Mission Statement
To provide financial resources to maximize student potential in the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) through educational programs, student scholarships and grants for FISD innovative educators.
Did You Know?
Frisco Education Foundation has awarded more than $7.2 million worth of scholarship funds since 1999, when FEF held its first scholarship night. Since that time, more than $952,000 has been awarded in grant money to educators to carry out "Great Ideas" in the classroom.
Making a Difference
The Frisco Independent School District has a long-standing reputation for excellence. This excellence in public education has formed the cornerstone for the quality of life in our community and deserves to be maintained and heightened in the years to come. Through the Frisco Education Foundation, funds are generated for college scholarships and innovative programs that enhance the strengths of our outstanding learning environment. Ties between the schools and the community are strengthened and a permanent endowment for the future of our students can be built.
The Frisco Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization working in partnership with Frisco Independent School District and the Frisco area community to enhance the educational opportunities of our students.
2019-20 Board of Trustees
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President - Sunitha Cheruvu (Southwest Airlines)
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Past President - Geneva Polster (Community Member)
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Treasurer - Gary Carley (North Dallas Bank & Trust)
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Secretary - Michael Elman (ArcBest)
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President Elect - Renee Sample (Community Member)
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Tiffany Bozeman (PepsiCo, Inc.)
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Peter Burns (Nokia)
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James Collins (retired, VP McDonald's)
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Steve Elk (Oncor)
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Whitney Brandon Faulkner (Dallas Cowboys Football Club)
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Julie Fisher (Farnsworth Group, Inc.)
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Wendy Gunderson (Collin College)
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Blake Haydon (AT&T)
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Mark Hill (Scheef & Stone, LLC)
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Christal Howard (Community Impact Newspaper)
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Jody McCaghren (Frisco Chamber of Commerce)
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Megan Nguyen-Trinh (Bank of America)
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David Turner (retired, SVP FISERV)
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Dr. Marie Walters (Workforce Opportunity Services)
Founding Partners
In 1999, ten key investors each contributed $10,000 or more to establish the Frisco Education Foundation.