About the NTFAA
Mission
Founded in 1976, the New Trier Fine Arts Association (NTFAA) is a nonprofit parent organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the student experience in the fine arts at New Trier High School and building community among fine arts families.
The NTFAA does this in a variety of ways. Our funding provides grants to art, dance, music, theatre, media and debate classes to pay for visiting artists, workshops and annual arts events; underwrites summer scholarships to fine arts students to pursue their studies through the summer months; and provides confidential student financial assistance and support, helping students with financial need participate in school-sponsored trips and excursions that could otherwise prove cost-prohibitive.
Fine Arts at a Glance
In the 2024–25 academic year, the NTFAA enriched the experience of New Trier’s fine arts students.
2,000+
Total students in the arts
21+
Class of 2025 grads majoring in the arts
100+
Performances annually
$54,817
Raised from 140 current and former New Trier fine arts families in 2024–25
$17,000+
Grants for visiting artists, workshops, and events
50
Summer scholarships for camps and lessons
$12,000
Need-based aid for student experiences
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NTFAA Board
2024–25 NTFAA Board members. Photo by Alriel, LLC
Officers and Committees
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President |
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Secretary |
Mary Kelly |
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Treasurer |
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Donation Tax Letters / Donor Lists |
Shawna Radzik |
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Graduation Raffle |
Lucie White |
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Yard Signs & Magnets (Chair) |
Allison Wiese |
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Yard Signs & Magnets Committee |
Laura Glick |
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Yard Signs & Magnets Committee |
Kristin Shea |
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Marketing and PR Chair |
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Webpage |
Morgan Estabrook |
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Social Media Administration & Design |
Jodie Gastwirth |
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Social Media Administration & Design |
Sheetal Shah |
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Photos/Design |
Alriel Martin |
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Liaisons Chair (Dance, Debate, Art, Multi-Media) |
Michele Heftman |
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Art Liaison |
Wendy Thomas |
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Debate Liaison |
Dominique Birchmeier |
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Multimedia Liaison |
Alriel Martin |
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Dance Co-Liaison |
Wendy Epstein |
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Dance Co-Liaison |
Karna Hunt |
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Liaisons Chair (Music and Theatre) |
Kim Ronan |
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Theatre Co-Liaison |
Melissa Fenwick |
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Theatre Co-Liaison |
Betsy Kilroy |
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Band Co-Liaison |
Sarah Generes |
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Band Co-Liaison |
Stephanie Binetti |
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Chorus Co-Liaison |
Emilee Wolfe |
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Chorus Co-Liaison |
Anita Bohn |
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Orchestra Co-Liaison |
Ross Updegraff |
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Orchestra Co-Liaison |
Stephanie Rapp |
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Jazz Liaison |
Micah Toomey |
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Outreach and Events Co-Chair |
Trevor Jesse |
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Outreach and Events Co-Chair |
Claudine Seidel |
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Committee Member |
Carolyn Agnew |
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Committee Member |
Julie Cho |
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Committee Member |
Kristan Schmidt |
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Committee Member |
Nicole Schneider |
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Committee Member |
Iliana Mora |
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Committee Member |
Mollie VanderLaan |
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Committee Member |
Alison Bushell |
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Summer Scholars Coordinator |
Susan Wobbekind |
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Summer Scholars Coordinator |
Stacy Dale |
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Concertwear Coordinator |
Stacy Andreasen |
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Feeder School Liaison |
Nissa Cox |
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Pursuing Your Passion (PYP) Chair |
Louisa Kunzler |
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PYP Committee Member |
Mollie VanderLaan |
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Resource Archivist |
Sheetal Shah |
Volunteers at Large
Barbara Lincoln
Effie Karavites
Brenda Robles
Mindy Turitz
Laura Geiger
Laurel Lien
Melissa Frick
Kristin Kahn
Swathi Mothkur
Courtney Mueller
Maryam Tabrizi