About
Our Mission
The Ithaca Public Education Initiative facilitates community connections and support for students and teachers of the Ithaca City School District through engagement, collaboration, gifts, and grants.
History
The Ithaca Public Education Initiative grew out of a challenge set forth in the Ithaca City School District Strategic Plan of 1996 calling for help in finding the extra resources required for the success of all students.
Our Vision
IPEI believes the education of every student in the Ithaca City School District is enhanced through community connections and support.
Our Values
Enhanced educational experiences: IPEI values enhanced educational experiences for all ICSD students, both in and outside of the classroom.
Community involvement: IPEI values and encourages partnerships between teachers and community members, colleges, foundations, and businesses, to advance the educational opportunities across the ICSD.
Creativity: IPEI values and supports teachers in their creative development of programs that foster high-quality educational activities.
Responsiveness: IPEI values opportunities to assist students and teachers in a timely manner when needs are identified. We are both proactive and reactive.
Meet the Team
Executive Director
Indi McCasey
indi.mccasey@ipei.org
Program Coordinator
Jallissa Elias
jallissa.elias@ipei.org
Board of Directors
Interested in learning more about joining the IPEI Board of Directors? Email ipei@ipei.org
President
Margery Brodhead
Vice President
Moira Lang
Treasurer
Kelly Cobb, CPA
Secretary
Kate Supron
Millicent Clarke-Maynard
Kathy Duell
Linda Duttweiler
Samantha Elebiary
Walaa Maharem-Horan
Esther L. Racoosin
Courtney Reinhart
Chris Savino
Ross Tate
Michael Thompson
Andrea Volckmar