Job Opening:
The Shaker Schools Foundation is hiring a Development Associate. See the full job description here. Questions? Contact Holly McCormick, Executive Director, mccormick_h@shaker.org.

EDUCATE, EMPOWER, EXPLORE, ENGAGE

We Support Students and Staff:
At the Shaker Schools Foundation, we’re deeply committed to ensuring that every child in the Shaker Heights Schools has the opportunity to thrive. Your generosity fuels our mission! Below are some examples of what the Shaker Schools Foundation supported in 2024-25:

Students received direct support through travel assistance, Level the Playing Field or Beyond the Desk opportunity assistance scholarships

Projects and enrichment grants that enhanced learning by funding field trips, author visits, classroom resources and more

Students benefit from the new Fashion Design Courses at the High School and Design & Inquiry Courses at the Middle School

Shaker school buildings are supported by SSF funds for all students in grades Pre-K through 12
View our 2024 Donor Appreciation Report to see our impact in action!
Please watch our Shaker Schools Foundation mission video.
See how we are investing in students’ futures with our organizational fund at the Cleveland Foundation.

Our Staff
Holly Coughlin McCormick, Executive Director
Laura Orazi, Director of Development
Erica Verderber, Senior Administrative Assistant
Sharon Galin, Alumni Liaison
Megan Hanger, Development Associate
Marla Walker, Marketing and Communications Specialist

Stay Connected
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Shaker Schools Foundation, Ph: 216-295-4329, Email: orazi_l@shaker.org
Shaker Schools Alumni, Ph: 216-295-4877, Email: shakeralumni@shaker.org
The Shaker Schools Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
