Our Mission
At District 58, we’re dedicated to helping over 5,000 students grow academically and develop their skills every year. We believe in fostering innovation and creativity in education, and building strong partnerships between our schools and the community.
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to fund essential teaching aids, tools, and technologies. These resources are vital in keeping up with the ever-changing needs of our students. Join us in making a difference in their education!
Our Vision
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 envisions a future where every student has access to innovative resources and opportunities that ignite a lifelong passion for learning.
We strive to build a supportive and dynamic educational community by fostering creativity, empowering educators, and cultivating partnerships that prepare our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our Board of Directors
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 is a 501c(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt philanthropic group of volunteer community members that believe in the vision of enhancing the education of District 58 schools.
Our Schools
The Education Foundation supports thirteen schools: Belle Aire, El Sierra, Fairmount, Henry Puffer, Highland, Hillcrest, Indian Trail, Kingsley, Lester, Pierce Downer and Whittier Elementary Schools, along with Herrick and O’Neill Middle Schools.
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 Board of Directors
Janet I. Alikpala
BOARD PRESIDENTDavid S. Olsen
BOARD TREASURER/SECRETARYKaroline Kellam
BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENTDr. Joseph Macchia
BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENTDr. Kevin Russell
EX-OFFICIO, SUPERINTENDENTDr. James Eichmiller
EX-OFFICIO, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT TECHNOLOGY & LEARNINGBryan Gay
EX-OFFICIO, PRESIDENT & CEO, DOWNERS GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTMegan Hewitt
EX-OFFICIO, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATORZac Craft
EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL HIGHLAND ELEMENTARYKatie Novosel
EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL LESTER ELEMENTARYKirat Doshi
EX-OFFICIO, DISTRICT 58 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERMia Churma
FORMER CO-VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBERElena Falco
BOARD MEMBERMike Hayes
BOARD MEMBERDrew Nastal
BOARD MEMBERBecky Nelson
BOARD MEMBERElizabeth O'Toole
FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBERMike Toth
BOARD MEMBER