Our History
2009-present
The Spanish Education Fund began in February 2009 as the Alternative Funding Committee. The group explored alternative ways to fund the International Teaching Intern Program by looking into fundraising, sponsors and grants.
It eventually became important for this group to become an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Thus, the Spanish Education Fund (SEF) was born. Upon approval of the EHSI parent body, the group completed the necessary application paperwork for 501(c)(3) status and wrote articles of incorporation. EHSI parents then approved the articles of incorporation and elected a board of directors.
The Spanish Education Fund now runs as a separate, but parallel, group to the EHSI PTO. The SEF supports the International Teaching Intern Program and maintains the budget for that program. The SEF expanded the intern program the 2014-15 school year to include Central Middle School and Eden Prairie High School where interns are now an important component of the secondary Spanish immersion experience providing a unique educational resource to both teachers and students.
Board of Directors
Mary Krebs, SEF Chair
Apryl Erickson, SEF Vice-Chair
Brian Foote, SEF Treasurer
Tara Florek, SEF Secretary
Jenn Purrington, EHSI PTO President
Standing Committee Chairs
Karina Fernandez, Intern Coordinator
Geoff Rojas, SEF Host Family Coordinator
Shannon Rahkola, SEF Buddy Family Coordinator
Abby Schmidt, SEF Marketing & Communication Coordinator
Laura Bjelogrlic, SEF Fundraising Coordinator
Verena Arribas, SEF Events/Transportation Co-Coordinator
Scott Kuhlman, SEF Events/Transportation Co-Coordinator
Board Meetings
Meetings are from 7-8:30 PM.
August 13 | September 10 | October 8 | November 12 | January 14 | February 11 | March 10 | April 14 | May 12 | June 9 |
Important Documents
SEF Conflict of Interest Policy
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