By: centraljersey.com
Patricia "Pepper" Evans and Mary Barrett have been named president and vice president, respectively, of the Lawrence Township Education Foundation Board of Trustees. In addition, six new trustees have joined the non-profit’s board.
Ms. Evans, a 20-year resident of Lawrence with two daughters attending the Lawrence Township Public Schools, has served as a trustee since 2005. She was the founding board president of what is now Homefront, she is a board member of the Lawrence Nature Center and other local non-profits, Girl Scout leader, and active volunteer in the town’s schools. Ms. Evans commented, "In these economic times, the need to connect resources to our schools has never been greater. I fully appreciate the benefits our outstanding public school system brings to all Lawrence residents, not just the families of school-aged children. The district goal of an extraordinary education for all students is a worthy one, and the Education Foundation strives to support that by funding grants for excellence in our schools."
Ms. Barrett, who has lived in Lawrence since 1996, is an attorney with the Lawrenceville firm Stark & Stark, representing homeowners associations. She and her husband, Robert Andreas, have one daughter in the Lawrence school district. Barrett was formerly a member of the Lawrenceville Main Street Board of directors, heading of its Business Development Committee. She has coached recreation soccer in the Township and is involved in various community activities.
Also joining the Lawrence Township Education Foundation are: Kelly Bidle, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Biology at Rider University; Tim Corcoran, a management consultant to global law firms; Lisa McCormick Lavery of LML Consulting; William Madden of New Penn Associates; Cara Hyson of The Lawrenceville School; and Dan Wakeman of ETS.
To learn more about the Lawrence Township Education Foundation, please visit www.ltefnj.org or call the Foundation offices at 219-0340.