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, including shade sails for the new building, umbrellas at lunch tables, filtered water bottles, 3D printers, and more. In the 2022 – 2023 school year, the Foundation provided over $23,700 to support additional learning opportunities for our students.

Your donations play a crucial role in closing the budget gap for these essential programs:

  • Character Counts Champion Program
  • Connections Classroom Supplies
  • Library Books and Supplies
  • Science Kits and Materials
  • School Software Programs
  • Equipment Purchases
  • Teacher Grants
  • Book Fair
  • Art Corps
  • Support for the Grounds Crew

 

Together, we can make a significant impact on the educational experience of our students.

2023 - 2024 Foundation Board

Officers

Camille Joy DeCamp

President

Heather Ott

Vice President & Communications Director

Neela Sheth

Secretary

Cammy Phan

Treasurer

Melanie Smerican

VP of Fundraising

Niki Lane

VP of Programs

Lyndsay Eisermann

VP of Campus Culture

Annie Bustos

Co-chair of Appreciation Events

Aliciana Ladd

Book Fair Director

Colin Young

Principal, Oak Valley Middle School

Jeff Cox

Teacher & Robotics Representative

Leslie Feldman

Chairperson of Appreciation Events

Lori McNulty

Art Corps Director

Mara Faulkner

Website & Social Media Director

Prerna Mathur

Science Olympiad Representative

Sharon Penaflor

Volunteers Director

Tim Skoglin

Banner and Sponsorships Director