About Us
Friends of Thorp was re-established in the summer of 2010 as a way to combat CPS budget issues. We work closely with our principal, Mr. Toledo, and Thorp’s leadership and faculty to ensure that our initiatives are tailored to the needs and requirements of the students and staff.
The board is led by a small body of volunteer officers. Elections to choose new board members are held in the spring.
Open meetings are held monthly — usually the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm — either at school, a local establishment or a board member's home. All are welcome to attend. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the board, our fundraising goals, activities, and what you can do to help.
The 2020-2021 Executive Board
Kelly First Friedman and Jenni Marrero-Hansen, Co-Presidents
Kimberly Patchak, Vice-President
Christine Bissler, Treasurer
Colleen Lammel-Harmon, Secretary
Board of Directors, At-Large
Joan Dahlquist
Maggie Ferry
Mary Jo Laymaneer
Melissa Lecher
Harriette Marchan
Janelle Reilly
Ad-Hoc Committee Members
Kristin Garcia
Whitney Marinoff
Lisa Weisenberger
Board members may be reached at friendsofoathorp@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Friends of Thorp
6351 W. Montrose, #186
Chicago, IL 60634
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 27-2828905
FoT Governance:
Friends of Thorp Bylaws
The board is led by a small body of volunteer officers. Elections to choose new board members are held in the spring.
Open meetings are held monthly — usually the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm — either at school, a local establishment or a board member's home. All are welcome to attend. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the board, our fundraising goals, activities, and what you can do to help.
The 2020-2021 Executive Board
Kelly First Friedman and Jenni Marrero-Hansen, Co-Presidents
Kimberly Patchak, Vice-President
Christine Bissler, Treasurer
Colleen Lammel-Harmon, Secretary
Board of Directors, At-Large
Joan Dahlquist
Maggie Ferry
Mary Jo Laymaneer
Melissa Lecher
Harriette Marchan
Janelle Reilly
Ad-Hoc Committee Members
Kristin Garcia
Whitney Marinoff
Lisa Weisenberger
Board members may be reached at friendsofoathorp@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Friends of Thorp
6351 W. Montrose, #186
Chicago, IL 60634
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 27-2828905
FoT Governance:
Friends of Thorp Bylaws