Who We Are
The
Morikami Park IB Foundation was organized in 2005 by a group of
parents in order to amplify their impact through shared resources and
common causes. Since its inception, the Morikami Park IB Foundation has
amassed an archive of tangible results contributing over $500,000
towards various projects that have enhanced the educational environment at
the school. The foundation is governed by an eight member Board of
Directors which is accountable to donors and sponsors. Most
importantly, the foundation is supported by parents and local
businesses. It is this support that helps the foundation be successful
in its mission to support programs that enhance the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) at Morikami Park Elementary School.
Morikami Park IB Foundation 2022-2023
List of Officers
Rhyan.dildine [ at ] gmail dot com
Rhyan grew up in Martin County,
Florida before attending Emory University where she met her husband, TJ.The Dildines live in Delray Beach,
FL and are the proud parents of Flossy, age 9 and a fourth-grade Moonbear, and
Foxworth age 5 and a kindergarten Moonbear.
The couple owns and runs their
family’s 46-year old pharmacy, Delray Shores Pharmacy, in downtown Delray
Beach. Rhyan is a licensed family law attorney. This year marks Rhyan’s fifth
year as a board member, and second year as co-president.
Andeeholzman [ at ] yahoo dot com
Andee received a BS
from the University of Florida and an MA from the University of Miami, where
she's worked since graduating college (eons!). She is the Associate Director of
the Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, overseeing
programs and operations.
Originally from
Arkansas, Andee and her husband, Steven, live in Boca Raton with their
daughter, Morikami alum Ellis, and son, fourth-grader Hayes. Hers is a proud
Moonbear family! In her spare time, Andee loves pilates, cooking, and cheering
on her kids on the lacrosse field!
This is Andee's sixth year on the Morikami Park IB Foundation Board. She is super excited for the 2022-2023 year and getting back to a live in-person auction this Spring!
Vice President of Development & Donations
michelle.h.silverman [ at ] gmail dot com
Her son is proud to be a 3rd grader at MPES and she is honored to be a 4th year IB Foundation Board member.
keren627 [ at ] hotmail dot com
Social Media & Marketing Director
greenberg.elizabeth [ at ] gmail dot com
Elizabeth is a
Florida native with a passion for business. With a MBA from Florida State
University, she has almost 2 decades of experience - most recently at
Restaurant Brands International serving as the President of the Burger King
Foundation and Vice President of Field Operations for the Northeast region.
Operations Director
Elyse [ at ] egeventsllc dot com
Elyse is Corporate Event Planner who has been helping to plan Morikami’s IB Auctions for the last 5 years. Her son Reid is a graduate of Morikami and her daughter Mila is currently in second grade. When she’s not working you can find Elyse working out, at the beach, traveling, or very likely at the baseball field.
antonietta82 [ at ] aol dot com
Antonietta was born
in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Boca Raton at the age of 9. After receiving
a degree in paramedic skin care and working in the field for a couple of years,
she decided to change careers and is now an office manager for her family’s
tile and marble company that has been in the business for over 30 years.
Her greatest achievement of all, and how she spends most of her time, is with her rambunctious and energetic children. Luca is in 4th grade and twins Marco and Giuliana are in 3rd grade at MPES. Antonietta is excited to begin her fourth year as a member of the MPES IB Foundation Board and looks forward to a great year.
Esinghsilva [ at ] gmail dot com
School Advisor/MPES Liaison
amy.mercier@palmbeachschools.org
Amy is a Florida native and graduated
from FAU. She has been working at Morikami Park Elementary School for 23 years.
She has taught 3rd grade, 5th grade and is currently the IB Magnet Coordinator.
She loves being a part of the Morikami family!
Website Coordinator
Linda Porter
The Morikami Park IB Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization whose sole purpose is to raise funds that support, strengthen and enrich the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) at Morikami Park Elementary school.
