Hillsdale named a “School of Opportunity”
The National Education Policy Center out of the University of Colorado has named Hillsdale a “School of Opportunity”, the first in California to earn the gold level and one of 8 schools to be so recognized across the country this year. The Washington Post, September 2016.
The Hillsdale High School Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to sustain Small Learning Communities at Hillsdale. The organization consists of an Executive Director and thirteen active board members, plus ad-hoc committees. The board is comprised of parents, alumni, faculty and staff who contribute a wide range of expertise. See how you can get involved
MEET THE BOARD
Holly Allen (President)
Hope Kavoosi (Vice President)
Jennifer Lin (Treasurer)
Susan Condon (Secretary)
Jeff Gilbert (Lead Principal)
Don Leydig (Chair of the Alumni Committee)
Michael McCall
Marcella Ballard
Lauren Lum Musich
Bridget Michelsen
Priscilla Nues
Jennifer Russell
Anu Singh
Grace Whipkey
MEET THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Katherine Goodman joined the Foundation team in September 2023. After getting her start in fundraising as a volunteer with the Fiesta Gardens International School PTA in San Mateo, she moved on to a stint with the development team at Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School in Foster City. She most recently served as the Fund Development Director at HIP Housing in San Mateo, where she managed the fundraising, marketing, and events team. Katherine has extensive experience in grant writing, fundraising communications, event planning, database management, and fundraising campaign planning and execution. She holds an MA in International Security, as well as a Certificate in Global Health Affairs, from the University of Denver. Katherine lives with her husband and two children in San Mateo. She is excited to be part of the wonderful community at Hillsdale High School!
MEET THE BOOKKEEPER
Karen Christensen has lived in San Mateo for 28 years with her husband, son (Class of 2018), and daughter (Class of 2022). She is originally from Santa Rosa and graduated with a BS in Accounting from the University of San Francisco. She has worked in public accounting (Ernst & Young), at a publicly-traded corporation (Harris), and at start-ups and non-profits (Community Gatepath and LiveMoves). She served on the Laurel Elementary PTA Board and Site Council and the Hillsdale Music Boosters Board. She is also a founding member of the Laurel Green Team, with the environment being one of her passions. Karen joined the Foundation team in 2019 and enjoys supporting the HHS Foundation in achieving its goals.
FOUNDATION HISTORY
Founded in April 2007, the Hillsdale High School Foundation serves as the school’s primary fundraising entity. The HHSF kicked off its fundraising efforts with an event honoring Homer Zugelder and Rich Mazzoncini, two respected and admired Hillsdale coaches. In 2009, district budget cuts endangered Small Learning Communities. HHSF now focuses its fundraising campaigns to insure that SLCs continue to thrive for Hillsdale students. Learn more
