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, and is planning two signature events to establish itself as an emerging philanthropic partner with the Enumclaw School District.
Jim Barchek
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. ESF term expires in 2013.
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. ESF term expires in 2013.
Dale Holland
Enumclaw Community Representative
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. ESF term expires in 2012.
Enumclaw Community Representative
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. ESF term expires in 2012.
Nancy Merrill
President
Current Enumclaw School Board Member
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.
President
Current Enumclaw School Board Member
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 fourth 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. Honors and Awards received include: the Washington ASCD Educating the Whole Child Award; primary author of 2.3 million dollar Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant; Distinguished Recent Alumnus at Pacific Lutheran University; National Blue Ribbon for Excellence and Golden Acorn Awards at Camelot Elementary; and 1997 Newsmaker in Federal Way. Mr. Nelson considers his crowning achievement in life to be his beautiful family; wife Britt and children, Hans, a senior at Pacific Lutheran University and daughter, Anna, a freshman at Chapman University in California.
Ex-Officio Member
Superintendent, Enumclaw School District
Enumclaw
Mike Nelson is beginning his fourth 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. Honors and Awards received include: the Washington ASCD Educating the Whole Child Award; primary author of 2.3 million dollar Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant; Distinguished Recent Alumnus at Pacific Lutheran University; National Blue Ribbon for Excellence and Golden Acorn Awards at Camelot Elementary; and 1997 Newsmaker in Federal Way. Mr. Nelson considers his crowning achievement in life to be his beautiful family; wife Britt and children, Hans, a senior at Pacific Lutheran University and daughter, Anna, a freshman at Chapman University in California.
Johna Thomson
President Elect
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. ESF term expires in 2013.
President Elect
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. ESF term expires in 2013.
Kathy Corella
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
Jody Horn
Treasurer
Pacific Lutheran University
Enumclaw
My husband, Bob, two sons, Sam and Thomas, and I have lived in Enumclaw since early 2005. Strong education and community service are core values for me. I serve on the Enumclaw High School's Band & Orchestra Boosters' board; during tax season, I volunteer to prepare taxes at the library and the Enumclaw Senior Center. Before having children, I had a 12-year career in project management, and my Bachelors' degrees are in accounting and psychology. I love to spend time with my family, practice yoga, and am a life-long learner. ESF term expires in 2013.
Treasurer
Pacific Lutheran University
Enumclaw
My husband, Bob, two sons, Sam and Thomas, and I have lived in Enumclaw since early 2005. Strong education and community service are core values for me. I serve on the Enumclaw High School's Band & Orchestra Boosters' board; during tax season, I volunteer to prepare taxes at the library and the Enumclaw Senior Center. Before having children, I had a 12-year career in project management, and my Bachelors' degrees are in accounting and psychology. I love to spend time with my family, practice yoga, and am a life-long learner. ESF term expires in 2013.
Bob Baer
Enumclaw Community Representative
Director, Enumclaw Library
Enumclaw
ESF tern expires 2014.
Enumclaw Community Representative
Director, Enumclaw Library
Enumclaw
ESF tern expires 2014.
Joan Welsh
Enumclaw Community Representative
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 her ongoing involvement with 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.
Enumclaw Community Representative
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 her ongoing involvement with 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.
April Schroeder
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw School Board
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2013.
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw School Board
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2013.
Joanne Dunn
Secretary
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Secretary
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Heath Rainwater
Enumclaw Community Representative
Firewall Capital Management LLC
Enumclaw
Heath Rainwater is the President and Chief Investment Officer at Firewall Capital Management in Enumclaw, WA. Firewall Capital is a premiere independent wealth management firm serving a broad range of private and corporate clients. Heath is also the Senior Pastor at The Vine Seattle; a non-denominational Christian church in Seattle’s Wallingford Neighborhood. Heath grew up in Enumclaw, graduating from Enumclaw High School in 1989 and later went on to earn a B.A. in Finance from The Foster School of Business at the UW. He and his beautiful wife Keonna have 4 boys; King, Justus, Nicholas and Ty. They love living in Enumclaw and being part of such a great community. ESF term expires in 2014.
Enumclaw Community Representative
Firewall Capital Management LLC
Enumclaw
Heath Rainwater is the President and Chief Investment Officer at Firewall Capital Management in Enumclaw, WA. Firewall Capital is a premiere independent wealth management firm serving a broad range of private and corporate clients. Heath is also the Senior Pastor at The Vine Seattle; a non-denominational Christian church in Seattle’s Wallingford Neighborhood. Heath grew up in Enumclaw, graduating from Enumclaw High School in 1989 and later went on to earn a B.A. in Finance from The Foster School of Business at the UW. He and his beautiful wife Keonna have 4 boys; King, Justus, Nicholas and Ty. They love living in Enumclaw and being part of such a great community. ESF term expires in 2014.
Wendy Sigel
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2013.
Enumclaw Community Representative
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2013.
Keri Marquand
Black Diamond Community Representative
Principal, Westwood Elementary
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Community Representative
Principal, Westwood Elementary
Black Diamond
Cathy Fallen-Mathews
Enumclaw Community Representative
Pacific Metallurgical Inc.
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
Enumclaw Community Representative
Pacific Metallurgical Inc.
Enumclaw
ESF term expires 2014.
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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