Jeffco Schools Foundation is a nearly forty-year long partner to Jeffco Public Schools. As an independent nonprofit partner, Jeffco Schools Foundation has a long history of raising resources to provide academic, programmatic, and enrichment support to Jeffco students, educators, schools, and families. Jeffco Public Schools includes over 150 public schools, over 80,000 students, nearly 14,000 district and school staff, and spans a vast geography. One in three students are low income.
VisionEvery Jeffco student thrives.
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MissionSecure resources and engage in partnerships to ensure Jeffco students thrive through equitable, excellent, and engaging educational experiences.
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Please join us in welcoming JSF's new Executive Director, Courtney Jensen!
Dear Jeffco community, partners and friends,
I am proud to announce that Courtney Jensen has started as the new Executive Director of the Jeffco Schools Foundation (JSF). As an experienced nonprofit leader, Courtney comes to JSF with 8 years of nonprofit experience. She has worked in various roles in the nonprofit realm, from operations, volunteer management and into fundraising before leading Family Promise of Greater Denver through the COVID-19 pandemic for the past 2.5 years.
“Courtney is eager to work closely with our Board and our district officials to ensure we are able to best serve our students. She has a broad skill set that the Foundation will be able to leverage to achieve its goals.” - Sandie Weathers, JSF Board Member.
As the Executive Director for Family Promise of Greater Denver, Courtney worked hard, supporting, and advocating for families in a housing crisis in Metro Denver. Courtney more than doubled the size and services the organization offered. As low-income families were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, she led FPGD in modifying programming to provide increased safety and shelter to families in our community. During her tenure, Courtney was an active voice ensuring every child had a safe place to call home. She brings that same vigor and passion to Jeffco Schools Foundation.
“I am excited to have Courtney join us. Her nonprofit experience and her strategic approach to organizational growth will be the catalyst we need to tackle the educational challenges before us.” - Dayna Ashley-Oehm, JSF Board Treasurer
The Jeffco Schools Foundation is confident that Courtney will lead the Foundation into its next chapter of ensuring all Jeffco students thrive. She will be overseeing a new strategic plan to create a clear vision forward that is in line with the school district’s plan, Thrive 2025. Courtney will also be adding 2 staff members that will give the Foundation the ability to increase capacity and look to the future.
Please join me in welcoming Courtney to JSF. I know she is eager to meet with all of you.
Sincerely,
I am proud to announce that Courtney Jensen has started as the new Executive Director of the Jeffco Schools Foundation (JSF). As an experienced nonprofit leader, Courtney comes to JSF with 8 years of nonprofit experience. She has worked in various roles in the nonprofit realm, from operations, volunteer management and into fundraising before leading Family Promise of Greater Denver through the COVID-19 pandemic for the past 2.5 years.
“Courtney is eager to work closely with our Board and our district officials to ensure we are able to best serve our students. She has a broad skill set that the Foundation will be able to leverage to achieve its goals.” - Sandie Weathers, JSF Board Member.
As the Executive Director for Family Promise of Greater Denver, Courtney worked hard, supporting, and advocating for families in a housing crisis in Metro Denver. Courtney more than doubled the size and services the organization offered. As low-income families were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, she led FPGD in modifying programming to provide increased safety and shelter to families in our community. During her tenure, Courtney was an active voice ensuring every child had a safe place to call home. She brings that same vigor and passion to Jeffco Schools Foundation.
“I am excited to have Courtney join us. Her nonprofit experience and her strategic approach to organizational growth will be the catalyst we need to tackle the educational challenges before us.” - Dayna Ashley-Oehm, JSF Board Treasurer
The Jeffco Schools Foundation is confident that Courtney will lead the Foundation into its next chapter of ensuring all Jeffco students thrive. She will be overseeing a new strategic plan to create a clear vision forward that is in line with the school district’s plan, Thrive 2025. Courtney will also be adding 2 staff members that will give the Foundation the ability to increase capacity and look to the future.
Please join me in welcoming Courtney to JSF. I know she is eager to meet with all of you.
Sincerely,
Josie Huelskamp
Board Chair
Jeffco Schools Foundation
Board Chair
Jeffco Schools Foundation
Every year, the JCEA gives back to the community and the education profession by awarding scholarships to students who want to pursue a career in education. This year, we are proud to award three scholarships to students:
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JCEA Excellence Fund Scholarship
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This annually awarded scholarship goes to a Jefferson County high school senior entering college the following year to pursue a degree in education. Each scholarship award is $1000 per year and can be renewed for up to four years.
Shermita West Scholarship
This annually awarded scholarship goes to a Jefferson County high school student of color entering college to pursue a degree in education. Each scholarship award is $1000 per year and can be renewed for up to four years.
Sue Anne Berger Scholarship
Sue Anne Berger was a beloved science teacher, and chemist. She spent her life cultivating a love of the sciences in students of all ages. With her passing, she established an annual scholarship to be awarded to two graduating seniors in the Jefferson County district, who intend to study the physical sciences or related fields. Each scholarship award starts at $2000 and is increased by $1000 each year, up to four years.
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In addition to these awards, grantees are also prioritized in Jeffco’s hiring pool after completing their course of study and have earned their license as an educator.
Please share this opportunity to seniors who may be interested and qualify for the above scholarships. The applications will close on Feb 14th, and winners will be contacted in the following weeks. Students will receive their checks at JCEA’s Association Representative Council meeting in April at the JCEA office.
Thank you for your time and willingness to share this opportunity with your students and with your colleagues. We hope to see applications from your school soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andrew Gitner at agitner@gmail.com or call 845-649-4379.
Please share this opportunity to seniors who may be interested and qualify for the above scholarships. The applications will close on Feb 14th, and winners will be contacted in the following weeks. Students will receive their checks at JCEA’s Association Representative Council meeting in April at the JCEA office.
Thank you for your time and willingness to share this opportunity with your students and with your colleagues. We hope to see applications from your school soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andrew Gitner at agitner@gmail.com or call 845-649-4379.
