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Overview

Lisa McKinstry Memorial Fund

Purpose: Support the advancement of the student experience within the WCSD, allowing students to further their passions, life skills, and other interests to become leaders and innovators

Background: Established in 2023 by friends and family to honor the memory of Lisa McKinstry, a proud East High School staff member for 25+ years and true supporter of youth and public education

Focus Areas:

  • Student leadership development

  • Educational conferences and experiences

  • Journalism and media studies

  • Career exploration
  • Example Funding: The fund supported Aaliyah Weekley, an East High School student, to attend the 2023 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University

    Status: Memorial fund established; ongoing support for student opportunities

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolsyouth-leadershipyouth-programs

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