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About Us

Our Purpose

We are a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization committed to excellent public education for the students of Clark-Pleasant Community Schools Corp. CPEF generates new sources of revenue to fund teacher-initiated educational projects that could not be funded by local, state or federal money.

Since our incorporation in 2012, we have gifted more than

$472,000

in grants and scholarships to students and teachers.

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Our Mission

About-Us

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.

Leadership

Jenny-Zahm

Jenny Zahm

Executive Director

This is my sixth year working for the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation. I became involved with the foundation after serving on several PTOs  —  including those at Whiteland Elementary School and Clark Elementary School — and special committees for the corporation over the years.

My ties to the community have given me a special passion for my job. As Franklin College alumni, my husband, David, and I, married for 23 years, chose to base our small businesses and live in this close-knit area because it has given us so much. We have three children, ages 16-21, with our oldest graduating from Whiteland Community High School in 2021 and our youngest a senior at Whiteland this year.

Giving back is integral to our belief system. David coached Clark-Pleasant students in youth basketball's Whiteland Warrior Junior Basketball League and AAU for more than 10 years. My oldest son, Noah, and I participated in Leadership Johnson County.

My goal is to create strong bonds between our community and Clark-Pleasant schools to create mutually beneficial partnerships between the foundation and its supporters. 
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Tracy Neer

Assistant Director, Event Planner

In addition to being a small business owner in the Whiteland area, I enjoy event planning, making balloon displays and designing spiritwear for the community. I started event planning in high school, working for a large Greek Orthodox church and event center.  As an adult, my father and I  planned fundraising events for the American Red Cross. 

A Michigan native, I moved to Indiana in 2007. I have two children, a daughter-in-law, three grandchildren and two goldendoodles. My daughter attends WCHS, while my grandchildren are enrolled in Clark-Pleasant elementaries.

I love being involved with my children and grandchildren and the schools and organizations they attend. I have served on PTO boards, as team mom and manager and love every minute of it.

Planning events and seeing the happiness of others as a result make me happy.

Board of Directors

Officers

Tina Dolen
President

Wendy Preilis
Vice President

Tracy McCarty
Treasurer

Tanya Pugh
Secretary

At Large

Michael Benefield
Member

Leslie Beeson
Member

Dr. Tim Edsell
Member

Support

Our sponsors support our events and programs that enable the foundation to fulfill our mission.

Our Sponsors
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IMPACT

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
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Intern
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Join our Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation team and gain invaluable experience while making a difference in our school corporation.

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