Stronger Foundations.
Stronger Schools.
Stronger Kansas.
Uniting education foundations across Kansas to invest in students, educators, and communities.
Uniting education foundations across Kansas to invest in students, educators, and communities.
A stronger network for a brighter future.
Founding Directors
The Kansas Education Foundation Association was established through the leadership and collaboration of:
Dane Baxa — Goddard USD 265
Greer Cowley — Wichita USD 259
Shanda Hurla — Eudora USD 491
Kevin Jeffries — De Soto USD 232
Dena Johnston — Lawrence USD 497
Kate Lindsay — Salina USD 305
Amanda Leivian — Goddard USD 265
Kimberly Muff — Concordia USD 333
Amy Pavlacka — Valley Center USD 262
Jessica Roberts — Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Gary Sechrist — Lyons USD 405
Emi Simmons — Maize USD 266
Abby Yeagle — Blue Valley USD 229
2026-2027 Executive Board
Chair
Dane Baxa
Goddard USD 255
Vice Chair
Jessica Roberts
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Secretary
Emi Simmons
Maize USD 266
Treasurer
Kevin Jeffries
De Soto USD 232