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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
2025 - 2026 BOARD MEMBERS
Allison Taylor, President
Leanne Beezley, President-Elect
Brook Howard, Secretary
Erik Lund, Treasurer
Tracy Dillon, Assistant Treasurer
Gayle Boyd, Alumni Relations
Victoria Flower, Student Ambassadors
Jaimie Kapke, Fundraising - Shindig
Kate Jones, Fundraising - Sponsorship
Alyson Carr, Communications
Megan Cicero, Grants
Sasha Boulware, Nominating
Tracy Dillon, Fundraising Party
Leslie Eakes, Past President
Jason Peres, Principal
Stacey Grecian, PTA Representative
2025 - 2026 GRANTS COMMITTEE
Megan Cicero, Grants Committee Chairperson
Emily Sullivan
Jessica Marien
Chris Price
Laura Wildman
Marisa Laing
Sarah Thelen
Ian Bartalos
Krista Lind, Staff Representative
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.
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