Stories of Grants & Giving: Donor Stories

Refocusing AEF’s Strategic Direction

Written by Zach Snell, Appleton Education Foundation Board Member For the last 27 years, the Appleton Education Foundation (AEF) has raised and directed private funds to bolster the dedicated effort and innovation of educators in their classrooms. Over these nearly … Read More

Shane and Sheila Kohl in a classroom at Foster Elementary School.

From Classroom to Community: A Legacy of Giving

Shane Kohl has fond memories of his years at Foster Elementary School, where every educator played a significant role in helping him to find his voice. “Every classroom teacher, every staff member, every librarian, every gym teacher, every music teacher … Read More

Donald and Vivian Huth Family Scholarship Fund

Donald Huth graduated from Appleton High School, daughter Linda graduated from Appleton East, and sons Tim and Steve graduated from Appleton West. Linda and Steve chose careers in education and Tim is a former owner of a popular Appleton eatery. … Read More

Vira and Alan Stoner Education Fund

With a combined 69 years of teaching in Appleton, Alan and Vira Stoner contributed to the success of many hundreds of Appleton public school students. Alan taught, coached and advised at Appleton East High School and Wilson Middle School while … Read More

AHS – Class of 1941 Fund

Students and staff at Appleton West High School have long benefited from alumni support. Alumni from the Class of 1941 formalized their commitment to their alma mater by endowing a fund within the Appleton Education Foundation. Led by William DeLong, the … Read More

Scheuerman Family Fund

Nancy is a retired Appleton Area School District (AASD) principal who has stayed involved with the district be coordinating a mentoring program for student teachers about to begin their careers in education.  Tom is a businessman working in commercial real … Read More