Thanks are in order
To the Bulletin: On the eve of the Amherst Education Foundation's 15th anniversary, I write on behalf of the entire AEF Board of Directors to extend a public thanks to three women who helped create and nurture this enterprise for years.
Jan Klausner-Wise, Karen Dimock and MaryAnn Grim, all of whom retired from the AEF board in June after serving a combined 30-plus years, worked tirelessly and often quietly to enhance public education in Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury.
They have been instrumental in AEF's growth from its inception in 1993 (when it was known as the Amherst Area Education Alliance) to the expanding and dynamic organization it is today. The results of their efforts have not only included raising more than $200,000 for the direct benefit of area students and teachers, but the successful completion of a year-long strategic planning process that solidly positioned the organization for growth and leadership for another 15 years.
Their legacy to our community is an education foundation that is stronger than ever and poised to meet the needs of Amherst area schools in the years ahead.
As we start the next chapter for AEF, we gratefully acknowledge the leadership and devotion that brought us this far.
Katie Allan Zobel
AEF president
Amherst
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