Topeka Public Schools Foundation names Fred Wheeler executive director
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The Topeka Public Schools Foundation appointed Fred Wheeler as its new executive director; Wheeler has 24 years of prior service to Topeka Public Schools as a social worker at Highland Park High School.
The Topeka Public Schools Foundation named Fred Wheeler its executive director in a board meeting highlight on June 5.
Ethel Edwards, interim executive director of the foundation, introduced Wheeler and described his 24 years as a social worker at Highland Park High School and his relationships with community partners. "Fred is honored to step into this role and looks forward to working alongside our community to expand educational opportunities for all students in Topeka Public Schools," Edwards said.
Wheeler thanked the board, superintendent and community members for the opportunity and said fundraising to support students and families is a longtime passion. "I plan to give it my best," Wheeler said.
Board members offered congratulations and public thanks to Edwards for stepping in during the transition. The foundation's role is to raise funds and community support for district programs; no vote or contract was recorded in the meeting minutes for this appointment.
The appointment was announced during the superintendent's highlights segment; Foundation and district staff will coordinate next steps to formalize the transition.