About UsHistory of Enumclaw Schools Foundation (ESF)
A small group of community advocates and District Staff founded the Enumclaw Schools Foundation in 2004, with a mission to enhance and support academic and extracurricular programs in the Enumclaw School District. Working as a start-up nonprofit under the Enumclaw Chamber's Enumclaw Community Enhancement Foundation the ESF began seeking contributions. Led by President Linda Atkins, the ESF launched its first fundraiser, Finisterra and the Enumclaw Schools Strings Program benefit concert in March of 2005. Proceeds benefited the Strings Program.
Activities of the ESF were quietly dormant over the next few years, with limited fundraising efforts. From 2005 through 2008, the Foundation helped to underwrite expenses for the Enumclaw School District summer Literacy Camps and the community Day of Outreach efforts.
In 2009 severe state budget cuts forced the Enumclaw School District to reduce its premiere Full Day Kindergarten offering to all students free of charge, and return to a tuition based program. After six years of successful full day kindergarten strategies the community, parents and staff rallied at the 11th hour to fundraise for vital scholarships for the most needy children. The All Children, All Day, Find a Way! advocates needed a channel to work through for their fundraising , and turned to the Enumclaw Schools Foundation.
Now our re-organized Enumclaw Schools Foundation board is increasing community membership, has attained its independent 501(c)3 tax-exempt status, has developed a new Mission and Vision, has three signature events to establish itself as an emerging philanthropic partner with the Enumclaw School District.
Johna Thomson
President
Black Diamond
Johna Thomson is passionate about “building community.” She puts that passion to work through her volunteer efforts by serving on boards and committees in the communities of Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Maple Valley. Johna worked for twenty years in the non-profit sector, serving as an Executive Director for the last five years. Photography is Johna’s favorite hobby, and snow skiing with husband Dave and sons Teegan and Tristan is her family’s favorite activity together.
President
Black Diamond
Johna Thomson is passionate about “building community.” She puts that passion to work through her volunteer efforts by serving on boards and committees in the communities of Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Maple Valley. Johna worked for twenty years in the non-profit sector, serving as an Executive Director for the last five years. Photography is Johna’s favorite hobby, and snow skiing with husband Dave and sons Teegan and Tristan is her family’s favorite activity together.
Dale Holland
President-Elect
Past Member Enumclaw School Board
Enumclaw
Dale runs his own law firm in Enumclaw. This, and his four children, keep he and his wife, Mary, busy beyond belief. He enjoys fly fishing every chance he gets, and wishes he was doing it right now instead of writing this bio.
President-Elect
Past Member Enumclaw School Board
Enumclaw
Dale runs his own law firm in Enumclaw. This, and his four children, keep he and his wife, Mary, busy beyond belief. He enjoys fly fishing every chance he gets, and wishes he was doing it right now instead of writing this bio.
Joanne Dunn
Secretary
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Secretary
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Joan Welsh
Treasurer
Welsh Commissioning Group, Inc.
Enumclaw
Joan has always loved learning, and education has been an important foundation in her and her family's lives. But her love and enjoyment became passionate as her involvement progressed from Scout Leader, to PTA President, to Preschool Board member, EHS Design Team, Graduation Requirements Committee, and EHS Band and Orchestra Boosters. Joan and her husband Bryan have lived in Enumclaw since 1992 and have their own engineering company in Auburn where she is the VP of Business and Operations. They have three children, Derek, Meghan, and Jillian who graduated in 2006, 2008, and 2011, respectively, from EHS. They all love snow-skiing, boating, camping, Cape Disappointment, and just having fun together.
Treasurer
Welsh Commissioning Group, Inc.
Enumclaw
Joan has always loved learning, and education has been an important foundation in her and her family's lives. But her love and enjoyment became passionate as her involvement progressed from Scout Leader, to PTA President, to Preschool Board member, EHS Design Team, Graduation Requirements Committee, and EHS Band and Orchestra Boosters. Joan and her husband Bryan have lived in Enumclaw since 1992 and have their own engineering company in Auburn where she is the VP of Business and Operations. They have three children, Derek, Meghan, and Jillian who graduated in 2006, 2008, and 2011, respectively, from EHS. They all love snow-skiing, boating, camping, Cape Disappointment, and just having fun together.
Bob Baer
Enumclaw Community Representative
Retired
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Enumclaw Community Representative
Retired
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Jim Barchek
Past-President
Retired ESD Superintendent
Enumclaw
Dr. Jim Barchek was a teacher in public schools and universities. He was Superintendent of the Enumclaw School District from 1986 to 1996.
Past-President
Retired ESD Superintendent
Enumclaw
Dr. Jim Barchek was a teacher in public schools and universities. He was Superintendent of the Enumclaw School District from 1986 to 1996.
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Shannon Campbell
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
Brenda Caraveo
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
Mayra Caraveo
Enumclaw Community Representative
Franciscan Medical Group
Enumclaw
Enumclaw Community Representative
Franciscan Medical Group
Enumclaw
Cathy Fallen-Mathews
STEM Committee Chair
Pacific Metallurgical Inc.
Enumclaw
Cathy is the CEO of Pacific Metallurgical, a small family-owned business of 60 employees in the Kent Valley. She is passionate about promoting awareness of the variety of jobs in the manufacturing and supporting career pathways that provide the skills needed to be successful in the workforce. Cathy moved to Enumclaw in 1981, with her late husband. Her children, Derek, Shannon and Brooke, attended Enumclaw schools and graduated from EHS in the mid- 90’s. While raising her children she was involved in their many club activities, which included Cub Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, 4H, and swim team. ESF term expires 2014.
STEM Committee Chair
Pacific Metallurgical Inc.
Enumclaw
Cathy is the CEO of Pacific Metallurgical, a small family-owned business of 60 employees in the Kent Valley. She is passionate about promoting awareness of the variety of jobs in the manufacturing and supporting career pathways that provide the skills needed to be successful in the workforce. Cathy moved to Enumclaw in 1981, with her late husband. Her children, Derek, Shannon and Brooke, attended Enumclaw schools and graduated from EHS in the mid- 90’s. While raising her children she was involved in their many club activities, which included Cub Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, 4H, and swim team. ESF term expires 2014.
Keri Marquand
FDK Committee Co-Chair
Principal, Westwood Elementary
Black Diamond
FDK Committee Co-Chair
Principal, Westwood Elementary
Black Diamond
Nancy Merrill
FDK Committee Co-Chair
Enumclaw School Board
Enumclaw
A founding ESF board member, and 19 year School Director, Nancy has made public education an important volunteer priority for her time. She is a 1975 graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California and maintained her Registered Dietitian status until retiring her license in 2004. Outside of public education promotion, Nancy currently chairs the board of Honor My Wishes, a unique non-profit organization focused on educating all adults on the stewardship of preparing for end of life. She and her husband, Jim, moved to Enumclaw in 1979, raised three children who graduated from EHS, and are delighted to have 2 grandchildren.
FDK Committee Co-Chair
Enumclaw School Board
Enumclaw
A founding ESF board member, and 19 year School Director, Nancy has made public education an important volunteer priority for her time. She is a 1975 graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California and maintained her Registered Dietitian status until retiring her license in 2004. Outside of public education promotion, Nancy currently chairs the board of Honor My Wishes, a unique non-profit organization focused on educating all adults on the stewardship of preparing for end of life. She and her husband, Jim, moved to Enumclaw in 1979, raised three children who graduated from EHS, and are delighted to have 2 grandchildren.
Mike Nelson
Ex-Officio Member
Superintendent, Enumclaw School District
Enumclaw
Mike Nelson is beginning his sixth year as Superintendent of the Enumclaw School District where he has initiated innovative and progressive system changes as well as a transparent model of leadership. He is an Enumclaw School District native having been born and raised here, graduating from Enumclaw High School in 1981. Mike and his wife Britt have raised two graduates of Enumclaw High School (Hans & Anna)! Hans is a teacher in the Bethel School District and Anna is a junior at Chapman University in California.
Ex-Officio Member
Superintendent, Enumclaw School District
Enumclaw
Mike Nelson is beginning his sixth year as Superintendent of the Enumclaw School District where he has initiated innovative and progressive system changes as well as a transparent model of leadership. He is an Enumclaw School District native having been born and raised here, graduating from Enumclaw High School in 1981. Mike and his wife Britt have raised two graduates of Enumclaw High School (Hans & Anna)! Hans is a teacher in the Bethel School District and Anna is a junior at Chapman University in California.
Board Member Job Description
The mission of the Enumclaw Schools Foundation is to enhance educational opportunities for the students of the Enumclaw School District
The ESF board is, first and foremost, a working board. Members are expected to attend meetings, participate in committee work and actively support the work of the foundation.
Board members are expected to:
- Hold this agency to a high standard of performance and actively participate in making ESF an efficient, functioning organization.
- Help keep the foundation responsive to the needs of students, teachers and the district.
- Understand their roles and responsibilities and be sufficiently knowledgeable about our organization and the district to make informed decisions.
- Listen carefully to other board members with an open mind and an objective perspective.
- Participate in exploring and evaluating a variety of opinions and options before voting.
- Support board decisions and respect the confidentiality of opinions expressed at meetings.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Enumclaw Schools Foundation is to enhance educational opportunities for the students of the Enumclaw School District. Our Vision is to Advocate, Identify and Mobilze (AIM) on behalf of students.
Advocate - for solutions to identified need(s)Identify - potential needs, opportunities, funding, and activities
Mobilize - community, volunteers, funding and relevant resources
Enhancing educational opportunities for students of the Enumclaw School District
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ESF's Board is pleased to announce that
applications are being accepted for our
Enrichment and Innovation Grants for
teachers and staff in Enumclaw's schools.
Click on the download button below for our
Guidelines and Application.
Deadline is May 10, 2013.
applications are being accepted for our
Enrichment and Innovation Grants for
teachers and staff in Enumclaw's schools.
Click on the download button below for our
Guidelines and Application.
Deadline is May 10, 2013.
- Upcoming Events
- May
- Thu 30 Foundation Receives $40,000 in Grant Requests
- June
- Sat 1 20 Full Day Kindergarten Scholarships
- January
- Thu 30 Save the Date: January 30, 2014
