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The Wantagh Foundation for Educational Excellence was created to mobilize community support, commitment and resources to enhance public education in the Wantagh community. This non-profit independent organization founded by Wantagh residents and business leaders in 1993 has several fundamental goals:
To provide financial and creative support to the Wantagh Public Schools by identifying and mobilizing available resources;
To foster partnerships among school, community and industry; and finally,
To enhance cooperation and understanding while encouraging innovation and creativity in meeting the challenges facing public education in the 21st century
Wantagh Foundation For Educational Excellence Executive Board
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President: Barbara Brochstein
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Executive Director/Secretary Gayle Wenchell
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Vice President: Patrick Chin
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Vice President: Patrick Sheeran
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Treasurer: Lorraine Johnson
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Trustee: Austin Costello
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Trustee: Liz Guber
Wantagh Foundation For Educational Excellence Junior Committee
Our Wantagh Foundation Junior Committee is made up of dedicated Wantagh Middle and High School students. Their goal is to share and discuss the impact of the Foundation on their academic experience and focus on ways to support the Foundation in its efforts to enhance education in all five schools. Our students share an interest in the areas of Technology, Math, Science, and Robotics.
Jamey Ambrosio
Sean Browne
Ben Furer
Lauren Furer
Zach Guber
Analise Keym
Skylar Mondelli
Brandon Schadoff
John Sciclione
Alec Spar
Evan Thole
Student Coordinator: Nancy O'Connor

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