New trustees join Bothell education foundation

BOTHELL — The Northshore Public Education Foundation has welcomed five new trustees to its board.

They are:

  • John Bond, executive director for elementary education in the Northshore School District for three years, who came to Northshore in 1972.

  • Gene Hawkridge, lead electrical engineer at a local engineering firm, who was elected to the Northshore School Board in 2001 and will serve as school board liaison to the foundation.

  • Fred Hering, a retired real estate broker in Bothell who has served on numerous district committees.

  • Melissa Holmes, a retired educator and Woodinville Chamber of Commerce member.

  • Cathy Swanson, who has served the foundation as school board liaison for one year. In addition, she volunteers for the PTA.

    The Northshore Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides a service to public education and the community. The foundation operates independently of the Northshore School District and relies on community contributions to fund programs that provide additional learning opportunities for students beyond the district budget.

    Since 1995, the foundation has awarded more than $96,000 in teacher minigrants to enhance learning opportunities for more than 40,000 students.

    For more information, visit the foundation Web site, www.npefoundation.org, or call 425-489-6380.

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