A high quality education goes beyond standard academics.  But Los Gatos schools receive less per student from the state and federal government than other, similar districts.  Los Gatos Education Foundation helps "fill the gap" with 2016-2017 programs for art, music, counseling and science that educate the whole child.

Latest LGEF News

 Art Docents are "Bugging" Fisher Students
LGEF-funded Art Docents of Los Gatos offers many programs for our elementary students, including in-classroom lessons and an annual Art Show.

But did you know Art Docents also support art education at Fisher Middle School? It’s true.

​History?  Check!  Art Docents present art history in the French and Spanish classes. 

Science?  You bet!  Art Docents deliver a two-part class on Scientific Illustrations.  See above for a picture of the Art Docents helping Fisher students draw bugs.

Art electives?  Sure!  Art Docents manage a Guest Artist program, where a professional artist comes to art classes to give an informative and inspiring talk.

Art by Fisher students will also be on display at this year’s Art Show (May 1-4).  Come see the show, and maybe you’ll find Fisher students aren’t so bugged by art after all!

​Meet your LGEF ​campus captains

Blossom Hill
​Co-Captain
Kate Hatton
blossomhillcaptain@lgef.org​​​
Kate has two children at Blossom Hill Elementary..  She works as a scientist and organized the first-ever LGEF Maker Workshops.
Daves Avenue Captain
Selin Gurses Acar
davescaptain@lgef.org
Selin has twin sons at Daves Avenue.  A financial consultant, she wants to ensure all students get a well-rounded education.  Selin enjoys running, baking, and spending time with her family.
Fisher Co-Captain
Eric Iverson
fishercaptain@lgef.org
Erik has two children at Lexington.  A realtor, he values LGEF's Home & School Club partnerships.  He loves to spend time outdoors with his family.
Blossom Hill
Co-Captain
Eric Dunstan
blossomhillcaptain@lgef.org
Eric has one son at Blossom Hill and another in pre-school.  A realtor, he is passionate about preserving a family oriented community and ensuring children receive a well-rounded education.
Van Meter Captain
Matt Fondiller
vanmetercaptain@lgef.org
Matt has a third grader and a Kinder student at Van Meter.  He works hard to build LGEF awareness.  On weekends you'll find him biking/hiking on the Los Gatos Creek trail.
Fisher Co-Captain
Claire Nippress
fishercaptain@lgef.org
Claire has one child at Fisher and one at Daves Elementary.  An avid bike rider, Claire believes in all-round education.
Business Partner Corner
Business Sponsor Opportunities

Avnet Donates $10,000
​to LGEF

The LGEF Business Partner program is delighted to announce that Avnet, Inc. has donated $10,000 to LGEF.

Avent, a Fortune 500 company, helps thousands of design engineers, entrepreneurs, start-ups and OEMs around the world navigate the product innovation and technology lifecycle.

​And now Avnet is helping support the education of the children of Los Gatos.  

​Thank you Avnet!
Kristin Owens, Director of Strategic Marketing at Avnet (and current LGEF President) hands the check to LGEF Executive Director Deborah Weinstein.
Become an LGEF business partner!
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Lexington Captain
Regina Barhydt
lexingtoncaptain@lgef.org
Regina has one son at Lexington and two more at the High School.  She supports LGEF because "to educate the whole child you must educate all parts of the child's brain."  She enjoys hiking, movies, and traveling with her family.