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Our Mission
Encourage, recognize, reward and support
creativity, innovation, achievement and excellence among students, teachers and administrators.
Develop partnerships
with individuals, families, community groups, local businesses and philanthropies to enhance educational opportunities.
Inspire parents and alumni
to participate in the learning process.
Work with teachers and administrators
to improve the quality of public education.
Jenny Zahm
Executive Director
I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation while also working as the Communications Coordinator for Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. Together, these roles allow me to connect our schools with the incredible people, businesses, and organizations that believe in investing in the future of our students.
This is my eighth year with the Foundation, but my connection to Clark-Pleasant began long before I joined the staff. I first became involved by volunteering on several PTOs, including those at Whiteland Elementary School and Clark Elementary School, as well as serving on various district committees over the years. Those experiences gave me a firsthand look at the dedication of our educators, families, and community members—and inspired me to become even more involved.
My husband, David, and I are both proud Franklin College graduates who chose to build our family, our businesses, and our lives right here in this community because of all it has given us. Our family has deep roots in Clark-Pleasant schools. Two of our children are proud Whiteland Community High School graduates, and our middle son attended Clark-Pleasant schools from kindergarten through his sophomore year before continuing his education elsewhere. Watching our children grow through Clark-Pleasant has only deepened my appreciation for the opportunities our schools provide students and families every day.
Giving back has always been an important part of our family's values. David spent more than a decade coaching youth basketball through the Whiteland Warrior Junior Basketball League and AAU, and I have been involved in numerous community organizations and volunteer opportunities, including Leadership Johnson County.
Every day, I have the privilege of connecting generous donors, volunteers, businesses, alumni, and community members with opportunities to make a lasting difference in our schools. Whether it's providing scholarships, funding innovative classroom grants, supporting staff and student initiatives, or creating new partnerships, I believe every investment—large or small—helps shape the future of Clark-Pleasant.
It is truly an honor to serve this community that has given so much to my family. I look forward to continuing to build relationships, create opportunities, and ensure that together we can make an even greater impact for our Warriors
Kylie McGovern
Assistant Director
I am currently a junior at Indiana University Indianapolis, where I am majoring in Marketing, but my connection to the Clark-Pleasant community began long before college. As a proud Clark-Pleasant alumna, I attended Clark-Pleasant schools for 13 years and have always been passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape me. My journey with the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation began as a high school intern, where I had the opportunity to work alongside my dad, who was serving as the Foundation's treasurer. I quickly discovered how much I loved the Foundation's mission and the impact it has on students, staff, and our community. That passion led me to continue as a college intern, and today, I am incredibly honored to serve as the Assistant Executive Director. In this role, I have the opportunity to combine my marketing education with years of hands-on experience to help tell the Foundation's story, build meaningful community partnerships, support fundraising efforts, and create opportunities that make a lasting difference for Clark-Pleasant students and educators. It is exciting to be part of an organization that invests in the future of the community that invested so much in me. I look forward to helping the Foundation continue to grow its impact for years to come.
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Alina Mattett
College Intern
Alina Mattett is a student at Franklin College, where she is double majoring in English and Creative Writing. Outside of class, she enjoys reading and writing poetry.
Evelyn Lukich
High School Intern
Evelyn Lukich is a junior at Whiteland Community High School, where she is in the Early College program. She enjoys creating video projects and broadcasting for WHEN. She is also on the Rosettes competition dance team at Le Rose Dance Academy. Evelyn loves pop music and her passions are dancing and creating videos.
Support
Our sponsors support our events and programs that enable the foundation to fulfill our mission.
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Bailey & Wood contributed a $200,000 gift that will directly benefit the students and teachers of the Clark-Pleasant Community Schools.
Seeking an Intern
Join our Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation team and gain invaluable experience while making a difference in our school corporation.
Things we are looking for:
- Students eager to explore careers in Non-Profit, Marketing, Photography, Promotion, Event Management or related fields
- Creativity, initiative and desire to learn
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Highlights:
- Flexible hours to accommodate your school schedule
- An independent working environment
- Opportunity to work closely with the Executive Director, gaining insight into leadership and organizational management
