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 PRESIDENT

David S. Olsen

BOARD TREASURER/SECRETARY

Karoline Kellam

BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Joseph Macchia

BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Kevin Russell

EX-OFFICIO, SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. James Eichmiller

EX-OFFICIO, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING

Bryan Gay

EX-OFFICIO, PRESIDENT & CEO, DOWNERS GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

Megan Hewitt

EX-OFFICIO, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Zac Craft

EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

Katie Novosel

EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL LESTER ELEMENTARY

Kirat Doshi

EX-OFFICIO, DISTRICT 58 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

Mia Churma

FORMER CO-VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER

Elena Falco

BOARD MEMBER

Mike Hayes

BOARD MEMBER

Drew Nastal

BOARD MEMBER

Becky Nelson

BOARD MEMBER

Elizabeth O'Toole

FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER

Mike Toth

BOARD MEMBER