OUR MISSION
The mission of the Jordan Education Foundation is to engage the community to enhance the education of ISD717 students and staff through grants and three foundation scholarships for graduation high school seniors entering the trades and education fields.
Executive Committee and Board of directors
Jenny Karline - President
Mandy Ahlbrecht - Vice President
Mandy Ahlbrecht - Vice President
Jenny has lived in Jordan since 2005 with husband John, three children Max , Colby and Sarah. Jenny and her husband ran a non-profit organization for 11 years, The Chloe T Foundation, whose mission was to donate stuffed animals to children hospitalized in the Metro Area. Since making the decision to move to the Jordan School district sh
Jenny has lived in Jordan since 2005 with husband John, three children Max , Colby and Sarah. Jenny and her husband ran a non-profit organization for 11 years, The Chloe T Foundation, whose mission was to donate stuffed animals to children hospitalized in the Metro Area. Since making the decision to move to the Jordan School district she has volunteered in many parental capacities within the schools and as the days grew closer to her children graduating, she wanted to find a way to continue to give back to the schools that have given so much to her children. JEF was an opportunity that spoke to her and had a lot of meaning for supporting not only students through additional education, but also enhancing the educational aspects for students as they move through the Jordan Schools.
Mandy Ahlbrecht - Vice President
Mandy Ahlbrecht - Vice President
Mandy Ahlbrecht - Vice President
Mandy is a life-long resident of Jordan and graduate from Jordan High School. She and her husband, Chris, have three girls who currently attend Jordan Elementary School; Taylor (5th grade), Lauren (3rd grade) and Brooklyn (Kindergarten). Her background in accounting and non-profits allows her to contribute recommendations to the board an
Mandy is a life-long resident of Jordan and graduate from Jordan High School. She and her husband, Chris, have three girls who currently attend Jordan Elementary School; Taylor (5th grade), Lauren (3rd grade) and Brooklyn (Kindergarten). Her background in accounting and non-profits allows her to contribute recommendations to the board and review financials. She believes this Foundation offers such a great opportunity for the teachers and students to obtain grants to help further their classroom education while providing innovative opportunities and resources.
Karen Firle - Treasurer
Mandy Ahlbrecht - Vice President
Jennifer Bahn - Secretary
Karen moved to Jordan in 2000. She has a degree in Fluid Power and is the owner of Universal Power Conversion, Inc. UPC is a distributor of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Automation Components. She started with the company in 1998 and purchased the company in 2007. Karen became interested in being involved with JEF because of her background i
Karen moved to Jordan in 2000. She has a degree in Fluid Power and is the owner of Universal Power Conversion, Inc. UPC is a distributor of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Automation Components. She started with the company in 1998 and purchased the company in 2007. Karen became interested in being involved with JEF because of her background in technology and her strongly supporting putting trade skills (STEM type programs) in our students' hands. Along with being a part of JEF, Karen is involved in Jordan Commercial Club, Jordan Area Food Shelf, her local church and Heimatfest. She loves being able to give back to the community she is a part of.
Jennifer Bahn - Secretary
Rachel Hentges - Board Member
Jennifer Bahn - Secretary
Connie Hennen - Board Member
Rachel Hentges - Board Member
Rachel Hentges - Board Member
Rachel Hentges - Board Member
Rachel Hentges - Board Member
Rachel Hentges - Board Member
Rachel is a Wisconsin transplant, who moved to Jordan and married her husband and life-long resident of Jordan, Alex. With three young boys, she's excited to be involved in an organization that prioritizes the education of our students here in Jordan. Her background in marketing, community engagement and non-profits allows her to contribu
Rachel is a Wisconsin transplant, who moved to Jordan and married her husband and life-long resident of Jordan, Alex. With three young boys, she's excited to be involved in an organization that prioritizes the education of our students here in Jordan. Her background in marketing, community engagement and non-profits allows her to contribute recommendations for building the organization further and spreading the word of the great things this organization does. She believes the Jordan Education Foundation has a unique opportunity to make a difference in the avenues students and teachers take to provide innovative education practices for all students.