The Gilpin County Education Foundation was established in 1994 to provide funding for the teachers/coaches, specific programs and projects, and scholarships to students of Gilpin County and specifically the Gilpin County School District. The overall mission is to provide additional resources to better the education of Gilpin County students.
During our history we have helped secure grants and provided funding for numerous programs and projects, such as improved technology in the classrooms, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Outdoor School, local sports programs, added teacher materials in the Montessori classrooms, supported the breakfast program offered through Parent Teacher Association during CSAP/TCAP testing, sponsored student field trips, and provided more than $80,000 in scholarships to graduating students to help with their post-secondary education.
Board of Directors
The Gilpin Education Foundation is run entirely by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of local Gilpin County residents representing a broad spectrum of industries including retail, sales, fundraising, law enforcement, education, and others.
- Sarah Swanson, President
- Sunshine Vincent, Vice President
- Jennifer Ferrante, Treasurer
- Kellie Bayne, Secretary
- Kevin Armstrong
- Rebecca Blondo
- Victoria Edwards
- Craig Holmes
- Sarah Houpert
- James Larson
- David MacKenzie, Ph.D.
- Suzanne Murphy
- Barbara Thielemann
The Board meets 4-6 times per year.
We are currently seeking one new board member. This would be a two-year term. If you are interested, please contact gilpinfoundation@gmail.com.