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With a Grateful Heart: Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors!

Because of the generosity of our donors and sponsors, AEF’s programs reach over half a million students, teachers, and principals each year.

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AEF Partners

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AEF puts the shine in public education. Every donor plays a special role in ensuring Arizona public schools feel valued and loved.

Dr. Pamela Roggeman, AEF Board Chair

Partners Make AEF Events Possible

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Partners

Partner with AEF by investing in our work through donations and sponsorships at any of the various levels below.

Supernovas: $100,000+

Igniting a path toward excellence for Arizona schools.

North Stars: $50,000+

Shaping a brighter tomorrow for Arizona public education.

Constellations: $20,000+

Illuminating opportunities for Arizona public schools.

Luminaries: $10,000+

Ensuring Arizona students, teachers, and principals have needed resources.

Stargazers: $5,000+

Ensuring Arizona schools feel supported.

Starbursts: $1,500+

Shooting Stars: $500+

Dazzlers: $250+

Sparklers: $100+

  • Dr. Thea Andrade
  • Jessie & Idonia Ary
  • Jenni Bayardi
  • Susan Beegle
  • Tracey Benson
  • Caryl Brainard
  • Irene Burnton
  • Christine DeBono
  • Angelia Ebner
  • Kim Guerin
  • Shane McCord
  • Jessie McKinley
  • Heather Mock
  • John Mulcahy
  • Michael Penca
  • Jena Phillips
  • Megan Ruffentine
  • Judy Schwiebert
  • Diane Thomas
  • Jeff Vetnar
  • Lori White

Sunbeams: $5+

  • Martha Alonso
  • Emilie Saint Amour
  • Thea Andrade
  • Shadow Armfied
  • Anastasia Banks
  • Maria Barker
  • Beth Bergman
  • Jennie Bever
  • Liz Bradshaw
  • Emmett Burnton
  • Kelley Brunner
  • Jennifer Carrozzino
  • Jason Catanese
  • Kevin Corner
  • Ashley Crose
  • Ryan Donovan
  • Brandon Flores
  • Jennifer Fowler
  • Zel Fowler
  • Jeff Guerin
  • Allison Grossman
  • Patti Grossman
  • R. Scott Harnisch
  • Kelly Hart
  • Jillian Hernandez
  • Darlene Hibbs
  • Renee Higgs
  • Kate Hoffner
  • Jill Humpherys
  • Kristie Jackson
  • Lacie Jones
  • Kayce Kahl
  • Laurie King
  • Lesley Kirk
  • Jason Kirkorsky
  • Eric Leshinskie
  • Beth Maloney
  • Priscilla Marquez
  • Lukas Martorelli
  • Josh Meibos
  • Allison Mertz
  • Margie McCullough
  • Santhe Niedner
  • Robert Olsen
  • Tracey Pastor
  • Jonathan & Veronica Perrone
  • Emily Ramirez-Lara
  • Kristi Riemer
  • Darlene Robinson
  • Daniela Robles
  • Gabriel Robles
  • Julio Rubio
  • Beth Scott
  • Dinka Serbalik
  • Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil
  • Curtis Smith
  • Melissa Soliz
  • Anita Tarango
  • Robert Torres
  • Patricia Tate
  • Jessica Wani
  • Marlys Weaver
  • Ty White
  • Madeline Winney
  • Sara Wyffels
  • Ruth Wylie

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Shine Squad

Volunteer Opportunities – Join the Shine Squad!

Help Arizona public schools shine! As a “Shine Squad” volunteer, you’ll support local schools through various activities, including classroom assistance, administrative tasks, sprucing up school campuses or be a part of an AEF event or project. For more information, contact Danielle Gilmore at danielle@azedfoundation.org

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