Alameda Education Foundation

AEF Welcomes New Board Members!

AEF welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors: Nadia Bueno, Jennifer Bullock, Sahru Keiser, and Page Tomblin.

Nadia Bueno is the Deputy Director of CALICO (Child Abuse, Listening, Interviewing, and Coordination Center) who also has extensive volunteer experience in governance and service, particularly in areas of social justice. As an AEF Board Member, Bueno hopes to “advocate for the expansion and enhancement of its programs to reach even more students and address the diverse needs of our community”.

Island Running Fest Fun for the Whole Family

Thank you to everyone who participated in, and hopefully had...

Summer Beats Concerts

Alameda’s South Shore Center will be hosting a Summer Beats...

AEF Supports the Educator of the Year

In the 2022-23 school year, Derrick Lyons, Encinal Jr. Sr. High School’s CTE Marketing Pathway teacher, collaborated with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce to develop a Junior Chamber program with the help of AUSD CTE pathway specialist, Felicia Vargas. A Teacher Mini Grant from AEF supported Mr. Lyon’s research and planning for this program.

Alex D. da Silva, Bill Jeng, Shanti Lair-Croom

Student Art Exhibit in May 2024

Art Changes Student Exhibition: This is My Alameda Story WHERE:...

Rachel Plato at the Alameda Bike Festival

AEF Tables at Alameda Bike Festival

Alameda Bike Festival 2024, on April 27 at Love Elementary School, was very popular. The annual citywide event, sponsored by the City of Alameda, the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department, the PTA Council, Love PTA, Kiwanis, and ARPD, featured a variety of activities, from free bike repairs to cycling classes for kids and helmet decorating.

AEF had a table manned by Rachel Plato, our Enrichment Programs Director, with information on our Summer Camps and After School Enrichment program.

AEF Executive Director Vicki Sedlack Wins Community Award!

On April 25, 2024, AEF Executive Director, Vicki Sedlack, attended the Alameda Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards and was honored to receive the Community Leader of the Year Award!

You can view the list of awardees on page 3 here.

Vicki stated: “It is such a honor and I am so grateful. It is also a testament of how important the work of AEF is.

Looking for Youth Leaders!

AEF is looking for Volunteer Youth Leaders for this year’s Summer Camp program! The application process is currently open to all students 15- 17 yrs old. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while working with camp instructors and children over the summer.

Summer Camp Youth Leaders will gain:

Gain leadership skills, demonstrated responsibility and teamwork experience as a camp leader working with young students.
Experience a real-world job application and interview process in a safe environment.