Antioch Schools Education Foundation
Community and corporate funding in support of creating an exceptional public school education.
MISSION - To engage the citizenry, political and business communities of the Antioch Unified School District in providing community and corporate funding in support of creating an exceptional public school education for all students, thus ensuring the future of our youth, our economic vitality and unique quality of life.

Meet The Board

Gloria Martin

I've been a director for many years and thoroughly enjoy participating in events that bring recognition to those who distinguish themselves in the field of education. As someone who was born and raised in Antioch I know first hand the struggle teachers have to provide the tools necessary for our students to succeed. That goes for the coaches too who keep the kids active and involved in sports. As a retired business owner I totally believe in giving back to the community.

Barbara Herendeen
 

I joined the Antioch Schools Education Foundation in 1999, the year the Foundation went from being operated by the Antioch Unified School District to a non-profit IRS 501(c)3), operated solely by residents of AUSD.

The Foundation has, over the years, become a strong advocate for teachers and students. We proudly shine the spotlight on outstanding teachers and classified employees at an annual dinner. The "Best of the Best" are honored and presented with numerous awards for all their hard work. Those who sponsor and attend this event help provide the funds necessary for our Grants Program.

It's been an honor to have served over the years in the capacity of secretary, vice president, president and Chairwoman of the annual Awards Dinner.


Dave Naro

From the Oregon Cascades and a citizen of Antioch since 1969, Dave attended Lane Community College and University of Oregon, put four children through Antioch public schools, served 35 years as President of Family Fun Centers West, Inc. and owner of Roller Haven Skating Center.  His community involvement includes Past President of Antioch Rotary Club, Past Assistant Governor RI District 5160, Past Chairman RI D5160 Youth Exchange, Past Chairman of Antioch Parks & Recreation Commission, Past President Delta Memorial Hospital Foundation, Past Board Member Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Past President Antioch Economic Development Corp., Past Treasurer Southwest Pacific Region RSA, Past Sustaining Membership Chairman Mt. Diablo Council Boy Scouts, Past President Antioch Schools Education Foundation.

"Private supplemental funding of our schools and teacher grants through ASEF helps to ensure a brighter future for our kids and community; especially during times of economic downturn and AUSD district budget cuts."


Bart Miller

I moved to Antioch during 1992 and, after several years of local PTA support and participation, made the decision to join the Antioch Schools Education Foundation during 2001.  As a multiple University graduate, I’ve personally learned the value of a good education at the public school level.  As a Corporate professional, I regularly observe the impact of public school education on graduates becoming newly hired employees.  As a parent, I am constantly amazed at the influence a good teacher has on a student. 

The Foundation is a proud supporter of the Antioch Unified School District and the community organizations of Antioch.  We focus our attention toward all well-deserving educators and classified employees seeking to enhance the classroom experience…through innovation, encouragement, and passion.  Annual recognition and reward of those who achieve new heights in educational excellence is a hallmark of the Foundation’s commitment.

It is an honor to serve as a Foundation member with giving co-members and other community organizations in support of the education of Antioch’s youth.


Martha Ely Goralka

Martha is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She attended 11 colleges in three states before getting her BA in Management from St. Mary's College in Moraga. She received her MBA from JFK University.

Martha has had a diverse career. She worked for the Minneapolis Star & Tribune in their news research department, owned and operated a radio station in Brunswick Maine, sold advertising for WMT FM in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, did public relations work for a nonprofit healthcare facility and spent nearly 25 years working for Contra Costa Newspapers. As Circulation Director at the former the Ledger Dispatch she had 500 youth carriers delivering newspapers everyday. She currently is the Communications Specialist for the Antioch Chamber of Commerce.

Martha has done extensive volunteer work including heading the WISE (Women in Service to Education) tutoring program in the Wayzata, Minnesota School District. She is a 40 year member of the League of Women Voters and has served on boards of five local Leagues and is past president of two local Leagues. In 1980 she received an Outstanding Woman of the Year award in Linn County, Iowa for her work on the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment. She is a past President of the Brunswick, Maine, Business and Professional Women's Club; is a past president of Chapter QS of the PEO Sisterhood in Antioch, serves on the boards of an Elderly Wish Foundation and the Delta Learning Center. She served on Cancer Boards in Iowa and Maine and has been a walker in the local Relay for Life. Martha was the Charter President of the Rotary Club of the Delta/Antioch. She is currently serving as an assistant district governor for District 5160 for the fifth time in her 20 years as a Rotarian.

Two of Martha's six grandchildren live in the Antioch Unified School District. Martha is serving her second term as secretary to the Antioch Schools Education Foundation

Sue Ten Eyck
 

Sue began her teaching career in CT and moved to CA in 1983. She has been an educator in the Antioch School District since 1988, teaching at several elementary and middle schools before deciding to become an administrator in 2006. She has thoroughly enjoyed her experiences as a teacher, vice principal, and principal and estimates that she has met, taught, or mentored, and hopefully, influenced positively, over 4,000 children and families in Antioch over the years. She has a special place in her heart for the teachers and children of Antioch and feels blessed to have had continuing opportunities to meet and work with educators who care so deeply about children.
Sue has been an ASEF board member since 2009 and enjoys participating in the Foundation with people who are very dedicated to recognizing and honoring AUSD teachers, staffs, students, and schools.
Sue lives in Antioch with her husband and has 5 grown children who are all products of the Antioch education system.

 

Helen Raoufian
 

Helen Raoufian is an Antioch resident.  She is an assistant vice president and regional manager at Travis Credit Union.  She oversees the credit union’s branch managers and their management teams located in and near Contra Costa County.  Helen works with TCU’s Operations and Sales vice presidents to develop comprehensive sales and service strategies for front-line staff.  She provides branch managers with the appropriate management tools to ensure their teams meet individual, branch and credit union goals.  Helen is a former section manager at Bank of America and branch manager at Downey Savings & Loans who possesses industry experience in managing performance through motivation, monitoring and coaching.  Helen served as a branch manager at California Preferred Credit Union prior to being hired as a branch manager at Travis Credit Union in June 2007.  She was promoted to assistant vice president/regional manager in January 2009.  Helen is a board member and longtime volunteer of HAND, a volunteer group of parents who offer bereavement support to families who have suffered the loss of a baby in Northern California.  She attended Laney College in Oakland and began her banking career in 1995.

 

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