Elaine Crumpley

Elaine Crumpley served on the Easter Island Foundation board of directors for 18 years, focusing her passion for education and scholarships for the students on Rapa Nui. She has been the recipient of many educational awards, among them, the Presidential Award for Excellence.

After retiring from teaching in Wyoming, Elaine taught a hands-on, lab-oriented science class to elemenary and high school students on Rapa Nui. Her time teaching on the island was the highlight of her life.