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 $9.4 million worth of scholarship funds since 1999, when FEF held its first scholarship night. Since that time, more than $1 million 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.
2022-23 FEF Board of Trustee
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President - Renee Sample (Community Member)
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President Elect - Michael Simmons (New York Life)
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Past President - Sunitha Cheruvu (Southwest Airlines)
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Treasurer - Megan Nguyen-Trinh (Bank of America)
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Secretary - Michael Elman (United Laboratories, Inc.)
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Thor Anderson (Ann Anderson Insurance)
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Dr. Parikshet Babber (Medical City Plano)
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Peter Burns (The Bridge Delivery Service)
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James Collins (retired, VP McDonald's)
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Jody Daley (Acquisto Real Estate)
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Genisha Graham Handy (Silk Road Medical, Inc.)
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Wendy Gunderson (Collin College)
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Sadaf Haq (Pain Management of North Dallas)
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DeAdrian Maddox (DMX Consulting)
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Jody McCaghren (Community Member)
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Dr. Erin Reynolds (Baylor Scott & White)
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David Turner (retired, SVP FISERV)
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Thara Varanasi (Sophos Marketing)
Founding Partners
In 1999, ten key investors each contributed $10,000 or more to establish the Frisco Education Foundation.