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  • The Education Foundation of Morris Plains is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit volunteer organization that raises funds for innovation in education for all students in the Morris Plains School District. We have provided more than $100,000 to fund worthy projects in all grades that were outside the district's regular budget.

  • The Education Foundation of Morris Plains (EFMP) raises funds through applying for outside grants and by hosting unique, community-building fundraisers. These have included our signature Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run; Harlem Wizards vs. Morris Plains Teachers and staff basketball games; Beer & Bites craft beer and food tasting; A Toast to Excellence wine-tasting; Marvelous Homes of Morris Plains house tour; and more.

  • The EFMP can use as much or little of your time and talent as you can spare! We are looking for enthusiasm and expertise in event planning, attracting sponsors, marketing, social media, grant writing and more. If you would like to donate to our worthy cause or learn more about what we do, go to www.educationfoundationmp.org or contact educationfoundationmp@gmail.com.

Our Board & Members

EFPM Volunteers

2026 EFMP Executive Board & Members

  • President

    Elizabeth Bornstein

  • Vice President

    Clarissa Sipos

  • Secretary

    Inga Shalhoub
    Pat Nevrincean

  • Treasurer

    Adam Katz

  • Past Board Members

    Lee Connor, president
    Terri Kaag, president
    Darcy Hyre, president
    Jeff Emge, treasurer

  • Fundraising and Events

    Clarissa Sipos, director

  • Student/District Relations

    Summer Harrison, director
    Elizabeth McCrea, director
    Melissa Lamm, grants officer
    [vacant], school coordinator

  • Marketing/PR

    Kate Katz, director
    Vanessa Waxman, content creator
    [vacant], webmaster

  • Strides for Education 5K Fundraiser

    Katie Lade, chair
    Clarissa Sipos, chair

  • Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

    Vanessa Waxman, chair
    Sara Botsakos, committee support
    Daniela Vourderis, committee support

  • Hospitality

    [vacant], coordinator

  • Liasons

    Mark Maire, Board of Education
    Erin Leidl, Morris Plains Education Association (Borough School)
    [vacant], Morris Plains Education Association (Mountain Way School)
    Eileen Claffey, Rotary
    [vacant], Morris Plains Home and School Association
    [vacant], Morristown High School
    [vacant], Downtown Morris Plains

  • Volunteers

    Susan Carvalho
    Peter Fallone
    Kerri Ivey
    Daniela Vourderis