leadership

Our goal is to establish a volunteer Board of Directors that is dedicated to working towards the mission and vision of SEF.  The members of Advisory are individuals who bring specific knowledge to help us be effective. 

We continuously seek to have volunteers who represent each school as well as diversity in our demographics. Additionally, our structure includes four committees: fundraising, grants, communication and governance.  

To facilitate the grant process and flow of information we have a representative from each school/organization matched with a liaison from SEF. 

If you would like to learn more about who is involved, please read our bios. 

If you are interested in volunteering for SEF, please contact us.

ADVISORY

Katina Bentley, SEF Founder

William Burkhead, SPS Superintendent

Tom Cavanagh, Legal

Peter Gates- Scituate School Committee

Harvey Gates, Community Member

Wendy Goldstein, Accounting

Steve Maguire, SPS Teacher

Emily Mathews, SEF Founder

Jan Michaud, Community Member

Jen Morrison, SEF Founder

Tracy Shepard, SEF Founder

Gabriel Svenning, SEF Founder

Mimi Svenning, Retired Teacher

Heather Dillon, SEF Founder

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2024/2025)

Sheila Kukstis, President

Kate Pescatore, Vice President

Rich Bacarella, Treasurer

Maria Fenwick, Clerk

At-Large Directors

Nicole Sullivan, Marketing

Emily Bletzer

Cassie Marsh