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

2026 - 2027 BOARD MEMBERS

Leanne Beezley, President
Megan Cicero, President-elect
Brook Howard, Secretary
Tracy Dillon, Treasurer
Erik Lund, Assistant Treasurer
Gayle Boyd, Alumni Relations
Lindsay Perrey, Ambassadors
Jamie Kapke, Fundraising - Shindig
Kate Jones, Fundraising - Sponsorship
Alyson Carr, Communications
Megan Cicero, Grants
Sasha Boulware, Nominating
Allison Taylor, Past President
Leah Vomhof, Principal
Lindsay Peattie, PTA Representative

2026 - 2027 GRANTS COMMITTEE

Megan Cicero, Grants Committee Chairperson
Emily Sullivan
Maggie Affolter
Chris Price
Anna Jordan-Douglass
Emily Hess
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.

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.