FERNBANK ELEMENTARY FOUNDATION
Our Mission
Who We Are
Formed in 2009, the Fernbank Elementary School Foundation is a non-profit organization. It contributes to the long-term development and success of Fernbank Elementary School by raising and managing funds for supplemental educational enhancements. The Foundation's support augments county resources, filling in the gaps to give Fernbank students the special tools they need for further success.
Making a Difference
The Foundation is supported by our amazing community donors! The generosity of the Fernbank families and community over the years has helped transform our school into a world-class learning community. All donations go directly to support academic endeavors that are not funded by the county. Our board works with Fernbank's administration to pinpoint and address the gaps in funding from the county or determine areas where teachers could use extra training or materials.
Be Part of the Impact
The Foundation raises funds throughout the year but two signature events raise the majority of our budget: Fund the Fern and the Fernbank Auction.
Fund the Fern is our annual giving campaign, taking place in the Fall. The Fernbank Auction is hosted in the Spring each year.
The Foundation supports and works alongside the PTA.
The Fernbank Elementary School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) (EIN #:26-4028143), so your gift is always tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law. Our fiscal calendar follows the school calendar and is August 1-July 31.
2026-2027 Foundation Officers
Anne Elzemeyer
President
president@fernbankfoundation.org
Anne Lassiter
Vice President
vicepresident@fernbankfoundation.org
Katie Greene
Secretary
secretary@fernbankfoundation.org
Sarah Pociask
Treasurer
treasurer@fernbankfoundation.org
Foundation
Board Members
Portia Brown
Community
Investors Chair
communityinvestors@fernbankfoundation.org
Jessica Tchoukalov
Communications Chair
communications@fernbankfoundation.org
Position Open
STEAM Chair
Position OpenGrounds Chair
Mark PetraliaBuildings Chair
Beth PettyAcademic Liason
Priscilla WilliamsFund the Fern
Mary Cooper Adams
Auction Co-Chair
(NON-VOTING)
Aaronlyn Wright
FES Principal
Kendra Thompson
K-2 Faculty Rep
Ruth Haas
3-5 Faculty Rep
Simone Willingham
Instructional Rep
Katie Savage
PTA Representative
Rachel Meggs
PTA Past President
Michael Neel/
Rachel Linneman
PAC Representative