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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​

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Classroom

Programs

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2

Technology​

Enhancements

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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 LundAssistant 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
 

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