Mission Statement:

The Live Oak Education Foundation was established to raise money to ensure that students in the Live Oak School District have enriching opportunities in the visual and performing arts; the “STEM” fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and positive play.

The Live Oak Education Foundation is based on a strong belief in equity and that all kids, no matter their race, socio-economic background, or neighborhood deserve every opportunity afforded to their peers. Many people do not know that while kids who live in the Live Oak community attend elementary and middle schools in the Live Oak School District, they attend high school in the Santa Cruz City School District. Santa Cruz City Schools has had an education foundation for over a decade that has supplemented that district’s investment in academic, arts, and wellness programs. We established the Live Oak Education Foundation in 2014 to ensure that our students have just as many opportunities as students in the surrounding communities, so that they do not continue to join their peers in high school at a significant disadvantage.

Board of Directors

Stacey Kyle, President

Corinne Hyland, Treasurer

Gina Vitali, Secretary

Tracy Cole

Kate Hinnenkamp

Brinn Rawles

Advisory Council

Sandy Beck

Ryan Hoffman, RN, MBA

Mariah Roberts