The Public Education Foundation of Marion County, Inc.

Connecting children, classrooms and communities

PEF Marion is a not-for-profit corporation organized to enhance education in the Marion County Public School System, from pre-Kindergarten through vocational and adult education programs.

Vision and Mission

  • Our MISSION is to serve as a direct support organization for Marion County Public Schools, mobilizing and providing financial and human resources resulting in improvement in student outcome, enhanced curriculum and overall awareness and support of public education through business and community involvement.
  • Our VISION is to enhance the performance of the Marion County Public School System.
  • Our ACTIONS focus community interest on public education, and initiate support and underwrite projects and programs that benefit students, teachers, administrators and the Marion County Public Schools.

PEF Staff

  • Julie Shealy, Executive Director
  • Susan Filipkowski, Bookkeeper
  • Lauren DeIorio, Fund Development Coordinator
  • Rebecca Cherry, Tools 4 Teaching Store Manager
  • Meghan Magamoll, Take Stock in Children Student Advocate

2011 – 2012 Executive Committee Members

  • Mr. John Cervellera, Regions Bank, Foundation Board President
  • Mr. Nick Blaser, TD Bank, Treasurer
  • Ms. Connie Larsen, Community Volunteer, Secretary

2011 – 2012 Board of Directors

  • Ms. Lora Barrett, Community Volunteer
  • Mr. Isaac Burgess IV, Liberty Middle, Marion County Public Schools
  • Ms. Devon Chestnut, Cox Communication
  • Mr. Kevin Christian, Marion County Public Schools

 

  • Ms. Kim Hoopengarner, Community Volunteer
  • Mr. Todd Carstenn, 2011 Marion County Teacher of the Year
  • Ms. Cissy McMillen, Golden Apple Academy
  • Ms. Ulli Munroe, Munroe Consulting
  • Ms. Pam Roberts, Marion Technical Institute
  • Ms. Judi Zanetti, Marion County School Board
  • Mr. Jim Yancey, Superintendent of Schools
  • Mr. Todd Duffy, ACA Construction
    Mr. Gordon Glover, King Lawfirm
  • Mr. George Tomyn, MCSB School Development & Evaluation
  • Dr. Manal Fakhoury, Ocala Regional Medical Center

 

Board Meeting Minutes

 

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