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

Classroom
Programs

Technology
Enhancements

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

ALUMNI REUNION TOURS

Beth Fowler

2024 - 2025 GRANTS COMMITTEE

Megan Ochs, Grants Committee Chairperson

Megan Cicero

Jessica Marien

Chris Price

Laura Wildman

Marisa Laing

Sarah Thelen

Ian Bartalos

Krista Lind, Staff Representative

2024 - 2025 SHINDIG COMMITTEE

Leanne Beezley
Sasha Boulware
Tracy Dillon
Bridget Hoffman
Jamie Kapke
Lindsay Peattie
Carrie Reiser
Jon Wilson

Krista Scholla

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.

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

Classroom
Programs

Technology
Enhancements

2024 - 2025 BOARD MEMBERS

ALUMNI REUNION TOURS

2024 - 2025 GRANTS COMMITTEE

2024 - 2025 SHINDIG COMMITTEE

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.

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​

Classroom Programs​

Technology​ Enhancements

2024 - 2025 BOARD MEMBERS

ALUMNI REUNION TOURS

2024 - 2025 GRANTS COMMITTEE

2024 - 2025 SHINDIG COMMITTEE

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.

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.

Professional
Development

Classroom
Programs

Technology
Enhancements

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.