Spotlight on Ridgewood Education Foundation: Our Leaders & Legends Paul McCarthy and Kathy Marshall

Welcome to this episode of Ridgewood Talks! Join Jeanne Johnson, founder of Ridgewood Talks and Ridgewood Walks, as she hosts a fascinating discussion with Paul McCarthy, President, and Kathy Marshall, Vice President of the Ridgewood Education Foundation. Learn about their mission to support Ridgewood Public Schools through grants and fundraising events like Oktoberfest. Discover the stories behind their dedication and the impressive contributions they have made to the community. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from these volunteer legends and their impact on education in Ridgewood. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation!   00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks 00:24 Meet the Host: Jeanne Johnson 01:33 Spotlight on Ridgewood Education Foundation 02:14 Kathy Marshall: A Community Powerhouse 04:02 Paul McCarthy: Dedication to Community 05:45 Mission and Achievements of Ridgewood Education Foundation 07:10 Fundraising Events and Community Involvement 10:13 Grants and Technological Advancements 13:40 Collaborations and Future Initiatives 20:20 Community Support and Fundraising Success 22:17 Introduction to the Board 22:45 Student Representatives on the Board 23:27 Structure and Activities of Board Meetings 24:47 Fundraising and Contributions 25:44 Board Member Terms and Recruitment 26:45 Connecting with the Community 28:00 Grant Process and School Collaboration 31:17 Importance of Parent Involvement in HSAs 34:51 Other Community Engagements and Events 41:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service! Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com   Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey!   Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083   Hashtags: #RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices