MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The differences that make Mercer Island schools excel are involved parents, energized students, and private donations. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation is here to encourage more of all three.
All In For Kids!
Each fall, funding requests support strategic programs in core academics and enrichment. Foundation support through community donations is absolutely critical in providing the rich education our community and parents expect and every Mercer Island student deserves. This fall’s goal is $488,300.
FOUR WAYS YOU FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
SCHOOLS ARE BUILDINGS THAT HAVE FOUR WALLS WITH “TOMORROW” INSIDE
Strong schools are the heart of our vibrant community and keep Mercer Island property values high.
ABOUT THE MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation envisions a public-school community that ensures students have an opportunity to learn, thrive and reach their highest potential today and into their future.
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) public service, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and improving the quality of education provided to ALL students of the Mercer Island School District by obtaining contributions for the public schools.
In 1981, parents and community leaders had a dream – a vision of enriched opportunities for students and teachers through a privately funded organization. Due to the diligent efforts of these volunteers, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation was formed. The Foundation has become the catalyst for the Mercer Island community to guarantee every teacher has access to the most up-to-date, innovative educational materials that guarantee exceptional teaching and learning experiences for every student. Donations to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation have continued to grow. Families and businesses throughout the Mercer Island community have invested more than $23M creating an ongoing legacy of excellence in education. The tremendous success of the organization lies in the simple fact that the Mercer Island Schools Foundation was born in a community that places value on quality education.
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation Board of Directors consists of community and business leaders who believe that every child deserves an excellent education.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fatema (Tema) E. F. Burkey Esq.
Attorney, Community Volunteer
fburkey@gmail.com
Linda Chen
Community Volunteer
Linda_y_chen@hotmail.com
Kevin Chou
Partner at Miller, Egan, Molter & Nelson
kevin.chou@millereagan.com
Andrea Dickstein
Community Volunteer
apdickstein@yahoo.com
Hilary Doroski
Executive Committee: Vice President
hilpsmith@yahoo.com
Dawn Dunn
Community Volunteer
dawn.dunn@gmail.com
Heather Emery
Community Volunteer
heatheremery3646@gmail.com
Laurie Givan
Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
Lauriegivan71@gmail.com
James Gwertzman
Asia/Pacific PopCap at Electronic Arts
james@playfab.com
Linhu Hao
Community Volunteer
linui00@gmail.com
Carmen Jacobs
Chief Operating Office
DA Davidson
Executive Committee: Secretary
cjacobs@dadco.com
Jerry Kavesh
CEO, 3P Marketplace Solutions
Executive Committee: Treasurer
jkavesh@gmail.com
Nancy MacCormack
Community Volunteer
nancyjmaccormack@gmail.com
Gordon McGrath
Boeing
gordon.h.mcgrath@boeing.com
Christina Riffle
Community Volunteer
Executive Committee: Co-President
CRocky421@gmail.com
Nina Li Smith
Broker John L Scott
ninalismith@johnlscott.com
Greta Stednick
Community Volunteer
stednickfamily@hotmail.com
Susan Szafir
Community Volunteer
susan_Szafir@yahoo.com
STAFF
Penny Yantis,
Executive Director
penny@misf.com
Julie Duffié
Operations & Finance Manager
julie@misf.com
Tammy Shoop
Development Director
tammy@misf.com
Mallory Lundell
Project Facilitator
mallory@misf.com
INVEST IN A CHILD’S FUTURE TODAY
Exceptional education is the foundation upon which our children
will build their lives.
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