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Building Bridges Between Community Generosity and Student Opportunity

July 1, 2026
By: Shannon Avenson, LEAF Board Member and Executive Director of Community Education & Partnerships This year, LEAF is featuring insights from our board and volunteers on why we give our time to this organization. For me, the “why” is woven into almost every chapter of my life. I wear a few hats in our community: I am a long-time district administrator…
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Seeing the Impact of LEAF Firsthand

June 12, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Justin Skaalerud, a member of our LEAF Board. I am honored to serve as the Principal of Apollo High School, to have been a teacher and coach, and to be the parent of a three-sport Apo…
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From Then to Now: How School Experiences Shape a Lifetime

May 31, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Elise Weiner, a member of our LEAF Board. Recently, I had the joy of reconnecting with a group of high school classmates as we began planning our 50th—yes, 50th—class reunion. As we s…
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LEAF changes the community for the public.

May 15, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Chris Weathersby, a member of our LEAF Board. Being part of an organization that changes the community for the public good is a positive thing in my eyes; it makes you part of somethi…
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Kids feel connected when engaged in activities & sports

March 31, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Renè Knippel, a member of our LEAF Board. I joined the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) in 2024 because I care deeply about building strong, enriched communities and…
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What a responsibility! What a job!

March 13, 2026
 This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Mark Thelen, a member of our LEAF Board. As a member of the PR committee, I am involved particularly in designing our mailings. You like? At this moment in early March, I am immerse…
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