About Us

MISSION:
Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools.
VISION:
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation functions as the leading facilitator of community investment in Edmond Public  Schools.
HISTORY:
Founded in 1984 by a group of Edmond Public Schools parents, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation is a recognized 501(c) 3 non-profit organization focused on the development and management of resources to support both the immediate needs and long-term sustainability of the Edmond Public Schools District.

Since its inception, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation has provided direct financial support to Edmond Public Schools and administered programs that impact Edmond Public Schools students.  Resources allocated include: classroom support, student scholarships, educator awards, advocacy, community mobilization and district-wide innovative programs.  
IMPACT:
Read more about the impact of the Edmond Public Schools Foundation in our Impact Statement for the 2024 -2025 school year on the impact page.
GOAL STATEMENT:
Between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2026, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation will invest $2.6 million into Edmond Public Schools with the support of community partners, leverage an additional $1.7 million in support, grow its endowment by $280,000, secure 10 Legacy Society members and find creative ways to collaborate as a partner in public education.

CORE VALUES:
Public Education:   We believe outstanding public education is the cornerstone of a great community.
Collaboration:   We believe in collaborating with the community, district staff, students and our stakeholders.
Community Investment:  We believe community investment builds stronger schools.
Integrity:  We believe in upholding public trust through integrity in all of our work.
Innovation and Creativity:   We believe in transforming ideas into reality through creative problem solving to meet the needs of our stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
CHRIS CODDING, President
AUSTIN FUGITT, Treasurer
JESSICA HRENCHER, Vice President
DEVONA WHITFIELD, Secretary
CASSIE NIEMANN, Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
SARA ANDREWS
DR. R. MATTHEW ATKINS
DEBBIE BENDICK
TONY BLATT
JEFF DESPAIN
CARLY FREEMAN
DONNY HECTOR
DR. RUTH JACKSON
CARRIE KYGER
HEATHER LAWRENCE
SARAH LUCAS
CHARLIE PRICE
RUTHIE RIGGS
SARA ROSS
RYAN SILER
JENNIFER WEBSTER
ADVISORY MEMBERS:
ADYA OHRI, Student Ambassador
KYLE HARRISON, EPS School Administrator
DR. DEBREON DAVIS, EPS Cabinet
MEGHAN BOOKER, Leadership Edmond Intern
IVY BARTON, Leadership Edmond Intern

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:
MARK NASH, Mayor, City of Edmond
DR. JOSH DELICH, EPS Superintendent
JAMIE UNDERWOOD, Board of Education Member
MEGAN GEORGE, EPS Teacher of the Year
ERIN AXTON, EPS Support Employee of the Year

STAFF:
ABBIE VAUGHAN, Chief Executive Officer
ANITA NASH, Director of Programs and Operations
MAIRA ARSHAD, Community Development Coordinator