After a lot of thoughtful consideration, I have determined that it is time for me to step back from my position as Sister Schools’ Executive Director. Recently, my husband Elisha and I were offered positions in Masters programs at the University of Chicago, something we’ve both been planning and anticipating for several years now and […]
Category: Announcements
Thank you Melissa, Liz, & Khetiwe
At the end of June, Sister Schools bid farewell to three members of our Board of Directors: Melissa Pendleton, Liz Silva, and Khetiwe Chitewere. All three have been tremendous assets to our organization, serving as leaders through the pandemic, always being willing to step in to support fundraisers and programs, and planning for the future […]
Happy New Year from Sister Schools!
What an Amazing Year! As we get ready to say goodbye to 2017 we at Sister Schools are already looking ahead to 2018. First, the container is on its way to Uganda full with the amazing supplies from the 15 new schools we worked with this year. Second, we are preparing for some fantastic events […]
Back to Schools means Amazon Smile
Sister Schools is signed-up with Amazon Smile! This means that every time you purchase something through Amazon.com you can help out Sister Schools. Find out more about this and our other giving opportunities at https://sisterschools.org/waystogive/
NEW Instagram!
Be sure to follow our new Instagram page so you can keep up with all of the beautiful photos taken by our team and volunteers. A great way to stay up to date with the awesome things happening both in Uganda and Seattle! https://www.instagram.com/sisterschools/
Welcome New Board Member Lew Dickert
Lew Dickert is currently principal of Little Cedars Elementary in Snohomish County, WA. Prior to that, Lew was principal at Fernwood Elementary for nine years. It was at Fernwood where Lew first encountered Sister Schools and quickly became one of our staunchest advocates. Lew emceed seven of the annual Fernwood Benefit Concert for Sister Schools […]
March 2015 Newsletter
Read our March 2015 newsletter right here! March 2015 Newsletter
New Board Member Nick Rosenfeld
We’re excited to introduce our newest board member, Nick Rosenfeld. Nick is “passionate about education and helping everyone have a chance to succeed.” Nick works at Microsoft, where he was introduced to Sister Schools by Carol Lycette, our Board Secretary. “I have been impressed by the Sister Schools mission and impact to date, not only […]
Welcome new board members
We’re very pleased to introduce the two newest members of the Sister Schools board, Tara Kelly and Melissa Pendleton. Tara is an Associate with the DLR Group, focusing on business development in K-12 education architectural design. Tara is passionate about helping children and has traveled extensively in the developing world. She’s also a gifted athlete […]
Sister Schools is on Amazon Smile
Sister Schools is now on AmazonSmile! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service but Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. This link will direct you to AmazonSmile in support of Sister Schools: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1617318