About Us
Mission
La Vernia Education Foundation’s mission is to provide opportunities for excellence in education, promote innovation in teaching, and partner with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students.
Goals
The La Vernia Education Foundation will achieve its mission by directing resources toward the following goals:
- Enhance and enrich educational opportunities for students
- Support staff for innovative efforts and recognize staff for exemplary teaching
- Involve the community in assuring a quality education for the leaders and workforce of tomorrow
Funding Priorities
- Innovative Teaching Grants
- Enhancement of Academic Achievement
- Enhancement of Teaching Excellence
- Professional Development
- Student Scholarships

Our Board
Executive Members
Krista Gorzell, President
Email: kgorzell@gmail.com
Melissa Dylla
VP Programs
Lisa Collins
VP Finance and Governance
Email: Rlcollins350@sbcglobal.net
Levi McBee
VP of Alumni
Email: hlmcbee@gmail.com
Amanda Petter
VP Marketing and Events
Email: apetter@brainbalancecenters.com
Raemie Jones
VP Development
Email: raemie@rjetailed.com
Kim Hendley
Secretary
Email: Kim.hendley@yahoo.com
Kristi Hayes
VP of Auction
Ex-Officio
Team