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The Webb Fund

The Webb Fund empowers future generations of Webb students

Gifts to the Webb Fund enable the enrichment and advancement of academics, arts, and athletics as well as financial aid, co-curriculars such as WILD, the Emerging Voices program, and more. Essentially the Webb Fund provides resources beyond tuition that support all areas of the school and benefit all students in the academic year the funds are donated. With more than 20% of our yearly budget derived from annual donations and income from our endowment, gifts to the Webb Fund make a difference.

Why is it important to give to the Webb Fund?

Giving to the Webb Fund is one of the most impactful ways to support The Webb School and its mission. As the school’s annual giving program, the Webb Fund provides essential resources that enhance academic programs, student life, faculty development, and campus improvements. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a Webb education, and contributions from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends bridge the gap, ensuring that students have access to unparalleled learning opportunities. Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens the Webb experience for current and future generations, reinforcing the values of honor, integrity, and lifelong learning that define a Webb education. 

2024-2025 Webb Fund Chairs

Caroline Smith Pryor ’11 and Ryan Pryor ’12

Caroline Smith Pryor ’11, a Bell Buckle native, and Ryan Pryor ’12, a Wartrace native, both grew up around campus as Webb faculty children. Caroline is the daughter of two former Webb faculty members, history teacher L.R. Smith and French teacher and Foreign Language chair Madame Moira Judas Smith, and Ryan is the son of Raymond Pryor, Director of Technology. Both were members of the “Prehistoric Guard,” attending Webb for eight years as day students, with Caroline boarding her Senior year. Caroline received a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Studies from Davidson College in 2015 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi in 2018. Ryan received a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Education from the University of Chattanooga in 2015, and a Master of Education and Curriculum Design from the University of Mississippi in 2018. They live in Memphis, TN, with their dog Hugo.

Since 2018 Caroline has worked for Delta Health Alliance, the largest community-based nonprofit in Mississippi. As a Grant Writer for DHA, she works to fund health and education programs serving one of the most disadvantaged regions in the U.S. She also works with the Deneuville Learning Center for Women in Memphis, an adult learning center working to empower women to improve their lives through education and community. In 2018 Ryan helped found Crosstown High School, a nationally recognized charter school focused on rethinking high school through innovative approaches to secondary education. He currently serves as Crosstown’s Development Director and Personal Finance Instructor.

Webb Fund Parent Chairs

Photo of Kerrie and Tim French
Kerrie and Tim French

Kerrie and Tim French grew up in the Middle Tennessee area, but now reside in Bell Buckle since 2023. Kerrie is a Navy veteran and stay at home mom. Tim began a career in the Aircraft Industry and later moved into Transportation and Logistics until he retired. They both help out frequently and stay involved with Webb activities. They have three daughters, and four grandchildren. Their youngest daughter, Rin ‘26, started Webb in the seventh grade in 2019, and is involved with the Webb School’s Theatre program.

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