ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Meet our Foundation Board
These are the volunteers who lead the Foundation and steward every dollar for our Sharks.
2026–2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Board
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Carolyn Reed
President
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Erin Gutenplan
Vice President
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Kara Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
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Alicia Kozma
Secretary
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Ashley Javadi
Treasurer
Board Chairs
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Vanessa Hamilton
Parliamentarian
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Dustin Kilpatrick
Website Director
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Lee-Anne Gasparik
Social Media
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Nicole Tomasi
Sponsorship Chair
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Olivia Robison
Gala Chair
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Rachel Meek
Thank You Chair
Event & Program Chairs
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Zabeth Shuman
New Parent Party / New Parent Communication Chair
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Marissa Tierney
Shark Fun Run Co-Chair
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Lauren Beck
Shark Fun Run Co-Chair
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Gretchen Krebs
Golf Ball Drop Chair
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Heather Perkins
Music & Memories & Teacher for the Day Chair
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Sarah Levine
Hospitality Chair
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Lee-Anne Gasparik
6th Grade Promotion Chair
JOIN US
Want to be part of our board?
We’re always looking for parents who want to help our Sharks reach new heights. Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll be in touch.
Bylaws & documents
Read how the Foundation is organized and governed.
Draft: approved bylaws PDF to be added.
KEEP EXPLORING
More about the Foundation
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Our Mission
An all-volunteer group of parents, faculty and staff helping our students achieve great heights.
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Principal’s Message
A note from our principal on what the Foundation means to Newport Heights.
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Foundation vs. PTA
Two groups, one goal. Learn how the Foundation and PTA each support our school.
Help our Sharks reach new heights
Every gift goes where it’s needed most in our classrooms.