A Garden Club at Lawrence is the result of Teacher Opportunity Mini Grants awarded to Caitlin Church and Heather Colbath.
About Us
What began as a discussion among a few people many years ago about where Falmouth stood in terms of its academic progress has, through dedication and stewardship, turned into more than a $1,000,000 direct investment in our public schools."
Falmouth Selectmen Chairwoman Megan E. English Braga
Falmouth Selectmen Chairwoman Megan E. English Braga
FEF History
Falmouth Education Foundation grew out of conversations in the summer of 2004 among residents whose children attended the Falmouth Public Schools. These FEF founders and designers wanted to provide our educators the knowledge, training, and materials necessary to remain at the forefront of educational excellence. They wanted to ensure that budgetary constraints would not diminish the opportunity for innovation in our schools.
The Falmouth Education Foundation respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages and is committed to ensuring that all voices are valued and heard. All board members, volunteers and staff, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, are welcome, valued and respected.
To read more of the Board's policy on diversity, equity and inclusion, click here: falmouth_education_foundation_policy_of_diversity.docx
The Falmouth Education Foundation respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages and is committed to ensuring that all voices are valued and heard. All board members, volunteers and staff, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, are welcome, valued and respected.
To read more of the Board's policy on diversity, equity and inclusion, click here: falmouth_education_foundation_policy_of_diversity.docx
2022-23 Board of Directors
 Ellen Hewett, President.
Ellen Hewett led national higher education initiatives for World Education, Inc. (2008-18), and directed social justice- oriented undergraduate and graduate programs at Springfield College (1988-2008) as a Dean and faculty member. She currently consults with the MS-based Foundation for the Mid-South, Center for Restorative Justice at Suffolk University, Champlain College, and Grateful Friends, Inc.
 Ellen Barol, Past President, PR Committee Chair-
Ellen Barol retired from the Falmouth Public Schools after 30 years as a teacher and administrator, and now works as an educational consultant focusing on licensure and school inspections. Ellen has served on several local boards and served as FEF Board President for eight years, stepping down in 2020. Ellen’s four children and step-children attended the Falmouth Public Schools.
 Carole Dembkowski, Treasurer.
Carole Dembkowski retired to Falmouth in 2005 after more than 40 years as an accounting professional. She was employed by Historic Highfield Hall and Gardens for 6 years, first as their accountant, then as controller. Carole was treasurer of The Falmouth Dog Parks, Inc. for 10 years. She also served as treasurer of Seacoast Shores Association, Inc. She presently volunteers weekly at the Hand ‘n Hand Thrift Shop.
 Lynette Robinson, Secretary, Mini-grants Committee Chair
Lynette Robinson retired after more than forty-years in various higher education settings, including Dean of Admissions at Earlham and Simmons colleges, Assistant Director at the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Vice Chancellor of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, and Executive Director of the New American Colleges and Universities Consortium. She now finds herself immersed in creating websites for a few local non-profits and being a grandma.
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 Traci Bushy, Development Committee Chair, Gala Co-chair.
Traci Bushy is the mother of four children all of whom attend Falmouth Public Schools. She worked for ten years as a Program Coordinator for children with various developmental disabilities and has been a volunteer in the schools for over five years. She currently chairs the Development Committee and organizes the FEF annual FEF in Action Showcase and Gala, with co-chair Jill Guidi as well as designs most of FEF's invitations and announcements.
Beth Dussán, picture to come soon. Beth spent fifteen years working in the educational system in Washington, DC. She taught elementary school, was an instructional coach in a PK-8th grade school, and mentored new teachers. Beth moved back to Massachusetts and is thrilled with the education her daughter is receiving in the Falmouth Public Schools. She has been a consistent volunteer at East Falmouth Elementary School; helping in classrooms, serving as the PTO secretary and president, and working in the school banking program. Beth was named the EFES VIPS volunteer of the year in 2022.  Denise Mackerron, Program Committee Chair
Having been a summer resident on Cape Cod for many years, Denise MacKerron and her husband moved from Manhattan to Falmouth two years ago. Always believing that education has transformative properties in the lives of children, she has engaged in elementary and secondary education in various capacities: from head of upper school and curriculum coordinator, to a composition and literature teacher, to a volunteer tutor, to a board member of an elementary school.
 Jill Guidi, Gala Co-chair.
Jill Guidi is a parent of three children in Falmouth Public Schools. She is currently a real estate agent with the Kinlin Grover office in Falmouth. A graduate of Boston College, Jill was previously a Human Resource executive for Accenture and United Health Group. Before moving to Falmouth, Jill held board positions with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sussex County and the Fredon Education Foundation in New Jersey.
Staff
Meghan Holcomb, FEF Organizational Manager |