EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sheila Evers
execdirector@educationfoundationofwcps.org
The Education Foundation’s Executive Director, Sheila Evers, has over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Evers has expertise in marketing, development and fundraising, grant writing, and strategic planning in the education arena. I am passionate about supporting the education of young minds. I have always felt that there is nothing more important than molding the young minds of our future leaders through an exemplary education.
Sheila Evers
execdirector@educationfoundationofwcps.org
The Education Foundation’s Executive Director, Sheila Evers, has over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Evers has expertise in marketing, development and fundraising, grant writing, and strategic planning in the education arena. I am passionate about supporting the education of young minds. I have always felt that there is nothing more important than molding the young minds of our future leaders through an exemplary education.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President
Beth Moore
WCPS Office of Advanced Programs Lead Teacher / AVID District Director
In the spirit of "it takes a village," I am dedicated to enhancing education in our public schools. When we work together to understand and meet the needs of all of our children and teachers, we gain both efficiency and success as students participate in authentic and relevant learning. Our literacy initiatives with local volunteers and our Innovative Grants funding exemplary instruction bring the community together as we raise our children in an engaging and compassionate environment.
Beth Moore
WCPS Office of Advanced Programs Lead Teacher / AVID District Director
In the spirit of "it takes a village," I am dedicated to enhancing education in our public schools. When we work together to understand and meet the needs of all of our children and teachers, we gain both efficiency and success as students participate in authentic and relevant learning. Our literacy initiatives with local volunteers and our Innovative Grants funding exemplary instruction bring the community together as we raise our children in an engaging and compassionate environment.
Vice President
Matthew Hess
Matthew Hess
Treasurer
Pam Donohue
treasurer@educationfoundationofwcps.org
Albright Crumbacker Moul & Itell - Manager & CPA
Pam Donohue
treasurer@educationfoundationofwcps.org
Albright Crumbacker Moul & Itell - Manager & CPA
Secretary
Jen Ritter
secretary@educationfoundationofwcps.org
WCPS Teacher
I am super passionate about all things related to children, learning, education, and professional development. Our students are the primary stakeholders in the foundation's efforts and this is critical to my commitment in serving and supporting the WCPS Education Foundation. As a parent, and an educator, I believe our students are our future and deserve the best efforts to achieve excellence. I look forward to using my years of experience in education to advance the mission of the Education Foundation of WCPS.
Jen Ritter
secretary@educationfoundationofwcps.org
WCPS Teacher
I am super passionate about all things related to children, learning, education, and professional development. Our students are the primary stakeholders in the foundation's efforts and this is critical to my commitment in serving and supporting the WCPS Education Foundation. As a parent, and an educator, I believe our students are our future and deserve the best efforts to achieve excellence. I look forward to using my years of experience in education to advance the mission of the Education Foundation of WCPS.
Past President
Eric Meredith
Husband & Father / Principal, Boonsboro Elementary School / NAESP Ceritified Mentor / Ruritan Member / Liberty University Doctoral Student
Eric Meredith
Husband & Father / Principal, Boonsboro Elementary School / NAESP Ceritified Mentor / Ruritan Member / Liberty University Doctoral Student
DIRECTORS
Angie Stouffer
Anatomy and Physiology, AP Environmental, Biology, Public Speaking Teacher
SALT Advisor / AVID Coordinator
Youth United/Smithsburg CARES Advisor
United Way Board Member - Youth United Chairman
Education Foundation of WCPS Board Member - Financial Literacy Chairman
Anatomy and Physiology, AP Environmental, Biology, Public Speaking Teacher
SALT Advisor / AVID Coordinator
Youth United/Smithsburg CARES Advisor
United Way Board Member - Youth United Chairman
Education Foundation of WCPS Board Member - Financial Literacy Chairman
Jonny Barr
President/Owner Ellsworth Electric
President/Owner Ellsworth Electric
Judy Bowman
JK Bowman Tax Service – Owner
JK Bowman Tax Service – Owner
Erin Harman
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown – Director of Advancement and Outreach
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown – Director of Advancement and Outreach
Jeanine Horst
WCPS Reading Specialist/Teacher
As an educator, I believe schools are the heart of a community. When communities invest in future generations by supporting public education, it creates a sense of hope among students and positively influences economic mobility upward. By supporting education in Washington County, the foundation provides funds that expand programs for students and provides access to skills and competencies they will need to be successful in their chosen field of study. I am excited to part of an organization that promotes public education through community involvement and gives teachers the resources to enhance their instruction. We are creating our future generation of innovators and critical thinkers, and I am proud of the work we do to support education in Washington County!
WCPS Reading Specialist/Teacher
As an educator, I believe schools are the heart of a community. When communities invest in future generations by supporting public education, it creates a sense of hope among students and positively influences economic mobility upward. By supporting education in Washington County, the foundation provides funds that expand programs for students and provides access to skills and competencies they will need to be successful in their chosen field of study. I am excited to part of an organization that promotes public education through community involvement and gives teachers the resources to enhance their instruction. We are creating our future generation of innovators and critical thinkers, and I am proud of the work we do to support education in Washington County!
John Krowka
Kensho Farms - Owner
John Krowka is a passionate advocate for education, workforce development, and equity for all. Dr. Krowka is a 20-year resident of Boonsboro and owner of Kensho Farms which sells certified-organic produce. He received his Ph.D. in Immunology in 1984 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada and spent over 20 year doing HIV/AIDS research. He worked in biotechnology and industry and spent 11 years as Senior Microbiologist and Environmental Scientist at the Personal Care Products Council in Washington, D.C. before retiring in 2016. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Horizon Goodwill, OnTrack Washington County, and is a volunteer with the Robert W. Johnson Community Center in Hagerstown. In his free time Dr. Krowka enjoys travel, photography, and playing jazz guitar.
Kensho Farms - Owner
John Krowka is a passionate advocate for education, workforce development, and equity for all. Dr. Krowka is a 20-year resident of Boonsboro and owner of Kensho Farms which sells certified-organic produce. He received his Ph.D. in Immunology in 1984 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada and spent over 20 year doing HIV/AIDS research. He worked in biotechnology and industry and spent 11 years as Senior Microbiologist and Environmental Scientist at the Personal Care Products Council in Washington, D.C. before retiring in 2016. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Horizon Goodwill, OnTrack Washington County, and is a volunteer with the Robert W. Johnson Community Center in Hagerstown. In his free time Dr. Krowka enjoys travel, photography, and playing jazz guitar.
Christina Willson
F&M Trust-Treasury Relationship Manager
F&M Trust-Treasury Relationship Manager
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Dr. Jennifer Webster, WCPS Associate Superintendent of Schools
Diane Longnecker, WCPS ESP Employee of the Year
Caroline Schlegel, WCPS Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
Caroline Schlegel, a Spanish teacher at Smithsburg High School, is the 2021-2022 Washington County Teacher of the Year. “It is with great pride and extreme gratitude that I have the opportunity to represent the incredible teachers in our county,” Schlegel says. “There are hundreds of deserving teachers in Washington County, and I am honored to be alongside the impeccable examples of pioneers in education that each of my colleagues embodies. I sincerely thank WCPS for advocating for teachers and providing us with the extensive technology and training we needed to do this job to the best of our ability.”
Stan Stouffer, WCPS School Board Member
Dr. Jennifer Webster, WCPS Associate Superintendent of Schools
Diane Longnecker, WCPS ESP Employee of the Year
Caroline Schlegel, WCPS Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
Caroline Schlegel, a Spanish teacher at Smithsburg High School, is the 2021-2022 Washington County Teacher of the Year. “It is with great pride and extreme gratitude that I have the opportunity to represent the incredible teachers in our county,” Schlegel says. “There are hundreds of deserving teachers in Washington County, and I am honored to be alongside the impeccable examples of pioneers in education that each of my colleagues embodies. I sincerely thank WCPS for advocating for teachers and providing us with the extensive technology and training we needed to do this job to the best of our ability.”
Stan Stouffer, WCPS School Board Member
