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SchoolBOX has been very fortunate to grow by leaps and bounds since our humble beginnings in 2006. Our revenue and program base have steadily increased, and SchoolBOX has helped thousands of children get a basic education. Our annual reports and financial statements below provide details of our performance, the impact of your donations and a glimpse into the future. The SchoolBOX timeline below displays a year-by-year summary of our accomplishments since we first started.
See below for a year-by-year summary of our accomplishments.
Builds
Gaagagekiizhik & Bimose School Youth Library
Gaagagekiizhik Children’s Library
Books
10 Mini-Libraries to Pelican Falls First Nations High School
Niisaachewan Children’s library top-up
Lunches
2,682 lunches to kids in Wabauskang First Nation
Builds
3 Classrooms constructed
Blue Lupin Library at Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
6 Classroom renovations in Salomon Ibarra and Cristo Rey Schools
Supplies
5,873 Educational Packages Delivered to teachers and kids in Nicaragua
Waubauskang First Nation classroom tools and fire exit constructed
Books
Purchase of portable for Kiizhik Library
Niisaachewan Children’s library top-up
Lunches
2,871 lunches to kids in Wabauskang First Nation
Volunteer Groups
13 international volunteers
Builds
Construction of 3 classrooms
Gabriela Tabora in Chinandega – 2 classrooms
Rafaela Herrera in Santa Teresa – 1 classroom
Books
Mini-libraries
1 mini-library in Gabriela Tabora
Volunteer Groups
14 international volunteers
Builds
Construction of 10 classrooms, complete renovation of 4 classrooms, 6 washrooms & 2 refurbished washrooms
Agateyte School in Chinandega – 1 classroom
Cristo Salvador in Leon – 1 library classroom
Los Laureles School in Chinandega – 3 classrooms / 2 washrooms
Sabana Grande in El Sauce – 1 library classroom
Heroes de Nandaime in Nandaime – 3 classrooms / 2 washrooms
Las Parcelas in Chinandega – 1 classroom / 2 washrooms
Las Cruces School in Ometepe – 4 classrooms renovated / 2 refurbished washrooms.
Supplies
18,161 Educational Packages delivered to 17,309 students and 852 teachers in 108 communities
Books
Mini-libraries
1 mini-library in Los Laureles School and 5 teachers trained
1 mini-library in Heroes de Nandaime and 6 teachers trained
Full-Sized Libraries
Cristo Salvador – 1 full-sized library with 1,250 books and 24 teachers trained
Sabana Grande – 1 full-sized library with 1,250 books and 12 teachers trained
Supplementary Packages of Books
23 schools received supplementary packages of 2760 books (120 books each) benefiting 2610 students
26 Reading Days held at partner schools benefiting 1,724 kids
Volunteer Groups
14 international volunteers
Supplies
10,162 Educational Packages delivered in 66 communities
Builds
Construction of 5 classrooms/2 refurbished classrooms/4 washrooms/2 refurbished washrooms:
Los Cardones in Matagalpa – 1 classrooms
Tezoatega in Chinandega – 1 classroom / 1 renovated classroom / 2 washrooms
El Caracol in Telica – 1 classroom / 2 washrooms
Antonia Garcia de Toruño School – 2 classrooms (including a full sized library)
Books
Creation of 6 mini-libraries and 1 full-size library in Nicaragua including 4,153 books and 47 teachers trained
Full-Sized Library
Antonia Garcia de Toruño – 1 full-sized library with 1,250 books and 10 teachers trained
Mini-Libraries
Tezoatega – 1 mini library with 300 books and 5 teachers trained
El Caracol 1 mini library with 250 books and 1 teacher trained
Santa Clara – 1 mini library with 301 books and 12 teachers trained
Carreta #2 – 1 mini library with 350 books and 12 teachers trained
Sixto Sanchez – 1 mini library with 250 books and 3 teachers trained
Agateyte – 1 mini library with 300 books and 4 teachers trained
Supplementary Packages of Books
9 schools received supplementary packages of 1152 books (128 books each)
4 Reading Days held at partner schools benefiting 266 kids
Volunteer Groups
77 international volunteers
Supplies
18,254 Educational Packages delivered in 106 communities (17,403 students, 851 teachers) (including 75,598 notebooks)
Builds
Construction of 14 classrooms/2 refurbished classrooms/4 washrooms/2 refurbished washrooms:
La Ceibita in San Benito – 1 classrooms/2 washrooms
Cristo Rey in Tipitapa – 5 classrooms
Flor de Sacuanjoche in Chinandega – 1 classroom
Brett #6 (Josefa Toledo) in Chinandega – 3 classrooms
Union Espana in Leon – 1 library classroom
El Higueral in Chinandega – 1 classroom
El Porvenir in Matagalpa – 1 classroom/2 washrooms
La Sabana in El Sauce – 1 classroom/2 refurbished classrooms/ 2 refurbished washrooms
Books
Creation of 17 mini-libraries and 2 full-size libraries in Nicaragua including 8,933 books and 155 teachers trained, plus 1 Indigenous library
Mini-Libraries
Gracias a Dios – 1 mini library with 450 books and 8 teachers trained
La Merced – 1 mini library with 350 books and 4 teachers trained
La Ceibita – 1 mini library with 300 books and 2 teachers trained
Los Cardones – 1 mini library with 350 books and 5 teachers trained
Las Conchitas – 1 mini library with 350 books and 3 teachers trained
Paso Carretas 1 mini library with 300 books and 8 teachers trained
Santa Fe – 1 mini library with 549 books and 24 teachers trained
Lizarco – 1 mini library with 289 books and 5 teachers trained
Varapaz – 1 mini library with 289 books and 2 teachers trained
Benjamin Zeledon – 1 mini library with 433 books and 7 teachers trained
Santa Isabel – 1 mini library with 305 books and 3 teachers trained
Josefa Toledo – 1 mini library with 350 books and 5 teachers trained
Rayito del Sol – 1 mini library with 376 books and 5 teachers trained
Wells – 1 mini library with 397 books and 6 teachers trained
Favio Gutierrez – 1 mini library with 550 books and 18 teachers trained
Flor de Sacuanjoche – 1 mini library with 350 books and 4 teachers trained
El Higueral – 1 mini library with 445 books and 7 teachers trained
Full-Sized Libraries
Union Espana – 1 full-sized library with 1,250 books and 10 teachers trained
Cristo Rey – 1 full-sized library with 1,250 books and 29 teachers trained
Indigenous Library
Wabauskang First Nation – 1 Indigenous library
75 Reading Days held at partner schools benefiting 4,698 kids
Volunteer Groups
100 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
17,487 Educational Packages delivered in 96 communities (16,674 students, 814 teachers) (including 72,552 notebooks)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 10 classrooms/4 washrooms:
Marvin Salazar School in Tipitapa – 2 classrooms
El Porvenir School in Leon – 1 classroom
San Antonio School in Leon – 1 classroom/1 refurbished classroom
Brett #5 School in Masaya – 2 classrooms/2 washrooms/2 drinking fountains
Gilberto Siles School in Masaya – 1 classroom/1 refurbished classroom
La Merced in Leon – 2 classrooms
Gracias a Dios School in San Juan del Rio Coco – 1 classroom/2 washrooms
Books 4 Kids
Creation of 16 Mini Libraries including 4,376 books and 92 teachers trained
Agua Fria – 1 mini library with 256 books and 4 teachers trained
Bordos Martinez – 1 mini library with 248 books and 3 teachers trained
El Porvenir (Leon) – 1 mini library with 279 books and 5 teachers trained
Gilberto Siles – 1 mini library with 250 books and 4 teachers trained
Jobo #2 – 1 mini library with 300 books and 8 teachers trained
Jose Cecilio Del Valle – 1 mini library with 257 books and 5 teachers trained
Jose Dolores Estrada – 1 mini library with 360 books and 14 teachers trained
La Concepcion – 1 mini library with 315 books and 7 teachers trained
Los Limones – 1 mini library with 250 books and 3 teachers trained
Marvin Salazar – 1 mini library with 279 books and 7 teachers trained
Mirna Martinez (Brett #5) – 1 mini library with 268 books and 5 teachers trained
Monte Grande – 1 mini library with 254 books and 4 teachers trained
El Porvenir – 1 mini library with 258 books and 3 teachers trained
Sacramento – 1 mini library with 252 books and 4 teachers trained
San Jose Del Sur – 1 mini library with 288 books and 13 teachers trained
San Antonio – 1 mini library with 262 books and 3 teachers trained
50 Reading Days held at partner schools benefitting 3,818 kids
Volunteer Groups
55 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
16,674 Educational Packages delivered in 89 communities (15,894 students, 780 teachers) (including 69,124 notebooks)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 11 classrooms/4 washrooms:
Shirley Case #3 School in La Pintora/Leon – 1 classroom/1 washroom
Tomas Borge School in Tipitatapa – 1 classroom/1 washroom
Brett #4 School at the Bella Cruz School in Ciudad Sandino – 6 classrooms
Arenera School in Leon – 1 classroom
Bordo Los Martinez School in El Sauce – 2 clasrooms/2 washrooms
Books 4 Kids
Creation of 11 Mini Libraries including 2950 books and 63 teachers trained
Republic Alemania School in Masaya – 1 mini library with 343 books and 15 teachers trained.
Andres Castro School in Masaya – 1 mini library with 250 books and 5 teachers trained.
El Terrero School in Tipitapa – 1 mini library with 276 books and 6 teachers trained.
Tomas Borge School in Tipitapa – 1 mini library with 226 books and 3 teachers trained.
Las Pilas School in El Sauce – 1 mini library with 251 books and 4 teachers trained.
La Sabana School in El Sauce – 1 mini library with 251 books and 3 teachers trained.
Los Jobitos School in El Sauce – 1 mini library with 251 books and 6 teachers trained.
Enmanuel Mongalo School in Leon – 1 mini library with 348 books and 8 teachers trained.
Arenera School in Leon – 1 mini library with 277 books and 7 teachers trained.
Los Velasquez School in Telica – 1 mini library with 226 books and 2 teachers trained.
Los Maribios School in Telica – 1 mini library with 251 books and 4 teachers trained.
10 Reading Days at Partner Schools benefitting 840 students
Soccer Dreams
Hosted 6 Soccer Dreams Tournaments and held Soccer Dreams Clinics for 543 students
El Sauce Tournament: Winner:Ruben Dario School Participating Teams: La Cenicera, Hermanos Linarte, Las Pilas
Masaya Tournament: Winner: Jardines de Apoyo Participating Teams: Sol de la Libertad, Oscar Fuentes, Fabio Gutierrez
Leon Tournament Winner: Jennette Affleck School Participating Teams: Shirley Case #2 School, La Pintora, Marcos Lainez
Telica Tournament Winner: Union España Participating Schools: Nuevo Amanecer, Los Maribios, Shirley Case #1
Ometepe Tournament Winner: Flor Nicarao Participating Schools: Los Angeles Esquipulas, Rigoberto Cabezas, San José del Sur
Leon Tournament Winner: Cristo Salvdor Participating Schools: Rubén Darío, Los Pocitos, La Ceiba
Volunteer Groups
96 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
16, 078 Educational Packages delivered in 84 communities (15, 359 students, 719 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 12 classrooms/9 washrooms:
Brett #3 School in Jardines de Apoyo/Masaya – 4 classrooms and Construction of 5 washrooms
Marcos Lainez School in Leon – 1 classroom and Construction of 1 washroom
Los Velasquez School in Telica – 2 classrooms and Construction of 2 washrooms
Shirley Case #3 School in La Pintora Leon – 1 classroom and Construction of 1 washroom
Asencion Oviedo School – Chinandega – 2 classrooms
Los Salgados School in Telica – 2 classrooms
Construction of 2 playing fields:
Jennette Affleck School in Leon
Brett #3 School in Masaya
Books 4 Kids
Creation of 10 mini libraries including 2718 books and 86 teachers trained
Brett #3 School in Jardines de Apoyo/Masaya – 1 mini library with 269 books and 5 teachers trained.
Sol de la Libertad School in Masaya – 1 mini library with 282 books and 7 teachers trained.
Oscar Fuentes School in Masaya – 1 mini library with 234 books and 4 teachers trained.
Marcos Lainez School in Leon – 1 mini library with 207 books and 4 teachers trained.
Shirley Case #3 School in La Pintora/Leon – 1 mini library with 215 books and 4 teachers trained.
Los Salgados School in Chinendega – 1 mini library with 220 books and 3 teachers trained.
El Chapparral School in El Sauce – 1 mini library with 227 books and 3 teachers trained.
Maximino Barreto School in Telica – 1 mini library with 260 books and 7 teachers trained.
Cristo Salvador School in Leon – 1 mini library with 394 books and 24 teachers trained.
Cristo Rey School in Tipitapa – 1 mini library with 410 books and 25 teachers trained.
Soccer Dreams
Hosted 6 Soccer Dreams Tournaments:
Leon – Participating Teams: Jennette Affleck, Shirley Case #2, La Pintora, Marcos Lainez. Winner: Jennette Affleck School
Telica – Participating Teams: Union España, Los Maribios, Nuevo Amanecer, Shirley Case #1. Winner: Union España School
El Sauce – Participating Teams: Ruben Dario, La Cenicera, Hermanos Linarte, Las Pilas. Winner: Ruben Dario
Leon – Participating Teams: Los Pocitos, Cristo Salvador, Enmanuel Mongalo, Ruben Dario. Winner: Cristo Salvador
Masaya – Participating Teams: El Sol de la Libertad, Fabio Gutiérrez, Oscar Fuentes, Jardines de Apoyo. Winner: Jardines de Apoyo
Ometepe – Participating Teams: La Flor Nicarao, Rigoberto Cabezas , San Jose del Sur, Los Angeles Esquipulas. Winner: Rigoberto Cabezas
Volunteer Groups
67 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
15,496 Educational packages delivered in 77 communities (14,768 students, 728 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 9 classrooms/6 washrooms:
Equator San Antonio School in Jalapa – 1 classroom and Construction of 1 washroom
Jennette Affleck School in Leon- 4 classrooms and Construction of 2 washroom
Brett #2 School in Tipitapa – 4 classrooms and Construction of 3 washrooms, 1 playing field
Books 4 Kids
Creation of 11 mini libraries
Bella Vista School in Telica – 1 mini library with 263 books and 1 teacher trained.
El Socorro School in Chichigalpa – 1 mini library with 398 books and 10 teachers trained.
Rubén Darío School in Leon – 1 mini library with 277 books and 1 teacher trained.
Jennette Affleck School in Leon – 1 mini library with 398 books and 7 teachers trained
San Pedro School on Ometepe Island – 1 mini library with 124 books and 1 teacher trained.
Las Cruces School on Ometepe Island – 1 mini library with 355 books and 4 teachers trained.
La Flor Nicarao on Ometepe Island – 1 mini library with 357 books and 15 teachers trained.
Brett #1 School in Managua – 1 mini library with 358 books and 33 teachers trained.
Conchita Caldera School in Masaya – 1 mini library with 301 books and 12 teachers trained
Brett #2 School in Tipitapa – 1 mini library with 373 books and 5 teachers trained
Equator San Antonio School in Jalapa – 1 mini library 288 books and 3 teachers trained
Soccer Dreams
Hosted 5 Soccer Dreams Tournaments:
Ometepe Island – Winner: Los Ángeles Edquipulas
Telica – Winner: Los Maribios
El Sauce – Winner: Ruben Dario (El Sauce)
Chichigalpa – Winner: Santa Fe
Leon – Winner: Ruben Dario (Leon)
Volunteer Groups
67 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
15,484 Educational packages delivered in 65 communities (14,816 students, 668 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 16 classrooms/13 washrooms:
Brett Bentley Crawford School in Managua – 9 classrooms and Construction of 6 washrooms
Nuevo Amenecer School in Telica – 3 classrooms and Construction of 3 washrooms.
Shirley Case #2 School in Telica – 4 classrooms and Construction of 4 washrooms.
Books 4 Kids
Creation of 5 mini libraries:
Shirley Case #1 School in Monte Olivo – 1 mini library with 184 books and 4 teachers trained.
Nuevo Amenecer School in Nuevo Amenecer- 1 mini library with 266 books and 3 teachers trained.
Shirley Case #2 School in Leon- 1 mini library with 268 books and 8 teachers trained.
Union España School in Telica – 1 mini library with 265 books and 12 teachers trained.
La Cenicera School in El Sauce – 1 mini library with 266 books and 1 teacher trained.
Soccer Dreams
4 Soccer Tournaments:
Held in El Sauce – 4 teams
Held in Leon – 4 teams
Held in Telica – 4 teams
Held in Chichigalpa – 4 teams
Volunteer Groups
102 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
11327 Educational packages delivered in 50 communities (10,850 students, 477 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 7 classrooms/6 washrooms:
Bella Vista School in Telica – 1 classroom, 2 washrooms
Shirley Case #1 School in Telica – 4 classrooms, 3 washrooms
La Cenicera School in El Sauce – 2 classrooms, 1 washroom
Construction of 1 playing field:
Shirley Case #1 School in Telica – 1 playing field
Soccer Dreams:
1 Soccer Tournament in Telica
Volunteer Groups
42 International volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
10,084 Educational packages delivered in 45 schools (9663 students, 421 teachers).
Big Smiles
1019 students in 8 schools
Tools for Schools
Construction of 5 classrooms/6 washrooms:
Ruben Dario School in Leon – 3 classrooms and Construction of 3 washrooms
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús School in León – 2 classrooms, 3 washrooms and septic tank
Improvement/Renovations in 3 schools:
Los Pocitos School in Leon – purchase and installation of doors and locks
Cristo Salvador School in Antenor Sandino – construction of a perimeter wall
Simeón Pereira School in El Sauce – digging of a well for the community and the school’s garden program
Construction of 1 playing field:
Ruben Dario School in Leon – construction of 1 playing field
Classroom Tools:
Unión España School in Telica – 35 new desks
Los Pocitos School in Leon – 20 new desks
Other:
Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of rent for school building
Juntos Contigo School and Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of monthly stipend for teachers
Soccer Dreams
2 regional soccer tournaments:
Unión España School in Telica and Rafaela Herrera Rural Education Centre – hosted tournament
Ruben Dario School in Leon – hosted tournament
Volunteer Groups
27 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
5848 Educational packages delivered in 33 schools.
Big Smiles
803 Students in 7 schools.
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 7 classrooms:
Little Corn Island School on Little Corn Island – 1 classroom
San Pedro School on Ometepe Island – 1 classroom
Ruben Dario School in Leon – 4 classrooms
Unión España School in Telica – 1 classroom
Complete Renovation of 2 classrooms:
Little Corn Island School on Little Corn Island – Complete renovation of the structure and flooring of 2 classrooms
Improvements/Renovation at 1 school:
Juntos Con Tigo School in Managua – Purchase and installation of septic tank at school
Other:
Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of rent for school building
Juntos Contigo School and Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of monthly stipend for teachers
Soccer Dreams
1 regional soccer tournament:
Union España School hosted tournament with 6 teams
8 Teams provided with uniforms and equipment:
Juntos Con Tigo School in Managua – 1 boys team and 1 girls team
Rafaela Herrera Rural Education Centre – 6 teams
Volunteer Groups
36 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
3490 Educational packages delivered in 26 schools
Big Smiles
366 Students participating in the program
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 6 classrooms:
San Santiago School on Big Corn Island – 3 classrooms
Las Cruces School on Ometepe Island – 3 classrooms
Construction of 2 washrooms:
Enmanuel School in Managua – 1 washroom constructed
Juntos Contigo School in Managua – 1 washroom constructed
Improvements/Renovations to 3 schools:
Emmanuel School in Managua – Bathroom construction, and painting of the school
Jezreel School in Managua – Improvements to the building sections and divisions within the school
Juntos Con Tigo School in Managua – Construction of exterior wall and bathrooms
Classroom Tools
Jezreel School in Managua – 36 new desk and chairs–
Books 4 Kids
Construction of 1 library: San Santiago School on Big Corn Island– 1 library with 5000+ books
Soccer Dreams
Corn Island – Provided one team with uniforms and equipment
Volunteers Program
3 Canadian Interns & 3 Volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
1520 Educational packages delivered in 20 schools.
Tools 4 Schools
Improvements/Renovations to 3 schools:
Escuela Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Ometepe – Improvements in the electrical system
Emmanuel School in Managua – Improvement to the front gate and door, including painting
Jezreel School in Managua – Delivery and installation of 4 fans
Classroom Tools:
Escuela San Lázaro, in Ometepe – Donation of two blackboards
Other:
Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of rent for school building
Big Smiles
Initiation of program:
Jezreel School, Emmanuel School, Junto Con Tigo School, Fidel Coloma School in Managua – distribution of 246 plastic cups, 200 tubes of toothpaste, and 840 toothbrushes.
Sue Griggs
Executive Coach, Educator
Sue has had an eclectic career as an educator with children and adults from ages four to eighty. Much of her energy is now focused on executive coaching and advising non profits such as SchoolBOX. Sue works to ensure that both the Canadian and Nicaraguan communities continue to grow and to develop with mutual respect and caring.
Harvey Griggs
Engineer, Entrepreneur
Harvey Griggs has enjoyed a remarkable career as an engineer and entrepreneur. In 2008 Harvey came to Nicaragua to assist with the build of SchoolBOX’s third school. He was deeply impressed with the kindness, the generosity, the spirit and the commitment to education demonstrated by the Nicaraguans. He has been an energetic supporter of SchoolBOX ever since.
Jim David
Founder, Trumpet Capital Corp.
Jim has been a vital supporter of SchoolBOX since the beginning. Jim travelled to Nicaragua in early 2008 to help construct one of our first schools and has been actively involved ever since. Jim is a commercial mortgage advisor and founder of Trumpet Capital Corp in Calgary, Alberta. He is passionate about yoga, and helping children in Nicaragua.
Tom Affleck
SchoolBOX Founder
Tom Affleck has lived and worked in Guatemala, Peru and Nicaragua. It was an unexpected encounter in Nicaragua, however, that sparked the SchoolBOX dream. In 2006 he gave two girls notebooks and pencils. One of the girls’ father said to her “now that you have a notebook and pencil you can go to school this year”. Tom saw his work building SchoolBOX as an opportunity to live out his faith and to break the bonds of poverty for thousands of children.
Jennette Affleck
Retired Teacher, co-founder of SchoolBOX
Jennette has been involved with early childhood education for her entire professional career. Jennette has taught in Boston, Toronto, the Ottawa Valley, and Monteverde, Costa Rica. Jennette was SchoolBOX’s longest serving Board member, has participated in 7+ school builds in Nicaragua, and was an integral part of our organization since its infancy.
Dina Bell-Laroche
Executive Coach, Sport Law & Strategy Group
Dina has been involved with SchoolBOX since 2012. In 2013, she led a team of youth to Nicaragua to participate in a school build and returned to Canada committed to making a difference. Dina’s experience in facilitation and strategic communications has been an asset to SchoolBOX. Dina believes that education really opens up opportunities for students in Nicaragua and strives to use her skills to create change.
Shannon is passionate about unlocking human potential through meaningful education experiences and global community connections. Professionally, she is a marketing executive with 25 years of cross-industry experience in accelerating positive impact, innovation, and growth through the teams and organizations she serves. Shannon joined the board in 2023. She is honored to work with the SchoolBOX team to help make education possible and to further empower children, youth, families, and communities to live their best lives.
Stephanie Potter
Master Integral Coach, PhD
A longtime supporter of SchoolBOX activities, Stephanie, her husband, and youngest daughter joined a trip to Nicaragua in 2018 where they fell in love with the country and the communities they visited. After seeing the impact of SchoolBOX’s work first-hand, Stephanie was inspired to join the Board and did so in February 2020. Stephanie is humbled by the opportunity to lend her knowledge and skills to help make education – and therefore community and social change – possible through the work of SchoolBOX.
Jim Sale
Owner, REEF Consulting Services
Jim is a management consultant who helps multi-national organizations optimize commercial effectiveness. He is a long-time supporter of SchoolBOX and had the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua in 2016 to help build the Gilberto Siles school. Impressed by the pragmatic approach SchoolBOX takes to deliver highly impactful and sustainable solutions, he joined the Board of Directors in 2021 with the goal of applying his energy and experience to help SchoolBOX continue to make education possible.
Natalie Gunn, Chair
Co-Owner, Oxford Learning Centre Kanata
Natalie was born with a passion for education, helping people and travel. Looking for a new volunteer project, she joined the Equator Coffee Roasters team and visited Nicaragua for a classroom build in November 2016 and proudly joined the Board of Directors in late 2017. Natalie is co-owner of the Oxford Learning Centre Kanata and committed to supporting children to reach their full potential.
Margie Graff
Retired Teacher
After 32 years of teaching with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Margie retired and began volunteering with SchoolBOX’s Treaty 3 library partnerships. She was honoured to be entrusted with the ordering of Indigenous texts and resources for communities and schools, as well as travelling to two communities to lend a hand in setting up their library spaces. In 2022, Margie joined the board and continues to build on these wonderful experiences to ensure that all learners have the resources and opportunities to realize their dreams.
Jo Danaher
Financial Manager
finance@schoolbox.ca
Jo Danaher is our cheerful financial wizard. She keeps all of our SchoolBOX finances in order, and makes sure that we are meeting the highest standards for a charitable organization. Jo enjoys seeing the amazing power that the SchoolBOX community of volunteers and donors has to impact the education of so many children.
Rochelle Bragg
Social Media and Communications Manager
rochelle@schoolbox.ca
Rochelle is mixed Anishi but has much of her far jowin (Qj Cree) and Swiss-German, currently living in Treaty 19, ly living in Treaty 9, specifically the isolated community of Muskrat Dam First Nation. Rochelle is committed to speaking out on the Indigenous realities in Canada and doing her part to help this next generation of Indigenous youth pursue their educational and personal goals.
