Kevin Austin, Jr. is a proud KCSD parent and the spouse of a KCSD educator. He currently serves as a Digital Account Executive at Hibu, where he specializes in sales and account management in the Wilmington, Delaware area. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Network Security from Wilmington University and an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is eager to support KEF’s efforts in securing community sponsorships that benefit Kennett schools.

Corina joined KEF after retiring from Bank of America where she held positions in recruitment, education, and project management (where she managed complex technology system upgrades). Corina & her husband Nate have two daughters in KCSD. Since leaving banking after 20 years she has enjoyed spending time volunteering in the girls classrooms, schools events & planning fundraising events in the community.

Neil is a 2017 graduate of Kennett High School and an aerospace engineer at Boeing.

Kelly serves as the Instructional Technology Coach at KCSD and has worked in the district for the last eighteen years. She and her husband Eric have two children in Kennett Schools. She is passionate about opportunities to help serve others in our community.

Michael is the former VP of KEF and is a current Emeritus Board Member. He has been on the KCSD School Board since 2017 and has served as Treasurer and Finance chairs. He is the Director of LabWare Holding Inc. since 1993 and serves on numerous other non-profit boards.  

Lisa currently works for Citibank as a Global Product Manager in Deposits and Investments and has worked in the banking sector for the last 25 years. Lisa and her husband have three kids in the Kennett school district.

Bob George, Class of '64, with Rudy Karkosak and Skip Reynolds started up KEF in 2000 and was President of the Board for the first 8 years. His brothers and sister and four children graduated from Kennett and there is a Family George award for the most innovative and creative graduating senior.  

Cybil is a 18 year veteran educator, teaching 15 of those years in the KCSD. Cybil coached for seven years both with Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board (KAPRB) and at KMS for the Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse programs. She also enjoys volunteering in the Kennett community for local events. She has two children; her daughter is currently a student at KHS.

Rudy is proud to part of a group of dedicated individuals who believe in the mission of the Kennett Education Foundation. We are committed to providing innovative grants for teachers, scholarships for graduates of KHS, and recognizing outstanding teachers in the school district.

Barry is the U.S. Vice President and Head of Regulatory, Scientific & Medical Affairs for Nestle Health Science, the health and wellness division of Nestle. He and his wife Kendall, an MD specializing in Functional Medicine, love living in Kennett Township and have two daughters thriving in the Kennett Schools.

Betsy is a parent of three children in KCSD. She is currently a Senior Assessment Specialist at Discovery Education. Previously, she was an ESL teacher in Seoul and NYC, a K-5 classroom teacher, and an instructional coach. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction.

Gemma is a 2017 graduate of Kennett High School and a Registered Dietitian. She enjoys giving back to her community by volunteering her time with the Kennett Education Foundation as well as Kennett Area Community Service.

Sue is a retired educator. She was an elementary teacher in KCSD for 41 years. She then supervised student teachers at West Chester University for 7 years. For several years Sue served on the KASA board supporting After the Bell at Kennett Middle School. She is passionate about community engagement and supporting the teachers and students of KCSD.

Grace is a 2015 graduate of Kennett High School. She is an attorney specializing in structured finance transactions at Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.

Judy counts herself as very lucky to have spent her entire career in KCSD. She taught 8th grade English for 30 years and then spent 7 years as a curriculum supervisor. She also taught graduate classes for many years at WCU and was heavily involved in the National Writing Project. Since retiring in 2024, Judy also serves on the board of After the Bell. Having received several KEF grants, she is eager to help KCSD staff and students implement their own.

Colleen Holveck brings extensive executive leadership experience in financial services to the Kennett Education Foundation Board. A proud parent of a Kennett student in the Class of 2030, Colleen is dedicated to supporting academic excellence, community engagement, and opportunities for all students to thrive.