The success of The Education Foundation is in large part due to the many contributions of time and talent from volunteer business and education leaders.

We need community engagement and we have many worthwhile opportunities for involvement that advance us toward our goals and require a diverse set of perspectives.

The board of directors has established a process for matching volunteer interests and perspectives with the goals and strategies of each committee and task force.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Jess Wickersham at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will gladly see to it that you receive more information.

Committees

Executive - David Ramey, Chair - Includes the board officers and at-large members of the board.

Resource Development/Stewardship - Henry Givens, Chair - Plans and oversees strategies for securing a diverse and sustainable funding base.

Marketing/Communications - Brad Davis, Chair - Recommends strategies for increasing the visibility and awareness of the The Education Foundation’s vision, mission and goals.

Finance - Doug Earnst, Chair – Oversee the development and monitoring of the annual budget.

Career Academies Leadership Council - Chair TBD - Create a support structure that initiates and coordinates Regional Advisory Committees according to regional master plan priorities and timeline.

Trident Industry Partnership (TIP) Councils - Chairs TBD as committees are established - Provide guidance to specific career pathways/academies on curriculum in relation to employer needs; facilitate availability of learning opportunities in the workplace.

Taskforces

Career Academies Master Plan - Deb Campeau, Chair – Establishes a master plan for career academies in the community that is informed by economic development and workforce needs.

Principal for a Day - Anita Zucker, Chair – Develops recommendations for Principal for a Day as a strategy for developing and strengthening school-business partnerships.

Business Education Summit - Chad Vail, Chair 2010, Chair 2011 TBD – Plans the theme and program for the annual event in alignment with The Education Foundation’s strategic goals.

Return on Investment - Joan Ustin, Chair – Assesses the impact of Education Foundation programs and initiatives; coordinates evaluation activities, examines results and recommends improvements and new initiatives.

P-20 Council - Tony Johnson, Chair – Promotes alignment of curriculum at all educational levels (pre-school through graduate education) with the needs and requirements of the workforce.