Removing Barriers So Every Child Is Ready To Learn
The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools is an independent, 501(c)3 educational non-profit corporation established in 1988 by Dr. Jim Parsley, VPS Superintendent (1980 to 2002). Dr. Parsley saw what students came to school “without” and established the Foundation to help meet those needs.
The Foundation supports students across over 40 schools and programs throughout the Vancouver Public School (VPS) district, through the generous donations from school employees, parents, students, community members and businesses. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community and education leaders.
The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools is committed to listen and take action around safety and social justice to ensure a more equitable and inclusive future for all students. We invite you to join us in our shared commitment to this valuable work.
The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools provides essential resources and opportunities for students to reach their full potential, through collaboration and partnership with our community, students, families, and VPS staff.
Our students enjoy their educational journey and have the resources to fully realize their aspirations.
Thank You to Our Board
Amy Reeves | OnPoint Credit Union – President
Shanda Haluapo | Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission – Vice President
Dan Medak | iQ Credit Union – Treasurer
Spencer Oien | US Bank – Secretary
Jeff Fisher | American Family Insurance – Past President
Anne H. Ajayi | SKH Family Law & Estate Planning
Jamie Anderson | President, Vancouver Education Association*
Dr. Ileana Bembenek | Ivy Wellness Clinic
Amonique Brown | Microsoft
Michael Florea | Board Member
Yolanda Frazier | Wellpoint
Trevor Hayward | Board Member
Mike Hill | Edward Jones
Joy Johnson | eXp Realty
Amy Karcher | Interim Executive Dir. of Finance, VPS*
Sally Kroon | Associate Principal, Jason Lee Middle School, VPS*
Sondra Pamiroyan | Associate Principal, Walnut Grove Elementary School, VPS*
Jessica Roberts | Executive Dir. of Communications, VPS*
Kevelyn St. John | Board Member
Timothea Sutton | Executive Director, Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools*
Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales | Superintendent, VPS*
Alison Watson | Associate Principal, Skyview High School, VPS*
Lori Wick | Columbia Bank
Naleigha Williams | LSW Architects
Erika Worth | Collective Intelligence, Inc.
Sandra Zavala-Ortega | School Board Director, VPS*
*Ex-Officio
Want to get involved? Community members can join our Community Champions Council, a group of ambassadors who help raise awareness and support for the Foundation. Contact us with any questions at foundationvanps@vansd.org.
360.313.4725
Timothea.Sutton@vansd.org
Leah Middleton
Development & Communication Coordinator II
360.313.4734
Leah.Middleton@vansd.org
Makenzie Tatum
Office Assistant
360.313.4730
Makenzie.tatum@vansd.org
Ginger Lader
Fiscal Specialist
360.313.4735
Ginger.Lader@vansd.org
Dani Wright
Development & Communications Coordinator I
360.313.4732
Dani.Wright@vansd.org