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:

RYAN SILER, President
CASSIE NIEMANN, Vice President
AUSTIN FUGITT, Treasurer
DR. RUTH JACKSON, Secretary
RUTHIE RIGGS, Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

CHRIS CODDING
EMILY CRAIN
JEFF DESPAIN
YOUSSI FARAG
HEATHER GARDNER
MICHAEL GRAFTON
CARRIE KYGER
HEATHER LAWRENCE
CHRIS RODRIGUEZ
MARK TAYLOR
DEVONA WHITFIELD
BRETT WINDSOR
JULIE WOODARD
CHRISTI WOODWORTH



ADVISORY MEMBERS:

DR. ANGELA GRUNEWALD, EPS Superintendent
COURTNEY HOBGOOD, EPS Board Member
DARRELL DAVIS, Mayor, City of Edmond
DR. TONY ROSE, Executive Director Secondary Education
JENNIFER VAN HUSS, EPS Teacher of the Year
JESSICA DUNCAN, EPS Support Personnel
JASON HAYES, EPS School Administrator
SARAH LUCAS, EPS Parent
DELANEY GRUBBS, EPS Student

STAFF:

DEANNA BOSTON, Chief Executive Officer
ANITA NASH, Programs and Operations Manager
HALLE MCMULLEN, Community Development Coordinator