About OGSEF
Investing in Oak Grove, since 2005.
With the support of families, community members, and local businesses, the Oak Grove School Education Foundation helps bring new ideas, resources, and improvements to life — expanding opportunities and enriching the learning experience at OGS.
Our Mission
Our mission is to expand opportunities beyond the standard school budget by investing in innovative ideas, resources, and improvements that enrich learning at OGS.
The Foundation was established in 2005 to provide supplemental funding for Oak Grove School District 68. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we welcome contributions from individuals, businesses, corporate matching programs, and memorial or scholarship gifts.
Financial Stewardship
We take responsible stewardship of every gift seriously. View our federal nonprofit status below.
Tax ID (EIN): 20-2588681
Board of Directors
Our board brings together OGS parents with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills, along with teacher and administrative representatives. Together, we share a commitment to supporting ideas and opportunities that enrich the OGS experience.
Executive Board
Amanda Arnold
President
Kristina Maestranzi
Vice President
Heather Bildsten
Treasurer
Anna Linschneid
Secretary
Board Members
Xenia Diaz
Sarah Farooqi
Asma Fazal
Ji Hwang
Jennifer Richert
Terese Rick
Uchenna Osayimwen
Justin Southwell
School Representatives
Lisa Foley
Teacher Representative
Dr. Jason Meltzer
Teacher Representative
Nurridin Matthew Saratore
Board of Education Representative
Dr. Bryan Zwemke
Superintendent (honorary, non-voting member)
Interested in Joining Us?
Interested in getting involved or learning more about serving on the Foundation Board? We’d love to hear from you.
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