Our Mission
Enhance student academic and skill development
Encourage educational innovation and creativity
Encourage school/community partnership
District 58 schools support more than 5,000 students annually and the need for new student teaching aids, tools, and technologies changes regularly. The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 continuously seeks new and unique funding opportunities to support this annual need.
Our Focus
Technology Innovation
Teacher and Staff Development
Creating better citizens and community
Preparing students for community partnerships with key individuals and corporations
The Education Foundation is committed to funding educational projects and initiatives that would not otherwise be funded by District 58 due to limited financial resources.
Our Board of Directors
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 is a 501c(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt philanthropic group of volunteer community members that believe in the vision of enhancing the education of District 58 schools.
Our Schools
The Education Foundation supports thirteen schools: Belle Aire, El Sierra, Fairmount, Henry Puffer, Highland, Hillcrest, Indian Trail, Kingsley, Lester, Pierce Downer and Whittier Elementary Schools, along with Herrick and O’Neill Middle Schools.
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 Board of Directors
Janet Alikpala
BOARD PRESIDENTDavid S. Olsen
BOARD TREASURER/SECRETARYKaroline Kellam
BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENTMia Churma
BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENTDr. Kevin Russell
EX-OFFICIO, SUPERINTENDENTDr. James Eichmiller
EX-OFFICIO, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT TECHNOLOGY & LEARNINGMegan Hewitt
EX-OFFICIO, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATORZac Craft
EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL HIGHLAND ELEMENTARYKatie Novosel
EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL LESTER ELEMENTARYKirat Doshi
EX-OFFICIO, DISTRICT 58 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERBecky Nelson
EX-OFFICIO, CHAMBER630Elena Falco
BOARD MEMBERMike Hayes
BOARD MEMBERAnne Healy
BOARD MEMBERBrian Krawjewski
FORMER BOARD TREASURER BOARD MEMBERJoseph Macchia
BOARD MEMBERTroy Johnson
BOARD MEMBERDrew Nastal
BOARD MEMBERElizabeth O'Toole
FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBER