Ewing Township Board of Education

Dear Parents, Guardians, Alumni, Students and Friends: 

The Ewing Public Education Foundation (EPEF or Foundation) celebrates 27 years of providing grants to Ewing Public Schools for innovative educational programs. EPEF is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize community support, commitment, and resources to help improve the quality of education in Ewing Public Schools. The Foundation also seeks to match corporate organizational donors with teachers to find additional projects of mutual interest. 

EPEF provides grants to teachers and staff members and allocates scholarships to graduating Ewing High School students through fund-raising activities, corporate and institutional sponsorship, and individual donations. These programs enhance our children’s educational experience without the use of additional taxpayer dollars. The grants recognize the need for innovative educational opportunities in a variety of areas, inspiring the creativity of our educators and enabling them to engage the students in exciting and different ways. Scholarships provide the graduating seniors from EHS to continue their educational endeavors in colleges, universities, or vocational institutions. 

As we continue to navigate through these challenging times, EPEF has stayed steadfast to our mission by providing grants to educators’ innovative programs regardless of the pandemic. In the past ten years, the Foundation has awarded grants totaling $300,789 and in 2022 awarded $8,000 in scholarships to our graduating EHS students. 

The Foundation is a founding member of the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership and a member of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

EPEF continues to expand its assistance to teachers, staff members, and students with the support of individuals, businesses, and corporate sponsors. Our success depends on your contribution. Your contribution of $25 or more will allow us to expand our commitment to Ewing Public Schools educators and students.

For additional information about the Foundation and to make a tax-deductible contribution, visit EPEF’s website at www.epef.org. Like our Facebook page for updates and additional information. Thank you for your support. 

Sincerely, 

Roomana Khan, President 

Ewing Public Education Foundation 

Ewing Public Education Foundation Board of Trustees: Roomana Khan, President; Lynn Lowe, Vice President; Lisa Stewart Albright, Esq., Secretary; Karl Clark, Treasurer/President Emeritus; Wayne Staub, President Emeritus; Steve Szmutko, President Emeritus; Andrea Camillone, Tia Epps, Christopher Ingram, Desiree McCray-Clark, Elaine Schwartz, Joan Zuckerman. 

(All Trustees of the Foundation Board contribute financially to support EPEF and its program.)

March 2022 GoodNews Article:

In December 2022, the Stay In To Win TCNJ Mentor Group focused on the importance of collaboration and communication. The boys worked on an activity called the “Magic Carpet.” The students had to flip over the carpet while standing on it. The boys were successful with the activity along with communicating what needed to be done and respecting all group members’ ideas. Thanks to the Ewing Public Education Foundation (EPEF), the Stay In to Win Group meets once a month and provides male middle school students with the chance to work with TCNJ Basketball players on leadership and decision-making skills.

Jennifer Citarella MA, LPC

7^th Grade Counselor • 609-538-9800 X3114

These grants could not be possible without the continued generosity and support through personal donations from individuals like you as well as corporate donors. Please visit us at www.epef.org for information on how to make a donation so we can continue our mission in supporting our students in the Ewing Public Schools.

Thank you, EPEF Trustees

December 2022 GoodNews Article:

Dear Ewing Public Education Foundation,  

I have been the co-chair for planning Hands on Science with a Dash of Math Night for the past 3 years. This event would not be possible without the grant that EPEF has awarded me each year. The event requires a lot of materials to be purchased to be used for science experiments and math activities and games. There are also shows and assemblies that are booked for the night through Mad Science of NJ, the Franklin Institute, and Mobile Ed Productions to name a few. This is a district-wide event where students from all levels and all three elementary schools are welcome to take part. High school students, staff members, and parents are invited to volunteer to run different games, activities, and experiments. Local university clubs have also participated in the event in past years to show students where science, math, and technology can take them in life. EPEF is an incredible foundation and has been very giving towards this district-wide event that brings students and families together for a fun night of learning outside of the classroom. This event would not be possible without EPEF’s help. Thank you for all that you do for our students and staff in the Ewing Public Schools! 

Katie Schuh 

Health and Physical Education Teacher | Antheil Elementary School 

This grant could not be possible without the continued generosity and support through  personal donations from individuals like you as well as corporate donors. Please visit us at  www.epef.org for information on how to make a donation so we can continue our mission in  supporting our students in Ewing Public Schools. 

Thank you, 

EPEF Trustees

October 2022 GoodNews Article:

Through the generosity of Ewing Public Education Foundation (EPEF), a grant was awarded to Integrated Preschool teacher Lisa Kenehan and speech pathologist Lisa Rogers in the 2019-2020 school year to bring Dinosaurs Rock School Assembly to Antheil Elementary School’s preschool program. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this interactive event was postponed indefinitely. On May 19, 2022, EPEF’s continued support allowed this interactive and hands-on traveling museum to visit Antheil's four preschool classes and two grade-level classes. The Dinosaurs Rock assembly provided our young learners with replicas of dinosaur eggs, bones, claws, teeth and footprints and some genuine fossils, many of which the children could touch. The afternoon ended with each child participating in a genuine fossil dig where they were able to bring fossil treasures home. This opportunity allowed the preschool students to come together as a group and many of their eyes lit up as they stood next to these life-size fossils. A special thank you to Superintendent Michael Nitti, Special Education Supervisor Harry Louth,  Special Education Supervisor Maria Petsos, Principal Kip Harrison and EPEF’s Roomana Khan for sharing in this special event and to Mrs. Antoinetta Craig and Mr. Harrison for their assistance with all the details.   

Lisa Rogers MS, CCC-SLP
Antheil Elementary School
Speech-Language Specialist

This grant could not be possible without the continued generosity and support through personal donations from individuals like you as well as corporate donors. Please visit us at www.epef.org for information on how to make a donation so we can continue our mission in supporting our students in the Ewing Public Schools.

Thank you,

EPEF Trustees

September 2022 GoodNews Article:

2022 Ewing High School EPEF Scholarship Awardees 

JORDAN EVERETT -  THE WAYNE STAUB PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED BY CHURCH & DWIGHT - $1,000

NICHOLAS CANAVERA – EPEF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED BY CHURCH & DWIGHT - $1,000

ZA'NIYA MIMS – EPEF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

KYLE DELUTIS – CHURCH & DWIGHT COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

BELLA LATINI  - CHURCH & DWIGHT ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP -$1,000

JAKIYAH HAGINS – CHURCH & DWIGHT ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

KENRIC DAVIS – THE VINCENT J. SCIAROTTA ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

CASSIDY CLUGSTON-BRECKO - CHURCH & DWIGHT COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

These scholarships or grants could not be possible without the continued generosity and support through personal donations from individuals like you as well as corporate donors. Please visit us at www.epef.org for information on how to make a donation so we can continue our mission in supporting our students in the Ewing Public Schools. 

Thank you,

EPEF Trustees