Tim Jarman is the Executive Director of Schreiber Foundation, a Wilmington, NC based non-profit that works to remove financial, social, and practical barriers standing between young men and college graduation. Tim is a Wilmington native and Educator of the Year winner for his work in New Hanover County Schools.

In addition to his work in education, Tim has stayed true to his passions while remaining heavily involved in the community. He serves on the Community Advisory Council (CAC) for the New Hanover Community Endowment, as well as owns the Fuzzy Needle, a record and bookstore, and is a part owner of a skateboard company, Transportation Unit.

Tim holds a Bachelor’s Degree from UNC Chapel Hill and a Masters Degree from Harvard University.

In this episode, we explore:

• His path from Wilmington Highschool to Harvard University, and back to teaching Highschool in New Hanover County.
• The importance and role that consistency and presence play in education and leadership.
• How the Schreiber Foundation supports students from middle school through college.
• How he helps bring community perspective into local decision-making with the CAC.

Schreiber Foundation

Timothy Ryan Jarman - New Hanover Community Endowment

The Fuzzy Needle

Transportation Unit