Established in 2002, the Dare Education Foundation is an educational non-profit whose mission is to support the students, teachers, and schools of Dare County. We offer a unique opportunity for individuals across multiple sectors and industries to come together to support our schools. Our stakeholders include corporate partners, teachers, school leadership, students, families and passionate community members. Spurred by a collective sense of urgency and shared responsibility, our work inspires our community to join together in a shared belief that by supporting our schools, we are DEFining our future. We all can make a difference.
Dare Education Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director!
The Dare Education Foundation is pleased to welcome Ben Sproul as its new Executive Director.
A longtime community and education leader, Sproul brings more than two decades of experience in public service, nonprofit leadership, and strategic growth. He previously served as a five-term Chair of the Dare County Board of Education, helping guide the county’s $60 million school district, and as Mayor of Kill Devil Hills, where he focused on fiscal responsibility and collaborative leadership.
Sproul’s deep roots in the Outer Banks include service with the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the Coalition Against Substance Abuse, and leadership roles with the Outer Banks Restaurant Association and Seafood Festival. Professionally, he has led successful marketing and community engagement initiatives in both nonprofit and private-sector roles.
As Executive Director, Sproul will oversee the Foundation’s strategic direction, fundraising, scholarships, grants, and partnerships that support students, educators, and innovative learning opportunities across Dare County.
“We are excited for this next chapter, and the leadership Ben brings to our mission,” said Susan Rhew, Chair of the Dare Education Foundation Board of Directors.
