Welcome

"Why I'm Involved"

Dan Anderson
"I’m involved with the Foundation because I see it as a excellent opportunity to help great teachers and schools become even greater. The grants that the Foundation can deliver allow teachers to be more creative and innovative to enrich the education of our children."

"Why I'm Involved"

Jody Sceery
"I’m involved in EGEF because I am a proponent of public education and believe that the supplemental funding that the Foundation can provide would be of tremendous advantage to the students of the East Greenwich school system."

"Why I'm Involved"

Elizabeth Atalay
"Investment in the education of our children is paramount. The EGEF gives our talented teachers the ability to go above and beyond resources in their classrooms, to help our children grow."  

"Why I'm Involved"

Lynn Sarazen
"I am excited to be a part of the initiative to enhance the excellence of public education in East Greenwich."

"Why I'm Involved"

Heather Larkin
"Today's educators aren't often asked to come up with creative and innovative ways to teach. I love that EGEF is here to encourage our
teachers to challenge themselves and take risks with new ideas while enhancing our children's education."

"Why I'm Involved"

Jack Sommer
“I’m involved with the EGEF because I believe the schools are the cornerstone of a community. The EG Community wants the best for our kids and the schools. EGEF is my way of paying “civic rent” to the East Greenwich Community and helping build World Class schools for EG.”

"Why I'm Involved"

Joe Militello
"As a retired (31 years) East Greenwich Principal, I am thrilled to continue to support EG students through the East Greenwich Education Foundation."

"Why I'm Involved"

Bruce Boyarsky
"I’m involved with the EGEF because I believe that the community should support the mission to provide the students of East Greenwich with opportunities that are beyond the scope of the annual budget."

"Why I'm Involved"

Victor Mercurio
EG School District Superintendent
"I am excited about the opportunity to work with the Foundation in its efforts to provide supports to build and sustain a world class education for the students of the East Greenwich Public Schools."

"I became involved with the EGEF to help ensure that my children and other children in East Greenwich continue to receive the best possible educational experience. East Greenwich is known for its outstanding teachers and involvement with the EGEF is my way of helping to provide them with everything they need to facilitate an exciting and challenging curriculum for our children."  

"Why I'm Involved"

David Wegrzyn
"I am involved with EGEF because it offers the opportunity to enhance the quality of education our schools deliver. It's my hope that we can provide resources to accomplish our goals and make an impact that will last a lifetime."

"Why I'm Involved"

Michael Battey
"I am involved with EGEF because tax dollars aren't enough to insure excellence in public education. Foundations such as EGEF are a great way for local parents and those concerned about public education to fully invest in a culture of curricular excellence and to partner with teachers in doing so..."

"Why I'm Involved"

James C. Burton
"I am proud to support EGEF because I have seen first hand the real benefits to children and the community that educational foundations have delivered in other towns outside our state. The initiatives that EGEF sponsors and funds over time will make a significant difference right here in East Greenwich." 

"Why I'm Involved"

Carl I. Hoyer
"I’m involved in EGEF because I believe in the future of this country, and kids are our future."

"Why I'm Involved"

Meg Durant
"I wanted to be a part of the East Greenwich Education Foundation because my children get one shot at their education and I want their schools to be the best they can be."

"I’m always amazed at the difference a small group of dedicated people can make. I have been so impressed with the work of the EGEF and now am proud to be a part of carrying on the mission."  

"Why I'm Involved"

Carolyn Mark
“I’m involved with EGEF because I care deeply about the quality of education my children receive. Those of us living in East Greenwich are incredibly fortunate to be living in a town with such outstanding teachers. I see EGEF as an exciting way for parents to support our teachers and the capacity they have (given the resources) to bring innovation and creativity to the classroom.”

"East Greenwich public schools have excelled in promoting innovation and excellence in education. My children were able to take advantage of a rich educational and extra-curricular experience which gave them the skills to transition smoothly into college level work. The success of our schools requires continuing community involvement and support. The East Greenwich Education Foundation provides the perfect opportunity for families to continue the town’s legacy of making education a community priority."  

"Why I'm Involved"

Jeffrey Cianciolo
"I'm involved because supporting EGEF will provide teachers and students the innovative and creative programs to raise the EG school system from the one of the best in the state to one of the best in the nation.”