Combs Education Foundation

Our Mission

The Combs Education Foundation supports educational opportunities for students, staff, and families by funding the development and implementation of quality programs, establishing strong community partnerships, and supporting the goals of the J.O. Combs Unified School District.

We fulfill this mission by giving in three important areas:

Student scholarships to Combs High School Seniors
Classroom grants to J.O. Combs Unified School District Teachers
Providing essential items to the J.O. Combs Food and Clothing Bank

However, we cannot maintain and extend these opportunities without your support. Helping our students reach their highest potential is of the utmost importance, and we hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Combs Education Foundation.

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Dr. Langer Scholarship

The Dr. Langer Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor former J.O. Combs Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jan Langer. The scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who has met the following criteria and completed a series of essay questions. The application opens in March.

Currently have a 3.0 or above Grade Point Average
Be graduating from Combs High School in May 2017 and have attended CHS for more than 2 semester
Be attending an in-state college or university
* Preference will be given to students indicating an interest in pursuing a degree in the field of education.

2018 Dr. Jan Langer Scholarship Awardee, Alexia Martinez

Tyler Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship

The Tyler Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 in honor of Tyler Hedstrom. The scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who intends to pursue an advanced degree in Education or Music. The application opens in March.

2018 Tyler Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship Awardee, William Calvert

Crossroads Future Community Leader Scholarship

The Crossroads Future Community Leader Scholarship was established in 2018. This scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who has demonstrated leadership potential by holding leadership positions in school and/or community organizations and demonstrated a commitment to participating in community service. The application opens in March.

2018 Crossroads Future Community Leader Awardee, Kelly Brimhall

Banner Ironwood Medical Staff Scholarship

The Banner Ironwood Medical Staff Scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Dr. Debra Jamison, a physician colleague, who had a passion for teaching medical students and who devoted her career to elevating the medical profession. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in health care. The application opens in March.

2018 Banner Ironwood Medical Staff Scholarship Awardees, (L-R) Jaqueline Guillen, Kelly Brimhall,

Anastasia Vann, Tess Davenport

Meet Our Board

Board Members

Sharon Lind, President and Chief Executive Officer of Banner Ironwood

Charles Newman, Vice President and Pastor of Crossroads Lutheran Church

Ed Boot, Secretary and Capital Manager with the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting

Karla Slovitsky, Treasurer and Director of Business Services J.O. Combs Unified School District

Gary Kemp, Member at Large and Governing Board Member of J.O. Combs Unified School District

Karissa Patefield, Member at Large and Campus Director for Student Services at Central Arizona College

Michelle Milton, Member at Large and Senior Appraiser of Pinal County

Shawn Gilleland, member at Large and Public Information Officer of Rural Metro

Dr. Gregory A. Wyman, Superintendent

Dr. Mark Duplissis, Assistant Superintendent

Contact Us

Kayla Fulmer, Executive Director

Combs Education Foundation

kfulmer@jocombs.org

480-987-5322

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Your donations are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Click Donate to get started! Or you can give a check or cash at the J.O. Combs District Office at 301 E. Combs Rd.

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