North Stonington Education Foundation

The North Stonington Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization founded in 2004 to support and enhance our town’s public education

As Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Through the commitment and hard work of the volunteer directors, the NSEF is on its way to enhancing and enriching the education of the North Stonington community.

The North Stonington Education Foundation is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors comprised of community members.

The NSEF is independent of the North Stonington Public Schools, the Board of Education and is nonpolitical.

Fundraising is important to our organization. The NSEF depends primarily on tax-deductible contributions and our fundraising events so that we can provide opportunities for students and community members that are not covered by tax dollars.

Our annual fundraising events include: Toast to Spring; Runners in Support of Education Road Race; and NSEF Dinner & Dance Gala. In conjunction with the town's bicentennial celebration the NSEF held a Bicentennial Scavenger Hunt.

The NSEF also sponsors a Community Education Series offering presentations on a variety of topics.

Board of Directors

Cinda Spavins, President
Lawrence St.Clair, Vice President
Robert Lohmann, Treasurer
Mary Patton, Secretary
Anita Ames
Chris Anderson
Bitsy Carlson
John Glenn
Jon Kodama
James Patton, Jr.
Suzanne Starr
Sean Welch

Ex Officio Members
Dr. Natalie J. Pukas
Superintendent of Schools
Ellie Banker, BOE liaison