The Fraser Educational Foundation

The Fraser Educational Foundation visits the Green Roof

The Fraser Educational Foundation visited the Green Roof to see the progress.  The foundation provided a single grant fund in 2009 to Richards Middle School teacher, Andrew Brodi.  The grant helped transform an area of rooftop into an environmentally friendly outdoor classroom that is safe for adolescents to explore and incorporate curriculum topics using real world connections.  By using this outdoor classroom, students become aware of the purpose of a green roof and can study a variety of topics such as temperature variations, run-off collection, various forms of energy, consumption, plant forms, the greenhouse effect, water cycle, composting and much more.

Pictured L-R:  James Walsh - Trustee, Jan Wilson - Trustee, Doreen Winnega - Trustee, Joanne Hartzel - Trustee, Delia Martin - Trustee, Carol Nine - Treasurer and Dr. Richards.

What is the Fraser Educational Foundation?

Typically the basis and intent of any educational foundation is to provide non-traditional funding for non-traditional projects, activities and classroom materials.

The Fraser Educational Foundation is a non-profit, tax-deductible organization.  The objective of the foundation is to provide funding that will enhance teacher creativity, student enrichment and community involvement through activities that go beyond the scope of normally funded school budgets and responsibilities. 

What does the Educational Foundation do?

The foundation supports the schools with donations from teachers, individuals and local businesses.  Over the last 20 years, the Fraser Educational Foundation has averaged $12,000 in grants annually.

 Who does the Foundation help?

The grant program supports funding for all levels (DK-12).  Some examples of recent projects the foundation has supported include grants for the purchase of books, supplemental education programs, online access to special interactive technology websites and virtual simulation software.

 How can I help?

The foundation is currently in the process of researching alternative sources of funding and welcomes any suggestions or recommendation that you may have.  Unfortunately, as many are aware, today’s economic climate is having an impact on the foundation’s ability to obtain traditional sources of funding.   

We are confident that with your help and support the Fraser Educational Foundation will be able to continue to provide grants that will support the many worthwhile projects as we have in the past. 

To lend your support, share an idea, or make a donation, contact Michelle Wenner at (586) 439-7004 or Michelle.Wenner@Fraserk12.org.

 Sincerely,

The Fraser Educational Foundation

Deuane Martin, President   Gary Westby, Vice President   Carol Nine, Treasurer   Kenneth Bennett, Trustee    Joanne Hartzel, Trustee    James Walsh, Trustee   Jan Wilson, Trustee    Doreen Winnega, Trustee   Delia Martin, Trustee   David Richards, PhD., Superintendent        Michelle Wenner, Secretary