Since 1983...
Our goal and mission has been to Mentor Bridgeport Public High School Students for success in college, careers and life.
OUR MISSION
· Increase the community's involvement in and support for the Bridgeport public schools.
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· Strengthen communication between the educational, civic and business constituencies.
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· Deepen awareness of excellence in our schools.
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· Encourage and reward teacher's outstanding efforts through support for classroom projects.
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· Develop programs and opportunities which will enrich and improve public education in Bridgeport.
Our Team
Faith Villegas
BPEF Executive Director
Selina Daniels
Site Manager - Central
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BPEF Programs Coordinator
Charece Mitchell
Site Manager - BMA/Fairchild Wheeler
Board of Directors
Eileen Lopez-Cordone
BPEF Board Chair
Albertus Magnus College
Assistant Director of Admissions & Employer Liasion
Jonathan Orleans
BPEF Board Co-Chair
Pullman & Comley
Lawyer
Mike Giarratano
BPEF Treasurer
Sacred Heart University
Education Department Chair
Rina Bakalar
BPEF Nominating Chair
Trumbull Community & Economic Development
Ana Batista
Bridgeport Education Association
President
Barbara Bellinger
Retired
Diana DeVellis-Draper
Fairfield University
Director of Financial Aid
Crystal Engram
Greater Bridgeport Transit
Human Resources Director
Lorie Gumbs-Tyler
Doctor of Natural Pathic Medine
Carla Klein
Retired Educator & Philanthropic Executive
Morgan Hills
Bridgeport Hospital
Vice President Operations
Terron Jones
Homeland Security
Director of ECOC
Preston Tisdale
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder Lawyer
Hamid Malakpour
Post University
Chair of Finance
Kim McGinnis
Housatonic Community College
Dean of Student Services
Wiley Mullins
Uncle Wiley's
President & Owner
