Now that you’ve met our Board members through our “Meet Our Board” series, learn more about what we do! Here’s the programs for San Bruno students the SBEF currently funds: Music education for students, from transitional kindergarten/kindergarten to 8th grade Science fairs at elementary schools and Parkside Intermediate Professional development for teachers in the latest STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & …
Meet Our Board: Alexis Petru
New Year, new Board member! Alexis Petru is our newest Board member, joining the San Bruno Education Foundation Board in December 2019. She spent much of last year as a volunteer for SBEF, doing grant writing, social media and other outreach. Alexis moved to San Bruno in 2007 and was immediately impressed by the “City with a Heart’s” sense of …
Meet Our Board: Andriana Shea
Andriana Shea is a San Bruno native who joined the Board of the San Bruno Education Foundation in late 2018. With a background in sales and marketing, Andriana led the SBEF’s rebranding efforts in the last year and developed a communication plan aimed at strengthening our relationship with the community and school families. Andriana volunteers with the SBEF because she …
Meet Our Board: Steven Rose
Steven Rose has been volunteering with the San Bruno Education Foundation since 2014. First he joined as webmaster, then joined the Board in 2015 as Vice President and later transitioned to Secretary, a role he has filled for the past two years. Steven is responsible for carrying out critical behind-the-scenes work for the SBEF. One of his early accomplishments was …
We Exceeded Our Giving Tuesday Goals!
Giving Tuesday Update: The numbers are in, and it’s official: We exceeded our goal of raising $20,000 for STEM education at San Bruno schools! Thanks to corporate sponsors and donors like you, our #GivingSchoolsDay campaign raised $20,589.22. Every penny raised will pay for professional education to equip our elementary schools teachers with cutting-edge STEM teaching methods, as well as critical …
FAQ #3: What’s the Difference between the Education Foundation and the PTA?
Time for some more FAQ’s about the San Bruno Education Foundation! Question 3: What is the difference between the education foundation and my school’s parent-teacher organization? Do I need to donate to both? Answer: Parent-teacher organizations and local education foundations help bridge the gap left by state funding to cover the costs for an exceptional education for every student. Both …
Meet Our Board: Makiko Sato
Makiko Sato joined the Board of the San Bruno Education Foundation this spring and has taken over the role of treasurer from Renee Callantine, who held the position for many years. With twin daughters in first grade at John Muir Elementary, she has worked as a consultant to California school districts for over 15 years with a focus on planning …
FAQ #2: Why Do We Need Education Foundations?
Time for some FAQ’s about the San Bruno Education Foundation! Question 2: Why do we need education foundations? Don’t our expensive property taxes pay for our schools? Answer: There is a common misconception that State and local property taxes provide enough funding for an exceptional education. Unfortunately, this is not the case. California actually spends $1,000 less per student than …
San Bruno’s Comprehensive Music Education Program
The SBEF conducted an online survey of district parents in the spring, and music education was one of the top enrichment programs that respondents wanted us to support. We’re happy to report that San Bruno schools already have a thriving, comprehensive music education program, thanks to funding from the San Bruno Education Foundation, San Bruno Community Foundation, Capuchino High School …