ABOUT US

Our Board

The Westhill Educational Foundation is run by an outstanding and diverse group of volunteers, who are also parents, alumni, teachers, students and school staff. We take pride in declaring that our existence is a testament to the dedication and ingenuity of EVERYONE involved – both past and present members. Together, we form a harmonious community, relentlessly working towards a brighter educational future. Join us in celebrating the spirit of collaboration and the boundless possibilities it brings.

2024-2025 Board: “Our Education Champions”

Oluwafeyisike Ajagbe Student Representative

Amanda Barfield Director; Grants Committee Chair

Kimberly Berger Director; Marketing Committee

Grace Bergett Student Representative

Elizabeth Buell Teacher Liaison

Andrew D’Agostino Director, Finance Committee

Meghan Davidson Director, Alumni Committee

Stephen Dunham Ex-Officio, Superintendent

Heather Durant Director; Marketing Committee

Chris Haigney Director; Alumni Committee

David Hammond Director; Nominating and Governance, Fundraising

Anna Jackson Student Representative

Margaux Judge Director, Grants Committee

Liz LaRochelle Vice President; Alumni Committee 

Meghan Platt President; Nominating and Governance 

Mark Popp Director; Finance Committee

Erin Ryan Teacher Liaison

Erik Samhammer Treasurer; Finance Committee

Mary Scozzari Director; Fundraising Committee

Braelyn Turner Student Representative

Brooke Tyszka Secretary; Marketing Committee

Kati Wheeler Director; Nominating and Governance

Board Hall of Fame: “Our MVPs”

Board Member Name Positions Held Term Start Term Finish Founding Member
Jeanne Albanese Secretary, Director 2013 2018 *
Jeff Albert Director 2013 2014 *
Lisa Bannon Director 2013 2018
Casey Barduhn Ex-Officio, Superintendent 2012 2021 *
Amanda Barfield Director 2022 Present
Kimberly Berger Director 2022 Present
Jeff Berger Director 2022 2024
Ryan Brennan Director 2018 2022
Elizabeth Buell Teacher Liaison 2021 Present
Chris Centore Past-President, President, Vice-President, Director 2013 2022 *
Jessica Collins Director 2015 2018
Dawn Czaplicki Director 2018 2021
Andrew D’Agostino Director 2023 Present
Kari Dalton Treasurer 2013 2017 *
Meghan Davidson Director 2024 Present *
MaryAnn Dowling Teacher Liaison 2013 2016
Stephen Dunham Ex-Officio, Superintendent 2021 Present
Heather Durant Director 2024 Present
Sonia Dussing Director 2016 2017
Dan Fetter Director 2016 2017
Gina Furco Director 2014 2017
Michael Gates Director 2018 2021
Brian Gehm Director 2021 2024
Denise Gonnella Vice-President, Director 2013 2019 *
Caitlin Haigney Director 2024 Present
Chris Haigney Director 2018 Present
Dave Hammond Director 2024 Present
Rachel Henderson-Kelly Director 2017 2021
Shawn King Director 2014 2017
John Kinsella Director 2016 2018
Elizabeth LaRochelle Vice- President, Director 2021 Present
Liza Lowery Director 2013 2018 *
Matt McGlynn Director 2013 2014 *
Brian McLane Director 2013 2014 *
Amy Moon Director 2014 2019
Pat Mooney Director 2017 2021
Deb Moriarty Director 2013 2016 *
Ben Norris Director 2017 2018
Meghan Nugent Director 2018 2021
Jen Pawelczyk Director 2017 2019
Meghan Platt President, Vice-President, Director 2018 Present
Mark Popp Director 2023 Present
Flagan Prince Director 2019 2022
David Reed President 2013 2014 *
Carrie Rewakowski Director 2019 2022
Jill Richmond Secretary, Director 2013 2021 *
Benjamin Robbins Treasurer, Director 2015 2024
Kelly Robbins Past-President, President, Vice-President, Director 2015 2024
Erin Ryan Teacher Liaison 2018 Present
Erik Samhammer Treasurer, Director 2022 Present
Mary Scozzari Director 2021 Present
Roseanne Scrimale School Board Liaison 2013 2016
Brenda Shea Director 2017 2018
Julie Sheedy Past-President, President, Vice-President 2013 2019 *
Mary Snyder Student Representative 2021 2023
Brian Sparks Director 2016 2019
Andy Starowicz School Board Liaison 2016 2019
Kevin Sullivan Director 2014 2017
Maryanne Sullivan Director 2016 2021
Brooke Tyszka Director 2021 Present
Kati Wheeler Secretary, Director 2021 Present
Terry Widrick Secretary, Director 2019 2022

Awarding grants for education.

For innovative projects that encourage creative teaching methods. Grants may be awarded for experiential learning and/or expanding students’ understanding of the curriculum.

Teachers receiving grant
What We Do

3 ways to get involved.

Did you know?

In the first nine years, the Westhill Educational Foundation has funded more than 146+ grants totaling over $320,000.

The Board is made up completely of community volunteers, many of them parents of students or are Westhill alumni.
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Help build
a future for education.

You are providing an opportunity for our educators to expose our students to wonderful experiences and programs that span all academic and artistic disciplines and grade levels.