HOW THE EAST FUND STARTED
Our story began in 2003 when a group of parents founded The East Fund, which is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and quality of educational programming for students at Shawnee Mission East.
Our grants focus on three areas:
Professional
Development
1
Classroom
Programs
2
Technology
Enhancements
3
MISSION
The mission of The East Fund is to enhance the educational experience and to create resources to provide opportunities for all students and teachers to reach their maximum potential.
GOAL
Our goal is to provide educational opportunities and innovation to benefit every student at Shawnee Mission East.
VISION
Our vision is to create a learning environment where expectations and aspirations are high.
2024 - 2025 BOARD MEMBERS
Leslie Eakes, President
Allison Taylor, President-Elect
Brook Howard, Secretary
Paul Stiglic, Treasurer
Erik Lund, Assistant Treasurer
Leanne Beezley, Alumni Relations
Victoria Flower, Student Ambassadors
Sasha Boulware, Fundraising Party
Tracy Dillon, Fundraising Party
Jamie Kapke, Communications
Megan Ochs, Grants Chairman
Jill Wehner, Nominating
Betsy Ballard, Video Board/Advertising
Christina Wilkerson, Past President
Jason Peres, Principal
Gayle Boyd, PTA Representative
2024 - 2025 GRANTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Megan Ochs, Grants Committee Chairperson
Megan Cicero
Jessica Marien
Chris Price
Laura Wildman
Marisa Laing
Sarah Thelen
Ian Bartalos
Krista Lind, Staff Representative
ALUMNI REUNION TOURS
Beth Fowler