About the Campaign

Campaign Leadership

Letter from the 25-26 Co-Chairs

As parents with children across the school, from Maternelle to Middle School, and as long-time volunteers and leaders within the French International community, we’ve had a front-row seat to what happens when this community comes together. From three students in a church basement in 1979 to more than 500 students from around the world today, the progress has been remarkable.

We’re proud to co-chair this campaign because it’s about more than just physical space. It’s about creating the kind of environment that supports exceptional teaching and deep, joyful learning. It’s about building on the incredible foundation we already have and ensuring it continues to grow.

Here’s the reality: we have a narrow window to bring this vision to life. The plans are in place, the momentum is real, and the opportunity is now. This is our chance to create a campus that fully reflects the excellence of our people: our educators, our students, and our community.

This project will touch every student here today and every student still to come. Whether you’re a current parent, grandparent, alum, neighbor, or future family, French International is your school too. Your support helps ensure this community continues to thrive for the next generation.

The moment is now. Join us. Let’s build something lasting, something worthy of our children and the school we all believe in!

Kelly Long

Campaign Co-Chair & Trustee

1st Grade Parent

Merritt Olson

Campaign Co-Chair

PK, 2nd, & 3rd Grade Parent

Campaign Committee

Patti Shaffner Jordan & Sophia Skaar - Founding Co-Chairs

Megan Hall

Charles Jenkins

Eileen McNulty

Nate Schwalbach

Steve Slotemaker

French International Campaign Contacts

Scott Hardister

Head of School

shardister@frenchintl.org

Marianne Wilburn

Director of Development

mwilburn@frenchintl.org

(503) 292-7776 x1305

Diana Sucur

Executive Assistant to Head of School

dsucur@frenchintl.org

(503) 292-7776 x1302