Our Foundation’s Mission

Our Foundation connects private funding, community, and alumni with Washington Township Schools to support and enhance the unique educational experiences of our students.

With your help, the Washington Township Schools Foundation supports the students, staff, and alumni of Washington Township Schools.
Our Mission
We connect private funding, community, and alumni with Washington Township Schools to support and enhance the unique educational experiences of our students.
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With your help, we support the students, staff, and alumni of Washington Township Schools.

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About The Foundation

The Washington Township Schools Foundation (WTSF) works to connect private funding, community, and alumni with Washington Township Schools to support and enhance the unique educational experiences of our students. Powered by the generosity of our donors, we fund grants and high-impact programs that enrich our curriculum, support professional development, and provide staff with the additional resources needed to fund activities that would not otherwise be available, ensuring a quality public education for the children of Washington Township. 

Since 1985, our Foundation has helped Washington Township Schools advance student achievement by meeting the changing needs of our children. In 1996, the North Central High School Alumni Association was founded to support our vast alumni network. In 2015, we joined forces and came together as The Advancement Center. And today, still united, we return to the name Washington Township Schools Foundation, now with an expanded mission to represent the students, alumni, and community of Washington Township. 

We are proud members of the Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations and the National Schools Foundation Association.

What We Do

For current students and staff of Washington Township Schools, we serve as the strategic funding partner, connecting community investment directly to our classrooms. Public funds alone cannot always cover the ambitious goals we set for our school community, so we aim to enhance public education through private funding. Over the years, we have invested more than $9,500,000 in our district schools, and today, we provide more than $700,000 annually in grants, scholarships, and designated gifts.

For past students, including North Central graduates, we serve as your resource for everything from class reunions to homecoming festivities and more. Stay connected with our Alumni community to get the latest alumni news and event updates. Additionally, we help past alumni support the future of Washington Township by connecting your generous donations with the grants and programs that will help shape a better future for our community. Your North Central experience helped make you who you are today. Now, help us build the next generation!

About The Foundation

The Washington Township Schools Foundation (WTSF) works to connect private funding, community, and alumni with Washington Township Schools to support and enhance the unique educational experiences of our students. Powered by the generosity of our donors, we fund grants and high-impact programs that enrich our curriculum, support professional development, and provide staff with the additional resources needed to fund activities that would not otherwise be available, ensuring a quality public education for the children of Washington Township. 

Since 1985, our Foundation has helped Washington Township Schools advance student achievement by meeting the changing needs of our children. In 1996, the North Central High School Alumni Association was founded to support our vast alumni network. In 2015, we joined forces and came together as The Advancement Center. And today, still united, we return to the name Washington Township Schools Foundation, now with an expanded mission to represent the students, alumni, and community of Washington Township. 

We are proud members of the Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations and the National Schools Foundation Association.

What We Do

For current students and staff of Washington Township Schools, we serve as the strategic funding partner, connecting community investment directly to our classrooms. Public funds alone cannot always cover the ambitious goals we set for our school community, so we aim to enhance public education through private funding. Over the years, we have invested over $8,000,000 in our district schools, and today, we provide more than $500,000 annually in grants, scholarships, and designated gifts.

For past students, including North Central graduates, we serve as your resource for everything from class reunions to homecoming festivities and more. Stay connected with our Alumni community to get the latest alumni news and event updates. Additionally, we help past alumni support the future of Washington Township by connecting your generous donations with the grants and programs that will help shape a better future for our community. Your North Central experience helped make you who you are today. Now, help us build the next generation!

Our Vision
We engage alumni and support students in our schools to help them understand our world, get along with people different from themselves, and add value to their communities.​
Our Strategic Plan
2025-2028

To maximize impact, WTSF must align its programs with the district’s most pressing needs. Strengthening collaboration, expanding educator support, and advancing student-centered initiatives will drive meaningful, lasting outcomes.

  • Align funding and programs with district priorities.
  • Enhance support for student well-being and academic success.
  • Increase educator support and innovation.

To expand support and investment, WTSF must elevate awareness of our mission and impact. Strengthen storytelling, engaging alumni and donors, and building community partnerships will inspire deeper involvement and long-term commitment to the well-being of our students and school communities.

  • Amplify storytelling and content engagement.
  • Strengthen alumni and community engagement.
  • Grow strategic partnerships and advocacy.

WTSF must continue strengthening its internal foundation to sustain and grow its impact. By investing in people, technology, and infrastructure, we can operate more efficiently, respond to evolving needs, and maximize donor engagement, while continuing to deliver the high level of support our schools and students count on.

  • Expand staff capacity and operational efficiency.
  • Strengthen board engagement and governance.
  • Invest in environment and infrastructure.

To sustain long-term impact and meet evolving needs, WTSF must expand and diversify its funding. Strengthening donor engagement, growing our endowment, and building new partnerships will ensure financial stability and increase support for students, educators, and district priorities.

  • Grow and diversify donor engagement.
  • Strengthen corporate and community partnerships.
  • Grow endowment and sustainable funding sources.
Our BOARD
The WTSF Board of Directors serves as the Foundation’s governing body and consists of officers, committee chairs, directors-at-large, and designated members, as well as our ambassador and honoree council. 
Officers & Committee Chairs

Aimée Scheuermann
Board President

Kenda Friend

Kenda Friend
President-Elect & Communications Chair

Eddie Prein
Immediate Past President

Veronica Onofrey (NC '07)

Veronica Onofrey (NC ’07)
Secretary

Bryce Bennett (NC '71)

Bryce Bennett (NC ’71)
Governance Co-Chair

Andy Pike

Andrew Pike (NC ’00)
Treasurer & Finance Chair

Paul St. Angelo (NC ’72)
Development Chair

Jenny Kremer
Grants & Scholarships Chair

Maureen Boyer
BASH Co-Chair

Jenn Maple
BASH Co-Chair

Yalonda Brown (NC ’86)
Alumni Chair

Caroline Dutkanych
Governance Co-Chair

Dawn Batson
Great North Run Chair

Directors-at-Large
LaQuita Cassell

LaQuita Cassell

Melynne Klaus

Melynne Klaus

Eric Broemel

J.Antonio Chapital

Lisec Coronado

Lisec Coronado

Andrianna Hji-Avgoustis (NC ’13)

Sanjay Jivraj

Rahvy Murray

Jill Kropa

Jill Kropa

Megan Noel

Megan Noel (NC ’00)

Michael Johnson (NC '87)

Michael Johnson (NC ’87)

Bill Welch (NC ’03)

STUDENT FELLOWS
Finn Cohen

Finn Cohen (NC ’26)

Toto Mbulabo

Toto Mbulabo (NC ’26)

Designated Members
Dr. Sean Taylor

Dr. Sean Taylor
MSDWT Superintendent

Steven Thompson

Steven Thompson (NC ’10)
School Board Representative

Carla Schmid
Parent Council Representative

Anthony Dean
WTEA Representative

AMBASSADOR AND HONORARY COUNCIL

Claire Bolles (NC ’02)

Susie Bremen

Susie Bremen (NC ’70)

Ginny Hacker

Anne Hair

Anne Hair

Becky Volk (NC ’83)

Suzanne

Suzanne Zybert

Jennifer Sanner

Susie

Susie Ross (NC ’73)

Our Donors
Donors power the work of our foundation, making our mission possible.​
We truly appreciate your support. 
Our STAFF
The WTSF staff serves the needs of the Foundation’s day-to-day activities in conjunction with the board of directors. 
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Emily Kaiser

Executive Director
[email protected]
(317) 205-3332 ext. 77265

Christy Jacobi
Christy Jacobi

Director of Operations
[email protected]
(317) 205-3332 ext. 77263

Mia Witzenman
MIA WITZENMAN

Director of  Events
[email protected]
(317) 205-3332 ext. 77260

Natasha Shallon
Natasha Shallon

Director of Communications
[email protected]
(317) 205-3332 ext. 77271

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Director of Alumni
Our DOA is stepping back in the coming months, and we are so sad! We need to find an awesome person to continue leading the alumni part of our mission. Learn more about the position and how to apply at this link.

Ashley Damron
Ashley DamroN

Support Specialist
[email protected]
(317) 205-3332 ext. 77721

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PHONE: 317.845.9400

ADDRESS: 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

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