The HEPH Foundation

The HEPH Foundation aims to transform disengaged learners into lifelong inquisitive STEM learners with the knowledge and social emotional skills to solve any problem they may encounter.

We meet learners where they live by integrating video games, music, film, social media, and graphic novels into the curricula. We use subject-matter experts, real-world experiences, and out-of-school locations to help learners understand that learning happens anywhere and everywhere. We use technology to democratize the learning experience.

The executive directors of the HEPH Foundation have 25 years of experience helping people find knowledge and pathways to work through technology, science, and engineering. Since its creation in 2014, the HEPH Foundation has developed and implemented proven STEM curriculums. The foundation’s work has expanded thanks to the efforts of a core team of 5 and an additional 10 volunteers and part-time workers, interest from school administrators and parents, and partnerships with local businesses.

HEPH has received letters of interest from over five schools in Oak Park and River Forest and has been commissioned by Oak Park School District 97 to prepare a program for 5,600 learners. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s team has asked HEPH to provide STEM programs for the South and West Sides of Chicago. An independent study conducted by District 97 proved that HEPH curricula achieve 95% engagement, and 75% of HEPH learners advance in math and reading. The next step is a 12-month plan of hyper-local and national initiatives that will enrich the lives of millions of learners. The plan includes six months of development followed by a six-month rollout across communities, schools, and digital platforms.