August Newsletter
Foundation updates as we head into the new school year!
Indra Josephs
First Vice President, Aligned Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Indra has been in the financial industry working with families for over 17 years. She provides clients with holistic wealth management solutions that encompass virtually every aspect of their financial lives. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Indra focuses on helping clients achieve their vision of financial success and leave a meaningful legacy. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Indra served as a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, helping high net-worth investors grow and preserve their wealth. Indra graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana where she earned a B.S. in finance and organization administration.
Christine Walsh, Treasurer
Brittany Tjardes, Trustee
Brittany is a Chief School Business Official and Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of experience in school business management. She excels in leadership and collaboration, helping school districts and related entities achieve their goals by overseeing business functions and improving operations. Brittany holds a B.S. in Accountancy and a Master of Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University and is currently pursuing her EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
Kelly Cranstoun, Trustee
Thank you Brad Bailey for your commitment to the Foundation and Board as a Trustee and the Chair since 2015!
Thank you Lisa Warren for your dedication to the Foundation and Board as a founding member and as Treasurer since 2006!
The District 95 Educational Foundation offers grants to support activities that enhance, enrich and supplement instructional opportunities for CUSD 95 learners to inspire all students to be passionate, continuous learners and to prepare them with the skills to achieve their goals and flourish as responsible, caring citizens in a global community. Grants are awarded for unique educational programs or materials that promote and enhance student learning, inspire new teaching methods, and encourage employee creativity and excellence in teaching.
The District 95 Educational Foundation was able to give multiple teacher grants, provide INCubator and ACCelerator funding, and fund the Author Visits program last school year! We are proud of these achievements and could not have funded so many initiatives without support from our amazing individual and corporate donors.
Grants Given:
- Seth Paine House System: $10,000
- Summer Enrichment Classes for Under-resourced Students: $10,000
- Young Adult Life Center Outdoor Classroom & Peace Pole: $3,100
- Author Visit Additional Funding: $5,222.70
Initiatives Funded:
- INCubator: $15,000
- ACCelerator: $14,400
- Author Visit: $10,000
The Foundation is pleased to announce the Jeremy Kauffman & Jeff Morello Lake Zurich Girls Track & Field $10,000 Scholarship
Launched in July 2024 with help from the District 95 Educational Foundation, and made possible through the generosity of a dedicated donor, the Jeremy Kauffman & Jeff Morello Lake Zurich Girls Track & Field Scholarship stands as a beacon of opportunity and recognition. Conceived by an anonymous donor in the Spring of 2024, this scholarship is a tribute to the enduring spirit and "Family" values cherished by the Lake Zurich Girls Track & Field Program.
This $10,000 scholarship is dedicated to supporting a deserving graduating senior who has been a committed 3 to 4-year member of the program. It aims to empower a student-athlete who exemplifies the program’s core values of dedication, teamwork, and perseverance, providing vital financial assistance for their post-secondary educational pursuits.
Candidates are encouraged to apply and showcase how their experience in the Lake Zurich Girls Track & Field Program has shaped their character and prepared them for future academic and personal success. This scholarship not only honors the remarkable contributions of Jeremy Kauffman and Jeff Morello but also ensures that their legacy continues to inspire and support the next generation of female athletes.
To receive more information or an application for the 2025 scholarship, please contact jeremy.kauffman@lz95.org
1. Volunteer Your Time on a Committee or the Board
Ready to join a group of parents who want to make a difference in the lives of D95 students? Join a committee or apply to join the Board of Trustees by emailing your resume.
Committee Roles Available:
- Gala 2025 Committee
- Wizards 2025 Committee
- Golf Outing 2025 Committee
- Donor Relations & Recognition Committee
Email foundation@lz95.org to set up a call to learn more about how you can become involved with the Foundation on a committee or on the Board of Trustees!
