A PAGE Turning Event

Foundation News ‘A PAGE Turning Event’ Honors Wells Fargo and Mike Donnelly

Wells Fargo and its Atlanta Region President Mike Donnelly were honored Sept. 15 at the 10th annual “A PAGE Turning Event,” which recognizes corporations, foundations and individuals for exemplary support for public school improvement. Donnelly, whose mother and sister are teachers, and whose children attend public schools in Georgia, says he feels a personal, as well as a corporate, commitment to ensuring that all students receive a highquality education at their public schools.

“Wells Fargo and Mike Donnelly display their commitment to the communities they serve in a multitude of ways,” says PAGE Foundation President John Varner. “A primary focus of their charitable giving is directed toward public education and youth here and elsewhere around the country through the PAGE Foundation, Teach For America, Boys & Girls Clubs and other worthy nonprofits.” Varner went on to say that Wells Fargo employees volunteer to support education causes and also contribute to entities that help children and adults stay healthy, including the Heart Association and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Proceeds from “A PAGE Turning Event” support the mission of the PAGE Foundation, which is the delivery of a world-class education for all Georgia students through the recruitment, development, retention and recognition of outstanding educators.

(l-r) Wells Fargo Atlanta Region President Mike Donnelly was honored by PAGE Executive Director Dr. Allene Magill for his leadership in and support of public school improvement.

(l-r) Honoree Mike Donnelly and Paul Szymonski, who Donnelly honored as his favorite teacher. Szymonski taught Donnelly history in high school and was his track and crosscountry coach.

(l-r) John Varner, PAGE Foundation president; Dr. Allene Magill, PAGE executive director; Phil Jacobs, partner with The Pendleton Group and Host Committee co-chair; Shan Cooper, vice president and general manager at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and Host Committee co-chair; Allen Thomas, southeast regional vice president of VALIC and immediate past-chair of the PAGE Foundation; Carol Sbarge, WSB-TV anchor; Howard Morrison, owner of Lebanon Plantation and PAGE Foundation chair; Honoree Mike Donnelly, Wells Fargo Atlanta region president; Gay Donnelly; and Leslie Mills, school improvement specialist with Georgia First District RESA and PAGE President.