GESF Board Member Spotlight - Dr. Amy Cain (College Professor/Community Member)
Amy Cain grew up in Kansasand has lived in Gardner for quite some time. She and her husband Daniel raised 2 sons that are graduates from USD 231. Amy is an Associate Professor at MidAmerica Nazarene University where she is the Department Chair of the Masters of Arts in Counseling. She has been teaching at MNU in both the counseling and traditional undergraduate psychology programs since 2011. Amy has been a licensed clinical professional counselor since 2008 and is an approved Clinical Supervisor for the State of Kansas. In addition to teaching full-time, she continues to have a small private practice along with providing post-graduate clinical supervision. Amy shared: I was motivated to get involved here after seeing the impact of another school district's Foundation on student wellness and faculty/staff morale. I am a product of public education. Education is such a gift and opens so many doors of opportunity. The issues facing students and educators continue to grow in complexity. The Foundation is able to help meet some very tangible needs to provide just a little bit of relief to support our public educational system here. What an opportunity to make a positive difference! Tim Brady is such a valuable resource to our school district and our community. It is such a privilege to experience his enthusiasm about HELPING others and spread the joy that you absorb just being around him! The more that we can support and encourage our teachers and staff, the more capacity they will have to do the job of educating and caring for the GE district students. Additionally we know that when students are cared for emotionally, physically, and socially, it sets the foundation for them to acquire knowledge, learn to think and be curious, and achieve excellence--I look forward to finding ways that the Foundation can continue to support students in these ways. In my spare time, I LOVE taking walks on the flat paths in Kansas and hiking anywhere the elevation exceeds 1000 ft (Colorado mountains are my favorites!).
Share some ❤️ for our educators who lift others up! #GESF #Foundation #MakingADifference
GESF Board Member Spotlight - Todd Adrian (President)
Todd grew up with deep Kansas roots and brings that hometown pride to everything he does. He is the COO and co-owner of Alverium Health, a Contract Biotech Organization. It is his passion to help students and finds serving on the GESF Board a rewarding way to continue serving others and making Gardner Edgerton schools a better place for everyone. He believes the people are the true strength of the Foundation. Finding ways to assist the teachers, administrators, students and families of Gardner Edgerton in ways the state and district typically cannot is an extremely valuable and rewarding. And here’s a fun twist — Along with being a multisport athlete in college and throughout life, Todd also play a number of instruments and actually built a "studio" in his basement. Thank you Todd for your leadership and passion.
Hit a 🎵 if you love music, education, and giving back! #GESF #Foundation #CommunityImpact
Everyone is welcome! See the attached program for details. In short, we'll start right at 10:00 a.m. in the south parking lot at Pioneer Ridge Middle School!
Kid focused. Staff supporters. Community oriented. Faithful stewards. This describes the 2025-26 Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation Board of Directors. This dedicated group of leaders includes teachers, classified staff, administrators, alums, parents, & business leaders. #usd23ONE #bettertoGEther Follow on social @231Foundation (X, Twitter, Instagram)
You are invited to the Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast! Besides tasty pancakes, sausage and drinks will be provided.
📅 Saturday, October 11th
🕗 8:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 Gardner Edgerton High School Commons
🎟 $10 per person | Kids 5 & under eat free
👉 Prepay for tickets by scanning QR code or visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gardneredgertonschoolsfoundation/event/pancakebreakfast/
All proceeds go directly to the WE CARE Fund, which provides immediate financial assistance to USD 231 students and families facing unexpected hardships. From groceries and clothing to emergency needs, this fund is a vital safety net for our school community. By joining us, you are directly helping students and families when they need it most. Last school year the fund assisted families with rent, utilities, gasoline, school fees and much more. The fund also helped students and staff displaced from Aspen Place. We know students perform better at school when things are less stressful at home. Help alleviate strife for students in our schools so they can arrive focused and read to perform at their best.
If you can't attend the breakfast, go ahead and purchase a couple of tickets. Bless friends, neighbors, or colleagues with breakfast tickets . You know - it's nice to be nice to the nice. 🙂
Presenting sponsors: American Family Insurance (Tim Miller); Gardner Rotary Club. Become a table, event, or presenting sponsor by clicking here.
With our remarkable staff arriving this week and outstanding students the next, let's celebrate these bussinesses and organizations for supporting the Gardner Edgerton school district. How can YOU get connected? Follow us on social media @231foundation. Visit our website at https://www.usd231.com/o/foundation. Donate by scanning QR code. Contact Tim Brady at bradyt@usd231.com. #bettertoGEther
