Our 2024 Impact
1,700
Students Served
82%
Students with Demonstrated Financial Need
583
Graduates of Meeting Street Schools
83%
Alumni Who Are Enrolled in College
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Our Founders
Ben and Kelly Navarro
Ben and Kelly Navarro, visionary leaders and dedicated philanthropists, founded Meeting Street Schools with a shared passion for transforming education. The Navarros were driven by a steadfast belief that a child’s zip code should not define their access to quality education. In 2008, they established Meeting Street Academy, an independent school designed to provide hard-working students with an exceptional education. Their commitment to excellence in education continues to inspire and support initiatives that expand opportunities for students across South Carolina.
Susu and George Dean Johnson, Jr.
Susu and George Dean Johnson, Jr. are lifelong champions of Spartanburg. A former educator and state representative, respectively, both are philanthropists who have spearheaded transformative projects across the community in education, the arts and business. The Johnsons are the founders and funders of Meeting Street Academy – Spartanburg, a public charter school.
