HOW THE EAST FUND STARTED
Our story began in 2003 when a group of parents founded The East Fund Fund, which is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and quality of educational programming for students at Shawnee Mission East.
Our didactic 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 alike 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.
BOARD MEMBERS
Lindsay Sowden, President
Kelly Martucci, President-Elect
Shannan McKee, Secretary
Jenny Spencer, Treasurer
Michelle Tilton, Alumni Relations
Amy Prendiville, Alumni Relations
Jane Emley, Student Ambassadors
Casey Brock, Fundraising Party
Tracy Tetrick, Fundraising Party
Laurie Morrissey, Fundraising Party
Sally Hardinger, Communications
Erin Billingsley, Grants Chairman
Ashly Hanson, Nominating
Jenn Miller, Video Board/Advertising
Carrie Hembree, Past President
Scott Sherman, Principal
April Crosser, PTA Representative
Amy Moore, PTA Representative
GRANTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Erin Billingsley, Chairperson
Krista Fort
Blair Gogel
Kim Cronenwett
Cary Miller
Carrie Reiser
Jill Wehner
Krista Lind, Staff Representative
ALUMNI REUNION TOURS
Beth Fowler
EAST FUND AMBASSADORS
What is an East Fund Ambassador?
East Fund Ambassadors are Shawnee Mission East students that serve as liaisons from the East Fund Board to the student body and community. The East Fund Ambassadors promote the East Fund via social media and representation.
For more information about the East Fund Ambassadors, contact Jane Emley at
2020-2021 East Fund Ambassadors
Ashton Emley, 12th Grade
Rose Kanaley, 12th Grade
Dom Zanone, 12th Grade
Lindsey Brown, 11th Grade
Greer Hembree, 11th Grade
Barrett McKee, 11th Grade
Blake Sowden, 11th Grade
John Spencer, 11th Grade