Testimonials

“It is a joy and blessing to be part of a community where education is valued to the extent that it is here at Lake Forest High School.  The Foundation’s work is tangible and it makes a tremendous difference to the teachers and students especially in times that require schools, businesses and households to think carefully about every dollar that is spent.  Thank you for all that you do to make a strong education for our children a priority.”
Jim Sullivan, Science Department Instructional Director
Science Smart BoardTM Grant (2010)             

 "The department has been extremely pleased with the cameras and MacBooks and the potential for future use.  Thank you for valuing our creativity as teachers and providing us with these added resources. These are wonderful gifts you give us. I am grateful for your time, effort and intentions."
Joe DeRosa, Social Studies Instructor
MacBook / Flip Camera Mini-Lab Grant (2010)

“This community has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the best education for the students of Lake Forest High School.  We are privileged to teach in such a nurturing environment, and we continue to be inspired and encouraged by the support we feel here.”
Tom Meagher, Math Department Instructional Director
Math Smart BoardTM Grant (2009)

“We’re so happy to have the Spark testing equipment.  From a practical standpoint, it saves us time and money compared to doing chemical testing.  It’s good for the environment because no extra chemicals are needed.  In addition, the kids love it.  The technology is easy to use and gives them a sense of how research scientists really collect data.  A great big thank you to the Foundation for supporting this—it has been a wonderful addition to our science labs.”
Mary Beth Nawor, Science Instructor
Spark Science Learning System Grant (2009)

“We want to bring in more people from various cultural backgrounds and experiences to open the eyes of our students about other cultures, so they may understand and respect these cultures.  We are grateful to Foundation for its support of this grant.”
Jim Gantt, Social Studies Department Chair
Area Studies Speaker Program Grant (2009)

 “We were speechless when we first heard about our Foundation grant award.  It’s so nice to see it become a reality.  Our students will benefit so much from having the technology that artists in the creative industry use on a daily basis.”
Wendy Antrim, Art Department Instructional Director
MAC Computer Laboratory Grant (2009)

“We couldn’t be happier! The Music Department faculty all agree that our new equipment has resulted in more efficient rehearsals, increased enthusiasm from students, and ultimately improved the quality of our performances. The ease of use and convenience to the directors has also helped us immensely!”
Janene Kessler, Director Music Department
Recording and Playback Equipment Grant (2009)

“The new sound system has gone way beyond our expectations.  It has already enhanced and supported so many groups before, during and after school.  Thank you to the Foundation for supporting this grant and allowing our vision of the new Student Commons become a reality.”
Jay Hoffmann, Principal LFHS
Student Commons Sound System Grant (2009)

 “Too often, students leave high school believing that science only takes place in a sterile laboratory setting.  Science education needs to take place in the field.  The Elawa Farms classroom has made field studies an important component of our curriculum.  Without the Foundation, the programs that take place at Elawa would simply not exist. You have enabled us to realize our vision for field-based science education. Thank you!!”
Jim Sullivan, Science Department Instructional Director
Elawa Farms Environmental Field Classroom Grant (2008)

“Lake Forest High School is a wonderful place to be, for students and for teachers alike.  We are fortunate, indeed, to have the membership of the Foundation working to support our efforts to become not only teachers of literature, but teachers of literacy as well.”
Diane Clark, English Department Chair
Reading Expert Faculty Workshop Grant (2008)

“With our new camera equipment and Mac computer lab from the Foundation, lots of opportunities have opened up for us.  We can do things our old equipment would never have allowed us to do in the past.  It is definitely playing a role in our ability to produce some exciting results.”
Hunter Ries, Graduate LFHS 2009
USC School of Cinematic Arts 2013
Video Equipment Grant (2006)
MAC Computer Editing Laboratory Grant (2008)

 “The Foundation’s Teacher Excellence Grant is helping mid-career faculty members to pursue meaningful professional development experiences.  They are connecting in powerful ways with the content they teach and are closely examining and refining their teaching skills with the goal of improving student learning.”
Mike Cyrus, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Teacher Excellence Grant (2008)