Nahant Education Foundation
2008 Annual Campaign Update
The NEF was launched in April of this year and it has been very exciting for us to establish our goals and start the fund raising process. As a result of the kind and generous donations of parents and community member we have raised over $30,000.
Recently we were very proud to be able to present a check for $27,100 to Dr. Lisi and the Johnson Elementary School to support the schools plan for a Comprehensive Technology Program.
This money will provide 20 new computers, Smart Boards, software to support the current curriculum, and training for all teachers to utilize this tool effectively in the classroom.
NEF is already looking ahead to raise funds in support of the Johnson School’s Marine Biology Science Program for all children from kindergarten through sixth grade, in conjunction with Northeastern University.
This year’s kindergarteners will be the graduating class of 2020. What will the real world look like when they finish high school? Are we preparing them for the challenges they will face in the future? It is quite a thought…. don’t you think?
We believe strongly in the future success of the Johnson School, and need you to be part of our fund raising process in order to achieve a brighter future for all our children.
NEF Cocktail Reception - big success
Nahant Education Foundation got into full swing on June 6th and June 14th introducing themselves to the community. Even the weather could not spoil the majestic settings of the home of Irvine & Louise Rusk and the home of Jim and Gina Lang. Cocktails and Tapas at 7pm followed by an introduction of the Nahant Education Foundation by Ann Schiffenhaus, President of the Board, and Joe Lisi, Superintendent of the Nahant Public School.
Mrs. Schiffenhaus shared NEF plans to raise funds from private sources to improve and enrich Nahant's Johnson Elementary School. "The need for technology and innovative teaching programs have increased significantly over the years with no increase in state funding" said Ann "and we feel that we can make a huge difference with private funding. Our children deserve the very best, they are our future and it is the most important investment anyone can make."
Joe Lisi feels the school has good fundamentals but believes that a new library and resource room with new books, reference materials and new computers, will be first on the agenda for the Johnson School. NEF hopes to raise over $100,000 this year, with plans of $2 million endowment over the next few years.
