Tennessee Board of Regents honors Goinses for philanthropy
J.L. and Martha Bond Goins were born to parents whose education ended with early elementary school. Neither had the financial support from home to attend college, and yet they became lifelong educators who continue to support students during their retirement. J.L. Goins, former president of what is now Pellissippi State Community College, and Martha Goins, who worked as a counselor at Oak Ridge High School until retirement, received the Pellissippi 2020 Chancellorâs Award for Excellence in Philanthropy at their Friendsville home Dec. 11. The award honors individuals, companies and organi...