Mission
Mission
Education Foundation of the Summit is dedicated to supporting the public school students and teachers in Summit County by:
- Encouraging creativity through the Eileen Finkel Innovative Teacher Awards
- Growing enthusiastic readers with Innovative Reading
- Strengthening partnerships with school parent-teacher organizations and the community
- Supporting students and new teachers with scholarships
- Challenging learning in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
History
Education Foundation of the Summit was founded by a group of parents who were concerned that state funding was insufficient to ensure that our children receive the education they deserve. They joined together to found an organization that would supplement state funding with private donations that are directed at creative and innovative projects. Our Board of Directors is an all-volunteer group of parents and local community members. Education Foundation of the Summit funds go directly to innovation in public school programs—creativity, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), and innovative classroom technology. We also provide scholarships for high school seniors.
More About Us
EFS is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable where all partners, vendors, and board members are treated with respect and dignity.
We are an organization that celebrates the diversity of Summit County, Colorado. EFS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious beliefs or lack of one, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the awarding of grants and scholarships, partnering in the community, hiring and firing vendors/contractors, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition.