Carlsbad Educational Foundation
Elizabeth Hamilton is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the Executive Director at The Learner First since August 2021 and as the Education Coordinator for the Carlsbad Educational Foundation since February 2023. Previously, Elizabeth held the position of Elementary School Principal at Bellevue School District from August 2008 to June 2021, where Elizabeth was the founding principal of the district's first new school in 40 years. Additionally, Elizabeth served as both a Technology Curriculum Coach and an Elementary School Teacher in the same district from August 2001 to June 2008. Elizabeth holds a Principal Certification from the University of Washington's Danforth Program, a Master of Education in K-8 education from Willamette University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound.
Carlsbad Educational Foundation
The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1983, to raise private support for public education and contribute to the enrichment of nearly 11,000 students in the Carlsbad Unified School District. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed more than $13 million in funds to Carlsbad public schools, primarily for science, technology, and music – programs that would not be possible in California’s current school funding environment. 100% of donations go directly to support the Carlsbad Unified School District because operating expenses are covered by student enrichment programs and Kids Care, a comprehensive before and after-school K-5 childcare program