About
The Foundation
We’re a team of passionate public school advocates. Our backgrounds span business, education & non-profits. Together we work hard for the students, teachers and staff that make up the community of Sheboygan. Together we hope to help create the highest quality programs and facilities right here in Sheboygan.
in SPEF grants given to enrich learning in Sheboygan over the past 20 years.
Vision
Our Great Vision & Mission
The Sheboygan Public Education Foundation, Inc. ( a 501 (c) 3 organization) will raise contributions to enhance our students’ educational opportunities by supporting high quality facilities and programs.
The Foundation will accomplish this mission by working cohesively with the community, to develop and amplify a revenue source that will enhance the amenities that are currently available to our children.
The Foundation will provide an opportunity for individuals in the Sheboygan area to give back to their community.
Our Team
Since our founding we’ve distributed over $1.5 million of grants to the students, faculty and staff in Sheboygan public schools. Those dollars have covered new technologies, transformational experiences like field trips and spectacular facility additions + renovations (Yoga Ball seating and piano replacements. We believe we’re just getting started!
Roxanne Pauls*
Terry Shircel*
Kurt Kober, Vice President
David Freitag
Craig Mazza
Chris Conway
Jerry Jones, President
Seth Harvatine *
Wayne Kolzow, Treasurer
Jennifer Scapellato
Laurie VanVeghel
Tina Brunmeier
Kris Fritz
Anne Holzem
Heidi Boehmer - SASD School Board Rep (Non-Voting)
Maeve Quinn
Mary Lynne Donohue
Abby Kiefer
Carol Kolzow
Paula French Van Akkeren
Bob Gorges
Whitney Viglietti
Jean Waibel
Rev. Julia Hollister
Martha Laning
Donna Wendlandt
*Advisory/Non-voting
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