About OSEF.
A champion for local public education, OSEF provides funding to support students and teachers.
OSEF 2025 Board of Directors
President Mary Kathryn Gilfoil
Vice President Matt Williams
Treasurer Kelly McElhaney
Asst. Treasurer Stephanie Weldon
Secretary Tracie Sempier
Jacob Dykes, OSSD Administrative Representative
Vickie Tiblier, OSSD School Board Representative
Christie Nichols, OSSD Teacher Representative
Blake Brown
Nikki Johns
Adam Justice
Kristen Lambert
Beth Lovorn
Adrea Maxwell
Amanda Ray
Haley Rodriguez
Ben Smith
Jake Travis
Chad Wade
Established in 1993, the Ocean Springs Education Foundation was organized as a direct support organization for the Ocean Springs School District to foster, encourage, and enrich its outstanding academic curriculum. We serve as a bridge between the community and school district, raising private funds to complement existing school budgets.
Donating to OSEF is the most effective way for community members to help our schools provide an excellent education for every child.
Through our annual CRAWFISH & CORNHOLE fundraiser, OSEF engages the community in public education by raising private and corporate funds to support district programs and initiatives.
These funds are distributed directly back to the classrooms through our teacher grant process, encouraging innovation, creativity, sustainability, and enhancing the quality of education for every student in Ocean Springs.
The Ocean Springs Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. Our Federal Tax ID# is 38-4151532. Donations are tax deductible. For questions, please contact us at OSEducationFoundation@gmail.com .