About Us

MISSION:
Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools.
VISION:
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation functions as the leading facilitator of community investment in Edmond Public  Schools.
HISTORY:
Founded in 1984 by a group of Edmond Public Schools parents, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation is a recognized 501(c) 3 non-profit organization focused on the development and management of resources to support both the immediate needs and long-term sustainability of the Edmond Public Schools District.

Since its inception, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation has provided direct financial support to Edmond Public Schools and administered programs that impact Edmond Public Schools students.  Resources allocated include: classroom support, student scholarships, educator awards, advocacy, community mobilization and district-wide innovative programs.  
IMPACT:
Read more about the impact of the Edmond Public Schools Foundation in our Impact Statement for the 2023 -2024 school year on the impact page.
GOAL STATEMENT:
Between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2026, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation will invest $2.6 million into Edmond Public Schools with the support of community partners, leverage an additional $1.7 million in support, grow its endowment by $280,000, secure 10 Legacy Society members and find creative ways to collaborate as a partner in public education.

CORE VALUES:
Public Education:   We believe outstanding public education is the cornerstone of a great community.
Collaboration:   We believe in collaborating with the community, district staff, students and our stakeholders.
Community Investment:  We believe community investment builds stronger schools.
Integrity:  We believe in upholding public trust through integrity in all of our work.
Innovation and Creativity:   We believe in transforming ideas into reality through creative problem solving to meet the needs of our stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
CASSIE NIEMANN, President
CHRIS CODDING, Vice President
AUSTIN FUGITT, Treasurer
DEVONA WHITFIELD, Secretary
RYAN SILER, Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
DEBBIE BENDICK
TONY BLATT
EMILY CRAIN
JEFF DESPAIN
CARLY FREEMAN
DONNY HECTOR
DR. RUTH JACKSON
CARRIE KYGER
HEATHER LAWRENCE
CHARLIE PRICE
CARLOS RODRIGUEZ
JESSICA SANDERS
MARK TAYLOR
JENNIFER WEBSTER
CHRISTI WOODWORTH



ADVISORY MEMBERS:
DR. JOSH DELICH, EPS Superintendent
CYNTHIA BENSON, EPS Board Member
MARK NASH, Mayor, City of Edmond
DR. TONY ROSE, Executive Director Secondary Education
TAYLOR BELOTE, EPS Teacher of the Year
COLLEEN GRINDSTAFF, EPS Support Personnel
JASON HAYES, EPS School Administrator
SARAH LUCAS, EPS Parent
DAVID CREW BOYD, EPS Student

STAFF:
ASHLEIGH GIBSON, Chief Executive Officer
ANITA NASH, Director of Programs and Operations
VACANT, Community Development and Communications Manager
VACANT, Administrative Specialist