Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation
Connecting Learning; Improving Lives
Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation
Connecting Learning; Improving Lives
Colette Cairns retired in November 2020 from IU13 as the Supervisor of Instructional Technology where she supported and managed quality virtual and blended opportunities for all learners. Prior to joining the team at IU13 in 2012, Colette served as a high school business teacher and an instructional technology coach for 25 years. Colette holds degrees in Business Education and Educational Technology; and she is an Apple Teacher, Apple Trainer, and Google Certified Educator.
"In retirement, I want to use my background in and passion for education and technology to help children and families through work on the Board of LLEF.”
Colette Cairns retired in November 2020 from IU13 as the Supervisor of Instructional Technology where she supported and managed quality virtual and blended opportunities for all learners. Prior to joining the team at IU13 in 2012, Colette served as a high school business teacher and an instructional technology coach for 25 years. Colette holds degrees in Business Education and Educational Technology; and she is an Apple Teacher, Apple Trainer, and Google Certified Educator.
"In retirement, I want to use my background in and passion for education and technology to help children and families through work on the Board of LLEF.”
Pam McCartney has been a member of the LLEF Board of Directors since 2018 and currently serves as the vice president/ secretary of the Board. She retired in 2021 from IU13 as the Assistant Executive Director.
“I am thrilled to be part of the great work of LLEF. It is my hope that we can continue to have a positive impact on the lives of the students and families of IU13.”
Pam McCartney has been a member of the LLEF Board of Directors since 2018 and currently serves as the vice president/ secretary of the Board. She retired in 2021 from IU13 as the Assistant Executive Director.
“I am thrilled to be part of the great work of LLEF. It is my hope that we can continue to have a positive impact on the lives of the students and families of IU13.”
Kathy has worked in accounting and auditing since graduating from college - in Public Accounting, Manufacturing, Healthcare/Non-Profit, and now Education/Government. She is a CPA and earned her MBA in 2012.
“I like being able to help the organization budget, properly account for funds, and comply with grant requirements. I am looking forward to participating more in the decision-making and feel good that LLEF can fill needs of IU13 that might otherwise be unmet.”
Kathy has worked in accounting and auditing since graduating from college - in Public Accounting, Manufacturing, Healthcare/Non-Profit, and now Education/Government. She is a CPA and earned her MBA in 2012.
“I like being able to help the organization budget, properly account for funds, and comply with grant requirements. I am looking forward to participating more in the decision-making and feel good that LLEF can fill needs of IU13 that might otherwise be unmet.”
Rebecca started on the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation Board of Trustees during the 2015-16 school year. She has worked at IU13 since 2001 as a Social Worker, and she loves working with preschoolers and their families.
“I value being able to support our students in creative ways and also value being able to support the dedicated teachers at the IU.”
Rebecca started on the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation Board of Trustees during the 2015-16 school year. She has worked at IU13 since 2001 as a Social Worker, and she loves working with preschoolers and their families.
“I value being able to support our students in creative ways and also value being able to support the dedicated teachers at the IU.”
Christina Dimitriou has been a licensed social worker since 2011. She has been a part of the IU13 team since 2015 and oversees two early childhood programs in Lancaster. Christina enjoys the ability to share ideas and services to promote early childhood education and support throughout the community.
“I am excited to join the foundation and be active in another area of the IU13 that supports the needs of those we serve to allow them to have opportunities to learn and grow, no matter what barriers they may be facing. I have seen firsthand the amazing generosity of this foundation and am excited to give back in this way!”
Christina Dimitriou has been a licensed social worker since 2011. She has been a part of the IU13 team since 2015 and oversees two early childhood programs in Lancaster. Christina enjoys the ability to share ideas and services to promote early childhood education and support throughout the community.
“I am excited to join the foundation and be active in another area of the IU13 that supports the needs of those we serve to allow them to have opportunities to learn and grow, no matter what barriers they may be facing. I have seen firsthand the amazing generosity of this foundation and am excited to give back in this way!”
Kathy joined the Board of Trustees in 2015. Before retiring in 2016, she worked with students in the School District of Lancaster, Warwick, and Hempfield.
"Being a Board member has allowed me to stay involved in education in a small way. I enjoy helping to make a difference in the lives of students and families served by IU13."
Kathy joined the Board of Trustees in 2015. Before retiring in 2016, she worked with students in the School District of Lancaster, Warwick, and Hempfield.
"Being a Board member has allowed me to stay involved in education in a small way. I enjoy helping to make a difference in the lives of students and families served by IU13."
Anna has been serving on the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation Board of Trustees since the 2011-12 school year. For several years, Anna served as the Foundation's President. Prior to working at IU13 for 12 years, she lived and taught in Georgia, Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Hong Kong.
“Proud to be a member of this board and to give back to an organization that helps so many.”
Anna has been serving on the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation Board of Trustees since the 2011-12 school year. For several years, Anna served as the Foundation's President. Prior to working at IU13 for 12 years, she lived and taught in Georgia, Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Hong Kong.
“Proud to be a member of this board and to give back to an organization that helps so many.”
Maritza currently works in the Community Education Department at the IU13 Lebanon office. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She tries to help as many people as she can, whenever she can.
"I love being part of this organization because it is an honor to help others. A seed you plant today may flourish into a beautiful tree in the future; there is no better feeling than making a difference in someone's life."
Maritza currently works in the Community Education Department at the IU13 Lebanon office. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She tries to help as many people as she can, whenever she can.
"I love being part of this organization because it is an honor to help others. A seed you plant today may flourish into a beautiful tree in the future; there is no better feeling than making a difference in someone's life."
Pat Jacobs has taught students of all ages throughout her career. With degrees in elementary education and reading, Pat enjoyed a long teaching career in the School District of Lancaster, leading students in a variety of subjects. Now retired, Pat has been teaching art one day a week at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help School.
"I am honored to be a member on the LLEF Board because of its work to plan and facilitate fundraisers that directly benefit educational programs. These services provide assistance to IU13 students and families."
Pat Jacobs has taught students of all ages throughout her career. With degrees in elementary education and reading, Pat enjoyed a long teaching career in the School District of Lancaster, leading students in a variety of subjects. Now retired, Pat has been teaching art one day a week at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help School.
"I am honored to be a member on the LLEF Board because of its work to plan and facilitate fundraisers that directly benefit educational programs. These services provide assistance to IU13 students and families."
Amanda is IU13’s Manager of Grant Services. She has been with IU13 for twelve years, and in her current role, leads enterprise-wide grant activities, guides teams in developing grant proposals, and seeks out grant opportunities that will benefit IU13 and its programs. She views her role as part researcher, part writer, part systems engineer, and part communications coach. Over the past 18 years, Amanda has worked in the non-profit, for-profit, higher-education, and K-12 education sectors.
“I serve on the LLEF Board because my work with grants naturally overlaps with that of LLEF. Since early 2015, IU13 Grant Services has submitted 25 grants (to various funders) for which LLEF was the proposed fiscal agent. I have ideas on how LLEF can become an even more effective and “grant-ready” organization.”
Amanda is IU13’s Manager of Grant Services. She has been with IU13 for twelve years, and in her current role, leads enterprise-wide grant activities, guides teams in developing grant proposals, and seeks out grant opportunities that will benefit IU13 and its programs. She views her role as part researcher, part writer, part systems engineer, and part communications coach. Over the past 18 years, Amanda has worked in the non-profit, for-profit, higher-education, and K-12 education sectors.
“I serve on the LLEF Board because my work with grants naturally overlaps with that of LLEF. Since early 2015, IU13 Grant Services has submitted 25 grants (to various funders) for which LLEF was the proposed fiscal agent. I have ideas on how LLEF can become an even more effective and “grant-ready” organization.”
Kris Slick has been a licensed social worker since 2000 with degrees in Social Work and Spanish. Kris oversees the Lebanon Early Head Start Home-Based program and the Head Start Family Services staff. This role provides Kris with an extensive knowledge base in child development and working with families from a strength- based perspective.
“I serve on the LLEF Board to increase the visibility of the Foundation in Lebanon County, as well as a personal growth opportunity. In addition, I truly appreciate the support the Board has offered our families through the Season of Hope, and I believe in the overall mission of the Foundation to augment the services we offer as the IU13 organization.”
Kris Slick has been a licensed social worker since 2000 with degrees in Social Work and Spanish. Kris oversees the Lebanon Early Head Start Home-Based program and the Head Start Family Services staff. This role provides Kris with an extensive knowledge base in child development and working with families from a strength- based perspective.
“I serve on the LLEF Board to increase the visibility of the Foundation in Lebanon County, as well as a personal growth opportunity. In addition, I truly appreciate the support the Board has offered our families through the Season of Hope, and I believe in the overall mission of the Foundation to augment the services we offer as the IU13 organization.”
Bradden has worked in the field of education for three decades, with eight years in IU13’s Community Education. Presently, he serves as Lead Teacher for the High School Equivalency program.
"I have experienced first-hand how the LLEF’s work supports teachers and helps students in Community Education. Serving as a Board Trustee is my way of paying it forward."
Bradden has worked in the field of education for three decades, with eight years in IU13’s Community Education. Presently, he serves as Lead Teacher for the High School Equivalency program.
"I have experienced first-hand how the LLEF’s work supports teachers and helps students in Community Education. Serving as a Board Trustee is my way of paying it forward."
Sherri has worked in the field of special education for over 30 years, with over twenty at IU13. Prior to working at IU13, she worked in a center-based program for Harford County Schools in Bel Air, MD.
"I enjoy working with other professionals who have the same goal of supporting children, families, and staff to improve the lives of our students."
Sherri has worked in the field of special education for over 30 years, with over twenty at IU13. Prior to working at IU13, she worked in a center-based program for Harford County Schools in Bel Air, MD.
"I enjoy working with other professionals who have the same goal of supporting children, families, and staff to improve the lives of our students."
Sherry has been serving on the LLEF Board of Trustees since the 2015-16 school year. She has been blessed to work in special education for over 30 years and has been employed at IU13 for over 20 years.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to support the heart-felt work of LLEF. Their outreach to the community (adults, children, families) continues to grow each year. The impact of the LLEF touches many lives in Lancaster and Lebanon counties in both small and big ways.”
Sherry has been serving on the LLEF Board of Trustees since the 2015-16 school year. She has been blessed to work in special education for over 30 years and has been employed at IU13 for over 20 years.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to support the heart-felt work of LLEF. Their outreach to the community (adults, children, families) continues to grow each year. The impact of the LLEF touches many lives in Lancaster and Lebanon counties in both small and big ways.”
Janice has been part of the LLEF since 2017. Working with student enrichment programs at IU13 since 2007, Janice has seen firsthand the many unique ways LLEF supports students and was thrilled to become part of this dynamic foundation.
"I've learned so much about the far-reaching work of IU13 through my time with LLEF. Being able to support staff, students, and families as they work and learn together is a privilege. The LLEF Board is such a caring group of volunteers who puts energy, expertise, and heart into their work. I love collaborating with people who want to make lives better for others."
Janice has been part of the LLEF since 2017. Working with student enrichment programs at IU13 since 2007, Janice has seen firsthand the many unique ways LLEF supports students and was thrilled to become part of this dynamic foundation.
"I've learned so much about the far-reaching work of IU13 through my time with LLEF. Being able to support staff, students, and families as they work and learn together is a privilege. The LLEF Board is such a caring group of volunteers who puts energy, expertise, and heart into their work. I love collaborating with people who want to make lives better for others."
Shayla Carey, Communications Support
Jenn Farmer, Financial Support
Beth Parkins, Program Support
Claudia Schadler-Duong, Financial Support
Shayla Carey, Communications Support
Jenn Farmer, Financial Support
Beth Parkins, Program Support
Claudia Schadler-Duong, Financial Support