A Celebration of Excellence Brought to You by the Helena Education Foundation
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A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION HONORING DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS AND ACHIEVERS AND THE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS WHO INSPIRED THEM H H H Great schools are everyone’s business A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION HONORING DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS AND ACHIEVERS AND THE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS WHO INSPIRED THEM May Fourteenth, Two Thousand and Eighteen Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel H Helena, Montana HELENA EDUCATION Audrey Barber HELENA HELENA FOUNDATION HHS board representative PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF Merwin Barrows BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION Lisa Cordingley Susan Blossom TRUSTEES 2018-2019 Jack Copps Executive Director Superintendent of Schools Jack Copps Sarah Sullivan Teresa Geremia-Chart Superintendent of Schools Chair Wynn Randall Development Director –ex officio Principal, Project for Terry Beaver Alternative Learning Alexandra Ohman Helen Christensen Vice Chair Program Coordinator Steve Thennis Lynn Etchart Tyler Emmert Principal, Kelly Irvine Libby Goldes Helena High School HELENA EDUCATION Brett Zanto Kendra Lenhardt Karen Goldsberry FOUNDATION Principal, Capital High School BOARD OF Tim Lynch Jeff Hindoien DIRECTORS Tim Meldrum Luke Muszkiewicz Jenny Bloomquist Tasha Peterson Sanjay Talwani President CHS board representative Jordan Straub Corey Crum HHS Student Representative President-Elect Francie Tupper Jason Loble CHS Student Representative Secretary Jennifer Walsh Kyle Spencer Treasurer OUR MISSION The Helena Education Foundation (HEF) benefits Helena Public Schools students and staff by serving as a catalyst and funding source for new ideas, programs and educational opportunities. As a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (501(c)(3)) of local citizens, HEF enriches public school education in our capital city through investment of time, talent, funding and resources and works to increase private support for public education. 2 HEFMT.ORG A B O U T T H E HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONNECTIONS n Issues Institutes provide a forum for Helena public school The Helena Education Foundation (HEF) serves as an important teachers, students and community members to learn from link between community and public education. HEF provides leading professionals around the country. Recently, HEF support for teachers, and programs that enrich academic oppor- aired Chasing the Dragon and hosted a panel of experts to tunities for the over 8,000 K-12th grade students in Helena’s discuss opioid addiction with high school students as well schools. Central to HEF’s impact and success is the understand- as the community. ing that excellent public schools forge healthy communities— n Harrison Writing Awards focus on the importance of places where we all want to live, work and play. writing skills and recognize outstanding young writers with cash awards. PROGRAMS Pen & Ink magazine features the creative work of student HEF’s programs benefit students, teachers, parents, administra- n writers and artists. tors and the community. No doubt, you or someone you know, has been impacted by our work. STRUCTURE n Carnival Classic kicks off each school year with a The Helena Education Foundation: community-wide event. Is a 501(c)3 tax exempt charity and philanthropic organization n Fabulous Firsts gives to every incoming first grader (over of local citizens independent of the Helena Public School Dis- 600), an award-winning, hard cover book of his or her own. trict but one that is complementary and collaborative with it. n Great Conversations provides a night of thought-provoking Works to increase private support for public education conversation about relevant topics to promote lifelong learning. above and beyond that which is constitutionally mandated and provided. n Great Ideas Grants awards more than $40,000 annually to teachers for innovative classroom projects. Serves as a catalyst and funding source for new and innovative ideas, programs and education methods. n Celebration of Excellence honors distinguished graduating scholars, achievers and their teachers—celebrating excellence, Relies on donations to fund ongoing work and to provide drive and leadership. new programs to meet the emerging needs of our students and community. n Vigilante Academy provides community volunteer opportunities to high school students. Strives for excellence in organizational practices through a community representative board of directors, and systems Trading Places fosters understanding and collaboration n that adhere to governance best practices and procedures for by linking community and school leaders. thoughtful, responsible and efficient stewardship of the n Let’s Talk About Great Teachers acknowledges, at the generous contributions we receive from our community. Great Conversations event, those special teachers who Is recognized as a leader and mentor among education make a difference in the lives of our children every day. foundations throughout the state of Montana. HEFMT.ORG 3 HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2017-2018 FUND DRIVE PARTNERS We are deeply grateful for these generous businesses and donors who support the Helena Education Foundation and public education in our community. This list reflects gifts received from May 1, 2017 through April 20, 2018 The greatest care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this donor roll; if an error has occurred, please contact us at 406.443.2545 so we may correct it. * Denotes a Helena Public School District employee ** Denotes a current HEF Board member *** Denotes both DIAMOND PARTNER Sullivan Financial Group, Inc Todd and Libbi Lovshin Dr. Timothy C. Ballweber, D.D.S. MS Tempest Technologies Jeff and Perri May Blue Cross Blue Shield Dennis and Phyllis Washington Tim** and Dana* Meldrum of Montana Foundation Keith and Katie Meyer Cordillera Communications Montana Book & Toy Company Tom and Lisa Cordingley SILVER PARTNER Brian Morris and Cherche Prezeau Montana Radio Company Ginger and Michael Agee Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Reach Higher Montana Anderson ZurMuehlen and Mosaic Architecture, PC Verizon Employee Benefit Resources Northrop Grumman Ron Waterman Anonymous NorthWestern Energy Anonymous Shawn and Lisa Peterson RUBY PARTNER Helen and Bill Ballinger Mary Louise Rankin Allegiance Benefit Plan Edward and Mary Barrett Barb* and Bill Ridgway Management, Inc. Ron and Connie Bergum Robert Peccia & Associates Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail, Best Western Premier Abigail St. Lawrence Kyle** and Jonette Spencer Helena Great Northern Hotel Tim Speyer Chris and Helen** Christensen Jim and Laura Brown Valley Bank Mike and Chelsey Frank Carroll College Duane and Sue Wright Health Care Services Corporation Christensen & Prezeau, PLLP Helena Independent Record Crowley Fleck, PLLP SAPPHIRE PARTNER Mark and Sheri Johnston Corey** and Darci Crum Alan and Nancy Nicholson D.A. Davidson Merwin** and Sandra Barrows Sodexo, Inc. Dowl, LLC The Base Camp William and Judy Walter Enterprise Holdings Loren and Susan** Blossom Mark and Lynn** Etchart Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, Inc. EMERALD PARTNER Keith and Susan Foster Bullock Construction Services John and Jennifer** Bloomquist McDonald’s, Terry and Somer Gauthier Donna Burgess Luke Duran, Element L Design Jeff and Libby Goldes, M.D. John Chart* and First Interstate Bank Teresa Geremia-Chart Rick and Jane Hays Jerry Foley Jack*** and Penny Copps Helena Kiwanis Foundation PayneWest Insurance Mary Jane Davidson Colin and Kelly** Irvine Don Pogreba* The Family Dianne Kuehn Sarah Scott Ellen and Eric Feaver Jason** and Sarah Loble 4 HEFMT.ORG HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Helena Education Association Ray Flaherty and Lisa Larsen Carol Clifford and Helena Exchange Club Karen and Garry Hicks Edward Thomson Hindoien for School Board Laura Holmes Kahlee Marina Dalton* Marilyn Hudson Brooke Hunter Joslyn Davidson* Rick E. Johnson Chuck Johnson and Patricia Hunt Bruce and Catherine Day Luxan & Murfitt, PLLP Blair and Gretchen Krumm Nikki and Denny DesRosier Sherry J. Meador Rob and Melanie LaClair Energy Laboratories Mike and Kathy Sampson, Jesse and Jill Laslovich Susan Epstein and Spencer Shropshire Montana Broom and Brush Ronald Lee Dr. Mike and Diane Carlson Evans Montana’s Credit Unions Tom and Janet Lipp Robert and Erin Farris-Olsen Montana Eyecare Mike and Renee McMahon Fred and Judy Flanders Montana Federation Toni and Bob Person of Public Employees Moffie Funk Alicia Pichette Jeff and Jeannie Morrison Lorretta Lynde and Bob Fusie Dave Pillatzke Mountain West Bank Endowment John Galt and Kelly Minehan Galt Andrea and Mark Scherting Susan Nimick Ghost Art Gallery Grant and Margaret Stiffler Opportunity Bank Beverly Gibson Jack Stults and Daphne Crosbie Pepsi Cola of Helena Heidi Goettel and Bob Cochran Mark and Susan* Sweeney Steven and Christi Pilcher Michael Green and Kiely Keane Vanessa Sybert Joan and Charles Rolling Loren and Cynthia Gustafson Dana Toole Rotary Club of Helena Phil and Karry Hauck Sarah Urban* Bob Rowe and Melanie Reynolds Elizabeth Heiser* Margaret Woo St. Peter’s Health Scott and Gretchen Hibbard Steve and Beth Yeakel Jerry and Sandra Sept Ralph and Billie Higgins Shodair Children’s Hospital Philip Hohenlohe and Harnek Singh and Ishinder Kaur BRONZE PARTNER Andrea Rankin Spieker Sprinklers Andy and Marika Adamek Mary Ellen Holverson and Matthew Cohn Peter Sullivan and Barbara Harris Pam* and Jeff Aldrich Andy Hunthausen and Gene and Bev Allen Tom and Scottie Trebon Pam Ponich American Chemet Uncle Dale Tig Vernon Dr. Deb Jacobsen* John and Nina Baucus Robert and Kimberly Worthy