Raising Dollars For Our Scholars

The Sunset Hills Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, Tax ID: 47-0879638. Our mission is to:

1. Provide charitable assistance for Sunset Hills Elementary School in San Diego, California.

2. Assist in the development of programs and activities which promise significant contributions to the education of Sunset Hills students.

The Sunset Hills Education Foundation is a group of parent and staff volunteers that works together to support excellence in our school by providing supplemental funding for education. This includes staffing; Sunset Hills programs, teaching materials, and equipment; the Sunset Hills PTA, and capital improvements. The money we raise goes directly back into Sunset Hills Elementary School. The Sunset Hills Education Foundation serves as the fiscal agent for The DC (formerly known as Dad’s Club), the Sunset Hills Safety Patrol, and the Sunset Hills Lego Club.

See what our goals and achievements are on our Fundraising Overview page.

Board Members

• Casey Chan-Ruthenbeck (President)

• Phillip Gaeta (Vice President)

• Antonette Kennedy (Secretary)

• Cathy Honda (Treasurer)

• Anette Feldman

• Brian Gibbs

• Jeanny Kim

• Katey Thurmes

• Lisa Mix

• Shannon Kew

• PTA President - Melissa Lathram

• Principal - Jessica Pineda (Non Voting)

• Staff Liaison - Bridgette Padilla (Non Voting)

• Faculty Liaison - Andreas Sousa (Non Voting)

Interested in joining the Board? We are seeking individuals with a history of helping the Foundation as a volunteer or those who have experience in fundraising. Please reach out to us with your interest. contact@shesfoundation.org

2023-2024 Meeting times

Location:  Zoom (primarily)

Date/Time:  The board generally meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 7pm. School holidays and conflicts may affect schedule.

We welcome guest attendees! Please email contact@shesfoundation.org

Interested in learning more or joining the Sunset Hills Education Foundation?