Our Mission
The Yonkers Public Schools Foundation for Education, with its fundraising efforts and donors’ commitments, identifies programs that impact teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond. The Foundation fosters equity and access and expands opportunities in all areas to address the diverse needs of all Yonkers Public Schools students.
Our Vision
SUPPLEMENT programs for schools throughout the Yonkers Public Schools District.
IDENTIFY innovative ideas that will have the greatest impact on most students.
ENSURE that the Yonkers Public Schools Foundation remains independent of the Yonkers Public Schools District and apolitical, with a focus on helping students become successful adults.
PROVIDE teachers with resources and connections within the community to create equity and excellence in education for their students.
SEEK funding from our community to develop and secure programs in the arts, technology, and extracurricular activities.
INTRODUCE internship opportunities for Yonkers Public School students.
CREATE speakers’ bureaus that bring people from all walks of life into our schools to share their experiences with students.
Fehmi Zeko
President
Robin Brumfield
Vice President
Kevin Cacace
Member
Mary Calvi
Member
Dr. John Castanaro
Member
Dr. Rosalba DelVecchio
Member
PJ Goldfeder
Member
Carmen Goodstein
Member
Robert Halmi
Member
Rev. Steve Lopez
Member
Michael Oberholtzer
Member
Ann Marie Papanagnostou
Member
Sally Pinto
Member
Roberto Rijos
Member
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada
Member
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