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Meet the KPS Foundation Staff.

09/18/2019

 

   The staff of the Kearney Public Schools Foundation is working hard to create opportunities for you to connect with other alumni, and to invest in the students and teachers in our district.  
   We would like to introduce the staff who work to help you support education in Kearney.  
   Lisa Reese Parish has served as the Executive Director of the Kearney Public Schools Foundation since January of 2016. Lisa is a KHS Alumni from the class of 1985 and is Mom to sons Evan “14” and Aidan “19.” Her husband Don is a retired USAF Officer and works for the Buckle. Lisa has worked in the nonprofit industry for 30 years for organizations including the Girl Scouts and United Way. Lisa’s favorite part of her job is reaching out to Alumni to tell them about the success of Kearney High School in preparing kids for the future. 
   Donna O'Dell has served as the Administrative Assistant for the Kearney Public Schools Foundation since 2014 and is originally from Detroit, Michigan. Her family consists of her husband Mike and sons Austin “15” and Eric who will graduate in “22.” Donna’s favorite part of the job is interacting with volunteers who raise funds through the foundation for initiatives such as Post Prom and Kearney Tackles Cancer.  
   Chloe Dakan is a Marketing Intern and UNK Work Study at the Foundation. She is a Kearney High School Alumni who graduated this Spring with the Class of 2019. She is currently studying Business Administration with and emphasis in Marketing at UNK. 
   Kayla Millikan is also a Marketing Intern at the foundation. Kayla is a Norfolk High School Alumni ('19) and a Freshman at UNK. She is studying English Writing and Visual Communication and Design.  
   Contact the KPS Foundation staff for help making a difference at Kearney Public Schools!