages to step away from their daily routine to learn, reflect and grow while living in the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information on the Institute, visit www.gsmit.org.
Published November 17, 2016 |
