District 95 Educational Foundation News

Volume 39| September 24, 2021

FOUNDATION NEWS

THANK YOU to our booth hosts, performers, volunteers, partners, and attendees for making our Inaugural Cultural Diversity Celebration a success! Despite the heat, it was a wonderful event that focused on CELEBRATING and SHARING the diverse cultures in our D95 community. Click HERE to see more pictures and learn more about it!

Thank you to our event partners:

Check out this video that recaps the event!

The Foundation is partnering with the District to promote Social Emotional Learning. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @D95Foundation and learn more SEL tidbits on Tuesdays & Thursdays! Try the various tips at home with your families!

What does the Foundation do?

Teacher innovation and speaker grants
Resources for District 95 initiatives such as Lego League, Film Festival, STEAM Possible, INCubatorEdu
Partner for high school internship opportunities
Academic funding for under-resourced students
Author in Residence
Basic needs for under-resourced students through Joanie's Closet
Cultural Diversity Celebration

Board of Trustees

Brad Bailey- Chair

Sandra Frampton- Immediate Past Chair

Lisa Warren- Treasurer

Ann Marie McConnell- Corporate Secretary

Lisa Ballotti- Co-Vice Chair Communications

Jennifer McGrath- Co-Vice Chair Communications

Andy Spetter- Vice Chair Grants & Initiatives

Stephanie King- Vice Chair Fund Development

Kelley Gallt- District 95 Superintendent & Trustee

Indra Josephs- Trustee

Kristen Paul- Trustee

Vas Russis- Trustee

John Sfire- Trustee Emeritus

Erica Chianelli- Executive Director

The mission of the District 95 Educational Foundation is to raise funds and provide resources for additional innovations that empower all learners to achieve personal excellence.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners

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District 95 Educational Foundation | 847-540-5494 | foundation@lz95.org | www.district95foundation.org