Richard J. Sederstrom Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fundraiser

Would you like to help advance the education of Concord and Carlisle graduating seniors pursuing studies in the sciences?

Please help us establish an endowed scholarship in Richard J. Sederstrom's name, to be administered and awarded as part of The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle.

Dick, as he was called, passed away on October 18, 2019. As his children (Scott and Jon Sederstrom, and Karen Garrett), we were raised and attended schools in Concord. We know how much the Concord and Carlisle educational communities meant to him, how much he loved teaching and science, and how hard he worked to promote fair opportunities and conditions for all students and staff members.

Dick proudly served the Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional High School District for 43 years before retiring in 2005. He taught math and science courses at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School for 16 years. He represented the science department as chairman for two terms, and held elective office in the Concord Teachers' Association while also continuing to teach chemistry and advanced chemistry. Dick then demonstrated his dedication to the community for 27 more years as Director of Personnel for the school system.Dick's pubic service extended beyond the Concord public schools. He was elected president of the American Association for Employment in Education and served a three-year term. He received the Priscilla A. Scotian Award for distinguished service in the field of recruiting and training teachers. He also enjoyed coaching youth sports, including baseball, basketball, and hockey.

Dick demonstrated his commitment to teaching and education through his many contributions. His passion for advancing the study of the sciences will be perpetuated through the creation of the endowed scholarship, and honored through its ensuing award to graduating seniors pursuing studies in the fields of science.

Any donation will help make an impact. Special thanks for your contributions to this cause that means so much to his family and friends, and to the students who will benefit from your generosity.

To establish the endowed scholarship, we need to raise at least $25,000.00 within three years. In the event this amount is not reached within three years, all donations collected in memory of him will be designated for inclusion in the general scholarship fund of The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle and distributed to students based on need in accordance with their requirements.

When making a donation, please indicate that it is made in memory of Richard J. Sederstrom.

For more information about The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle, or to make an online donation directly through The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle’s website, please use the link below:

https://www.thescholarshipfundofcc.org/

Donations in Dick's name may also be sent to The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle, 34 Walden St., Unit 217, Concord, MA, 01742-2542.

Thank you.