About Us

Who We Are

The Friends of Franklin Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation) is comprised of parents, educators and community advocates united in the belief that children of all backgrounds deserve a wide array of learning experiences, designed to encourage, inspire and expand their horizons.

We are dedicated to investing in the long term success of all students at Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet, stimulating young minds to achieve their full potential, overcoming barriers that limit personal growth, and shaping a better future for our youngest citizens, and in turn, our community.

Click here to see amazing STEAM programming provided by the Foundation at Franklin.

Our Vision

To create a learning environment that supports “best in class” science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics instruction by providing teachers with robust resources that prepare Franklin students to be active, engaged global citizens.

Our Mission

To provide supplemental funding that sustains and enhances high quality STEAM classroom learning and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Board of Directors

To connect with us, please email us at info@friendsoffranklinfounation.org

Ashleigh Gureczny

President

Dawn Castillo

Vice President

Kim Nichols

Treasurer

Doreen Markel

Director

Kelly Coaty

Secretary

Kyla Omilusik

Director

Lauren Castro

Director

Michelle Williams

Director