The District 39 Educational Foundation has been incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1993. We are an independent volunteer group that raises and grants funds for projects that expand, enrich, and complement educational opportunities for the students, staff, and community in District 39. We provide programs and materials through our Gripp Grants that our community is not able to fund with tax dollars alone. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees includes parents, teachers, business owners, and other members of the District 39 community.
The Foundation’s Mission
- Promote educational innovation and excellence
- Encourage community involvement and support for education
- Challenge educators to raise their aspirations for educational programs
- Increase students’ global awareness and understanding of human diversity
- Expand opportunities for students to fulfill their varied interests and talents
Foundation Trustees for 2018-2019
Officers
Brooke Conkey – Chair
Monica Grubbs – Vice-Chair
Sara McSpedon – Treasurer
Kim Peters – Secretary
Committee Chairpersons
Rebecca Lieber & Michele Coffey – Fundraising Co-Chairs
Julie Adrianopoli – Foundation Strategy Committee Chair
Linda McKenzie – Board Development Chair
Anne Stumpf & Monica Grubbs – Math and Science Co-Chairs
Amanda Doblin – Marketing Chair
Mhairi Phillips – Fine Arts Chair
Kristie O’Neill – Gripp Grant Chair
School Liaisons
Meredith Ilg – Harper Liaison
Amanda Doblin – McKenzie Liaison
Kerrie Crawford – WJHS Liaison
Liesel Brown – Highcrest Liaison
Julie Hanahan – Romona Liaison
Carmel Glynn – Central Liaison
Additional Board Members
Kristen Bowie
Mike Cabonargi
Sophie Candido
Kari Cremascoli – Superintendent
Betsy Crosswhite
Karen Fischer
Lisa Hirschle
Tanya Jeong
Cameron Johnson
Darshana Lele
Debbie Lincoln
Dana McLaughlin
MaryAnne O’Keefe
Lindsay Shea
Jen Truszkowski
Krystal Verestraete
Honored Lifetime Member
Sam Mikaelian