About Us

Overview of the Foundation

Welcome to the Oak Valley Falcon Foundation! Established in 2015, we are a privately funded non-profit organization, run by parents, dedicated to supporting Oak Valley Middle School’s mission in San Diego.

“Students are at the heart of Oak Valley, and meeting their needs is our first priority.”

Our main goal is to provide funding for essential resources that go beyond the school’s budget, ensuring an enriching educational experience for all students. Working closely with school administrators, teachers, and other school organizations, our foundation serves as an advisory body, identifying and addressing the school’s current needs.

Through your generous contributions, we bridge the gap and offer invaluable opportunities that empower both students and educators alike. Our Board meets monthly to assess progress, evaluate grant proposals, and strategize fundraising initiatives.

Join us in making a positive impact on students’ lives and ensuring a thriving educational experience at Oak Valley Middle School.

Our Mission

Our unwavering commitment is to provide essential financial resources that bridge the gap between the school’s needs and state funding. Through inspiring grant proposals, we aim to enrich learning, elevate teaching, and create boundless opportunities for the dedicated educators and bright students of Oak Valley Middle School.

The Oak Valley Falcon Foundation proudly supports a wide array of initiatives, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs both in and out of the classroom, clubs offering social-emotional support, campus safety equipment, and outdoor learning, to name just a few areas.

Grant Awards

The Oak Valley Foundation has awarded grants for various projects and classrooms, including microscopes, dissection kits, shade sails, umbrellas at lunch tables, filtered water bottles refilling stations, 3D printers, and more. In the 2023 – 2024 school year, the Foundation provided over $25,600 to support additional learning opportunities for our students.
 
Your donations play a crucial role in closing the budget gap for these essential programs:
 
  • Science Kits and Materials
  • Classroom Software Programs
  • Art Corps
  • Equipment Purchases
  • Teacher Grants
  • Library Books and Supplies
  • Connections Classroom Supplies
  • Character Counts Champion Program
  • Support for the Grounds Crew
 
Together, we can make a significant impact on the educational experience of our students.

2024 - 2025 Foundation Board

Officers

Heather Ott

President

Neela Sheth

Secretary

Aliciana Ladd

Treasurer & Book Fair Chairperson

Tristan Berry

VP of Events, Director of Sponsorships

Annie Bustos

Co-chairperson of Appreciation Events

Lyndsay Eiserman

VP of Campus Culture, Spirit Wear

Lisa Hamidi

Website Director

Open Position

Communications Director

Colin Young

Principal, Oak Valley Middle School

Jeff Cox

Teacher & Robotic Club Representative

Leslie Feldman

Chairperson of Appreciation Events

Lori McNulty

VP of Porgrams, Art Corps Director

Michele Granados

Community Fundraising Director

Prerna Mathur

Science Olympiad Representative

Andrea Peterson

Co-Chairperson of Book Fair

Cammy Pham

Board Member