Our Focus
C2 was created to empower low-income parents to choose what is best for their child.
The C2 Opportunity Scholarship was established in 2018 and provides tax credited scholarships to low-income K-12 children within the Diocese of Birmingham to attend the Catholic school of their choice.
We believe that children should have every opportunity to succeed. Our fully accredited Catholic Schools offer an excellent education rooted in Gospel values and are ready to meet the needs of these students, preparing them for a lifelong journey of faith and learning that they might not find elsewhere.
Our
Mission & Values
At C2, our mission is to empower families to choose the school that best fits their child’s unique educational needs.
C2 provides scholarships to low-income, K-12 children who are not succeeding in their current environment. Scholarships are funded by the donation of corporate and individual Alabama income tax liability.
C2 is a parent-driven model. Parents complete an online application and email in supporting documents to apply. Scholarships are distributed on a first-completed, first-served basis with priority given to students zoned to attend a “failing” public school.
C2 is leading the way statewide to provide low-income children the educational opportunities to be successful and to have a productive future.
Our Board of Directors
C2 Opportunity Scholarships is governed by an unpaid, volunteer board of directors.
Karen Miller
Price Waterhouse
Ferris Stephens
Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama
Marc Ayers
Partner, Bradley Arant
Joseph Marino
President, JamCo Games
Terence Hawkins
Alabama Power
Di DiPiazza
Partner, DiPiazza
Wayne Hutchens
President, AT&T
Brian Bateh
Founder, Suki Foundation
Tim Hennessey, Jr.
Concepts & Associates
Kenneth Simon
Judicial Arbiter Group
Our Team
List of Services
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Andy RyanList Item 1
Executive Director
Andy came to Alabama in 2012 through the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education teaching fellows program. Before joining the AOSF team, he taught and administrated at a K-8 school in Mobile, where he witnessed firsthand the lives that were being transformed by the scholarship program. Andy earned his BA in English Writing and Rhetoric from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas and his Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame.
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Meghan Presnell
Marketing Director
Meghan Presnell is a communications and marketing expert with over 14 years of experience, specializing in strategies that amplify audience engagement and drive growth. Passionate about education reform, Meghan has dedicated much of her career to advancing school choice policies and expanding educational opportunities for families. As a parent, she has firsthand experience with the benefits of school choice programs, with both of her children participating in these programs since kindergarten. Prior to joining Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, she worked with non-profit education policy organizations, as well as retail and government contracting sectors, to develop brand identities and create user experiences that enhance outreach and impact.
A proud graduate of Florida State University, Meghan lives in Tallahassee, Florida with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
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Sherri Rowton
Director of Development
Sherri Rowton has devoted nearly three decades to fundraising and development, serving with the Dallas Arboretum, National Review Institute, and Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics. At Auburn, she witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education, partnering with alumni and donors whose generosity provided millions of dollars in support of deserving students. Now as part of the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund team, Sherri is eager to collaborate with businesses and individuals to help transform lives across our great state. A proud resident of Opelika, she has been actively involved in civic organizations including the Lee County Literacy Coalition, Youth for Christ, and the Opelika Historic Preservation Society. Sherri and her husband are the parents of two adult children.
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Abbie SchofieldList Item 3
Operations Manager
Originally from the small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Abbie learned firsthand the value and lasting effect that scholarships and grants can provide to a student in need. Because of those opportunities provided, Abbie graduated from the University of Alabama in 2016 where she received her BS in Accounting and Operations Management. After working in various managment roles for a large company, she found her passion in helping students and families reach their education goals.
Abbie proudly resides in Alabama with her husband, son, cat, and dog.
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Casandra MeguiarList Item 4
Development Manager
Casandra came to Alabama as a military spouse. She attended and graduated from Columbus State University in 2020 with a BA degree in Communication Studies and pursued a career as an educator. In 2022, she left teaching and found purpose in the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, in which she is still able to make an impact in the realm of education. Since joining the team, Casandra has worked directly with families across the state, assisting them in the application process and recording their stories on how the scholarship has helped their family, while simultaneously acting as the main contact for donors and efficiently guiding them through the donation process. Casandra lives in rural Alabama with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs.
