Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools
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Diane Eelkema

 Coupeville Schools Foundation - Retired Educator
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Tell us about yourself and what brought you to Coupeville? 

I grew up in Coupeville and graduated from CHS. I always wanted to be a teacher so after completing my degree at WWU I went on to a teaching career of 36 years. Sometimes people will ask me what I taught and I have to say that most of the time I felt it was my students teaching me! I did get the opportunity to instruct kindergarten through eighth grade. One of the greatest blessings to me as a teacher is when I come across a former student who remembers me or one who contacts me "out of the blue". What a joy! I'm proud of my students and to have been a small part of their lives.

When and Why did you join the Coupeville Schools Foundation?

I joined the Foundation shortly after I left teaching because I wanted to stay connected to students and believed that through the Foundation I could help teachers and students achieve goals that might require an added measure of support. It has been rewarding work!

What is your favorite Coupeville memory?

I have many fond memories of growing up in Coupeville. Playing on the beach, waterskiing by the wharf, picking berries at the Loganberry Farm, and going to all the school sports events especially high school basketball games and dances. I was in high school before Title 9 so my enthusiasm was as an ardent supporter!​

Why do you love being on the Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools?

I believe in public education for all and that Coupeville School District provides that opportunity.
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  • About Us
    • 2021 Annual Report
    • 2020 Annual Report
    • 2019 Annual Report
  • Community Resource Fair
    • Meet George Thawley
    • Meet Arianna Bumgarner
    • Meet Aimee Bishop
    • Meet Kelly Reszka
    • Meet Sandie Belli
    • Meet Marguerite Berg
    • Meet Ana Valencia
  • Donate
    • Adopt a Grant
  • Dine / Shop Out 4 Kids
  • Grants
    • 2021 Grants >
      • 2021 Robotics
    • 2020 - 2021 Covid Support
    • 2019 Grants >
      • 2019 Camp Moran
      • 2019 PSC
      • 2019 Olympic Peninsula
      • 2019 Annie Jr
      • 2019 Bells Farm
      • 2019 Mefferd Literacy Materials
      • 2019 MOHAI
      • 2019 Mueller Dinosaur
      • 2019 Woodland Park Zoo
    • 2018 Grants >
      • 2018 Theater Dressing Room Improvements
      • 2018 Middle School MOHAI Field Trip
      • 2018 Kindergarten Building Center
      • 2018 Seattle Science Center
    • 2017 Grants >
      • 2017 MOHAI
      • 2017 2nd Grade Mt Baker Theater
      • 2017 Elementary Seahorse
      • 2017 1st Grade Iditarod
      • 2017 Coop Garden MS/HS
      • 2017 2nd Grade PCS
      • 2017 Compost Club
      • 2017 Sciene Olympiad
      • 2017 Flexible Seating
      • 2016 3rd Grade Zoo Trip
      • 16 - 17 Robotics Team
  • Scholarships
  • For Teachers
  • Testimonials
    • Recap: 2021 Coupeville Run, Ride, and Reunite
    • Meet Christie Sears
    • 2020 Covid Support
    • Meet Greg White
    • Meet Neil Rixe
    • Meet Andy Wyman
    • Meet James Steller
    • Press Releases
  • Meet the Board
    • For the Board