Welcome to The First Things Foundation for Positive Change

On May 10, 2003, Dr. Renee Lewis was awarded the first Ph.D. in the 92-year history of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

In 2004, Dr. Lewis established The First Things Foundation for Positive Change to commemorate the event and promote educational excellence, particularly the literacy of children and families.

Learning the “first things” early.

“I became the first because I was blessed to learn the ‘first things’ early in life. Now, I’m happy to share them with you.”

– Dr. Renee Lewis