president's message
We are so glad that you have come to the Fullerton Education Foundation website. Through the support of innovation for education, the Foundation supports programs to enrich the education of students and support staff. To date the Foundation has donated almost $3,000,000 in support.
Initially, the foundation provided major support for laptops in our schools. As the District was able to take over that need, the Foundation has provided teacher training, field trips for financially challenged students, plus grants for teachers and school with creative vision and need. We have also been helping families needing emergency support during Covid.
Annually, the Education Foundation holds a fun community event. Students are showcased alongside the most innovative technologies of the day. Teachers and principals, and corporations, alongside community members and elected representatives spend a beautiful evening together as they donate to our programs. One of the special programs we support is Robot Nation. Hundreds of K-8 students from our 20 schools compete in robotic competitions.
Through the Ed Foundation, our entire community has embraced the advancement of exemplary education throughout Fullerton public schools. Our community is aware of our programs and honors. Through communication community pride in our schools abounds
Hilda Sugarman
about us
For the last 20 years Fullerton Education Foundation have been committed to building dynamic community partnerships to support the Fullerton School District. Being a vital part of the community enables us to provide essential resources and enrichment opportunities to every student in the district. We are dedicated to creating a better future for our students and for our community. We are excited to announce that the foundation has donated over $3 million dollars in support of our mission to the Fullerton School District.
our mission
Our mission is to enrich the educational experience of each child in every classroom. Through the generosity of community support, the foundation provides resources, technology and grants to inspire learning, enhance teaching and create innovative opportunities for student to excel in the 21st Century.
educate, innovate, captivate!
Through community involvement and support, it is our vision to create limitless opportunities that inspire our students on their personal path to success, and that every educator will have the confidence of support, knowing their imagination is the only limit to providing their students innovative experiences.
tax exempt status
Fullerton Education Foundation is a California non-profit, public benefit, corporation. It is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The federal tax ID number for the foundation (EIN) is #33-0755742. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our team
Our Team
HILDA SUGARMAN
President
Fullerton School District
School Board Trustee
MONICA TORRES
Executive Director
Community Member
LISA WOZAB
Board Member
AWC Commercial Window Coverings
Owner
Dottie Pendleton
Board Member
Retired Teacher
JASON SPARKS
Treasurer
Banc of California
VP, Area Manager
TIFFANY HOSKINSON
Public Relations
Fullerton School District Parent
ELLEN BALLARD
Board Member
Retired Educator
Past School Board Trustee
KRISTEN HOLM
Board Member
Community Member
LEAH WATHEN
Secretary
Retired FSD Teacher
JENNIFER DE GALA
Student Board Director
Fullerton School District
Golden Hill School Clerk
DR. LORETTA DONOVAN
Board Member
Cal State University, Fullerton
Professor of Educational Technology
JIM PILAFAS
Board Member
Santa Ana College
ESL Educator
ADVISORY BOARD
Jason Chong
Fullerton School District,
Director of Education Services
Jeremy Davis
Fullerton School District,
Assistant Superintendent of Innovation & Instructional Support
Carmen Serna
Fullerton School District,
Executive Secretary to the Superintendent
John Staser
AAA of Southern California
Cynthia Yount
Parker & Covert LLP
Matt Mankiewcz
Fullerton School District, Teacher on Special Assignment
Toast to Learning Committee
Chris Blashaw
Curtis Buck
FSD Educator
Robyn Clemente
FSD Principal
Dena David
Vino Nostra
Louise Dugard
Chevron
Susan Ellis
Assured Audio & Visual
Wendy Frank
Larry Houser
Fullerton Cares & Bourbon St.
Tiffany Hoskinson
FEF Public Relations Director
Janny Meyer
FSD School Board Trustee
Mary Kay Orr
FSD Teacher
Jim Pilafas
Educator
Susana Salinas
Hilda Sugarman
FSD School Board Trustee
Monica Torres
FEF Executive Director
Rochelle Wolf
FSD Principal
Lisa Wozab
Our Student Board Ambassadors
2018-2019 Student Board
Omaima Abdalla
Ladera Vista Jr. High
Shrey Gandhi
Parks Jr. High
Brook Shio Hama
Robert C. Fisler
Lillian Kelly
Parks Jr. High
Kaylee Leong
Robert C. Fisler
Edward Park
Robert C. Fisler
Krisi Patel
Nicolas Jr. High
Anna Schleicher
Ladera Vista Jr. High
Jeffrey Tran
Nicolas Jr. High
2017-2018 Student Board
Drake Harris
Ladera Vista Jr. High
Cassandra Hermosillo
Nicolas Jr. High
Sahil Kukreja
Robert C. Fisler
Andrew Sung
Robert C. Fisler
Yeonji Baek
Parks Jr. High
2016-2017 Student Board
Makayla Davis
Ladera Vista Jr. High
Seth Nevejas
Nicolas Jr. High
Kevin Hu
Robert C. Fisler
Rachel Koo
Robert C. Fisler
Jessica Ryoo
Robert C. Fisler
Gianne Veluz
Robert C. Fisler
Kenneth Yeon
Parks Jr. High
2015-2016 Student Board
Sam Bradbury
Ladera Vista Jr. High
Adriana De La Rivas
Nicolas Jr. High
Our Student Board Ambassador Program
Our Student Board Member program is designed to engage Junior High students and provide the opportunity to participate in real-world challenges, facilitate critical thinking and communication among professionals. Our students benefit from the transformational experience, all while representing the needs of their school site.
Purpose & Benefit:
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Students bring a unique perspective to foundation ideas and programs
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Viewpoints and ideas of students are essential because most of our programs focus on them.
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Students and adults obtain a better understanding and appreciation of one another working side by side on goal-related projects
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Students gain leadership skills, such as goal-setting, decision-making, team building and conflict resolution, enhancing their own personal growth and development
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Students obtain community service opportunities
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Students receive a special community service award and will be recognized at their 8th grade promotion ceremony
Student Responsibilities:
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Become a full voting member. 1 vote per school site. We have found it more effective when schools sites nominate more than 1 student representative. Students can share tasks and responsibilities.
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Attend monthly board meetings, no less than 50%
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Contribute to board discussions.
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Represent and share school site needs.
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Share foundation information with school site community. Attend & Report back to PTA & School Site Council.
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Volunteer at a minimum of one event/project
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Write Articles for Newsletter/Blog
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Robot Nation
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Cut-A-Thon
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Toast to Learning Dinner Benefit
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Innovation Experience
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Help write Thank you notes to donors/sponsors.