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Introducing the dedicated leaders who give their time, talent, and passion to expand opportunity for every student in Northwest Allen County Schools. Front Row: Secretary Gillian Frazier, Vice President Amber Bouthot, Superintendent Wayne Barker, Executive Director Amber Toole, President Steve Bennett, Treasurer Missy Fraze || Second Row: Kathryn Rudolph Diekhoff, Katie Schwartz, Ryan Tufo, Trent Diller, Liz Hathaway, Ryan Heath, Kate Virag, Sarah Hartman, Kristi Schlatter Th

Our goal at the NACS Education Foundation is to truly listen to the needs of our students and teachers and then respond with support. We began this process over the last two weeks and will continue to do so as the foundation grows and develops.

The IGNITE Pillar of the NACS Education Foundation exists to ensure our teachers feel not only appreciated — but tangibly supported with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive in their profession.

At its heart, learning should spark curiosity, invite exploration, and inspire joy. NACS Ignite was created with that belief at the center—because when students are excited to learn and teachers are empowered to innovate, schools become places where curiosity thrives and potential is unlocked. What Is NACS Ignite? NACS Ignite is an initiative of the NACS Education Foundation designed to fuel hands‑on, experiential learning across Northwest Allen County Schools. IGNITE focus

Seeing misbehavior as a signal of an unmet need allows us to respond with greater humanity and compassion...And often, the most powerful first question is also the simplest: “Have you eaten today?” But asking that question only matters if there’s a solution close at hand.

Why the Foundation Exists It often starts quietly. A teacher notices a student struggling to focus—not because the work is too hard, but because they came to school hungry. A child hesitates to raise their hand, tugging at sleeves that no longer fit. A classroom buzzes with curiosity, but the materials needed to bring an idea to life are just out of reach. These moments are easy to miss from the outside. But inside our schools, they happen every day. And they are the reason t