CARDEROCK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Enriching Carderock Cubs' Learning and Growth
At a Glance
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Founded in 2001 by the CSES parent community
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Primary source of funding for educational enrichment resources
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Funded solely through the generous support of Carderock parents
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Independent from the CSES PTA, the two organizations work collaboratively for the betterment of our children's education
Did you know your Foundation donations have funded all of the below?
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Student Online Learning Tools (PebbleGo, BrainPop, PowerKids Science, Newsela, One More Story and more)
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Teacher Instructional Tools (Learning Ally Audio Books, Read 30/60/90 prizes, other classroom resources
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Professional Development (Leadership, Mindfulness, Reading/Writing and Equity training workshops)
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Arts Enrichment (Organizing and subsidizing of Drama Cubs, the school's drama club)
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STEM Enrichment (Organizing and funding of complimentary science and technology events like STEM Night)
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Social-emotional Development (Mindfulness programs and resources)
CSESEF BOARD
President Rachel Bean
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Treasurer Joseph Tobin
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Secretary Debra Pilkinton
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Communications Chair Wendy Richards
Drama Chair Lipika Dash
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STEM Chair Eva Oakkar
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Members at Large​
Hammere Gebreyes
Saurabh Gupta
Parisa Haghshenas
Wike Kaiser
Ken Sheeks
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CSES Principal Ryan Graves
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CSES Staff Development Mary Pat Veihmeyer