About Us

About Us

Who we are

The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing financial resources to enrich and enhance education in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Established in 2006, the Foundation is committed to sustaining the world-class standards of Gwinnett County Public Schools. A Board of Trustees that is representative of the Gwinnett community governs the Foundation, fostering the belief that community involvement in public education is essential to promoting an educated, healthy, responsible citizenry and desirable quality of life in Gwinnett County.

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Support and Resources Provider

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Committed to Student Excellence

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Representatives of Gwinnett Community

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Innovative Non Profit

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Our mission

The mission of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. is to sustain the world-class standards of Gwinnett County Public Schools by strengthening internal and external community relationships providing resources and support to improve the educational future of all students.

Our goals
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Provide Gwinnett County Public Schools with a mechanism for systemwide support and resources.

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Build a structure that will support Gwinnett County Public Schools’ world-class standards.

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Respond to Gwinnett County Public Schools’ current needs for support and resources.

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Increase support and resources in response to Gwinnett County Public Schools’ future growth.

Meet The Board

The Board of Trustees directs and manages the affairs of the Foundation and may adopt the rules and regulations for the conduct of the business of the Foundation.  The Board consists of trustees appointed by the Board of Education. GCPS employees on the Foundation Board are non-voting members.

  • Chairman of the Board of Education Steve Knudsen
  • Chief Engagement Officer Ms. Melissa Laramie
  • Chief Financial Officer of Gwinnett County Public Schools Ms. Masana Mailliard
  • Senior Executive Director of the Foundation Mr. Aaron Lupuloff
  • Executive Director of the Foundation Mrs. Kelly Herndon-Patterson
  • CEO/Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools Dr. Calvin J. Watts

The Chief Financial Officer of Gwinnett County Public Schools serves as the treasurer of the Foundation; other officers include the Foundation President Mr. David Seago and Foundation Secretary Ms. Andrea Sieber.