Deelite Cashman Ernst Literacy Fund for Elementary Literacy

Deelite Ernst’s family and friends initiated this circle in her memory. Deelite treasured time with her children, and was also devoted to her “other” children, her first grade students at Adams School. Deelite dedicated herself to their education, and the warm hugs and kisses she received daily from past and present students were evidence of her impact on their lives. This Circle funded literacy education at Adams Elementary School until 2019 and was celebrated in 2006. In 2018, the family of Billie Embree, a former Title I Reader teacher, left memorials from Mrs. Embree’s passing to this Circle. Mrs. Embree dedicated her entire life to teaching and especially 4th-6th Grade Reading at Baldwin Intermediate School. When Adams School closed, the Circle was re-designated for Elementary Literacy throughout the district.