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Northwest ISD Education Foundation Northwest ISD Board of Directors Monday, February 24, 2014 David Hester Executive Director Carol Jones President
Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Northwest ISD Board of DirectorsMonday, February 24, 2014
David HesterExecutive Director
Carol JonesPresident
Who is NEF?
• Involve community in assuring a quality education for tomorrow’s leaders
• Dedicated to providing resources to enable all students to work at their highest potential
• Support and recognize teachers for innovative efforts and exemplary teaching
Innovative Teaching Grants
15 years Awarded 456 grants to teachers
Over $1,309,602.71
into the classroom
2014 Grant Brigade February 14, 2014
•16 campuses, 34 recipients
•$103,408.20 to NISD classrooms
Grant Funding
2012-2013 NISD staff raised - $53,000
2013-2014 $106,000 available
for grants
Historically, NEF has matched staffdonations with community donations.
District Initiatives
• Back to School Supply Drive
• New Teacher Luncheon
• Gold Card Luncheon
• Faith-Based Rally
• United Way Kick-off
• Techno Expo
• Connections Luncheon
• Inspire Celebration
NEW in 2013-2014NEF is giving $49,000for community outreach programs
NEF Scholarships
To date, NEF has awarded over
$425,000 in senior scholarships
www.nisdtx.org/nef Online Application, Review & Selection Process Deadline March 5, 2014Links to Community Scholarships
Recognize recipients and present
scholarships at NISD High Schools
NEF Shining Stars Recognition
Thursday, April 24, 20146 p.m. NISD Administration
NEF Shining Stars Recognition Honoring the best of the best of Northwest 63 Distinguished Scholars and Achievers Student-selected Most Influential Teachers
Peter Van HoutenByron Nelson High School
Katherine CrowleyNorthwest High School
Shining Stars RecognitionEach year, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation recognizes the best of the best from the graduating class of Northwest ISD.
Distinguished Scholars (based on GPA)•25 Byron Nelson High School Seniors•25 Northwest High School Seniors•2 Steele Accelerated High School Seniors
Distinguished Achievers (based on outstanding accomplishment in a particular subject area) •5 Byron Nelson High School Seniors •5 Northwest High School Seniors •1 Steele Accelerated High School Senior
2013 Shining Star – Amelia JamiesonSteele Accelerated High School
18th Annual Golf Classic
Save the Date
Thursday, October 16, 2014
DFW Marriott at Champions Circle
Like NEF on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/isupportnef
• NEF and NISD News• Grant Recipient Stories• Photos• Donate• Shining Stars Information
Northwest Heritage GalaMay 10, 2014
• Circle T Ranch in Westlake
• Performance by Michael Martin Murphey
• Food provided by The Academy of Culinary Arts
• Opportunity to introduce NEF and our programs to potential new donors
NEF Contact Information
Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Northwest ISD Administration Building
Phone- 817-215-0174
Executive Staff - David HesterLinda Santiago
www.nisdtx.org/nef
David – [email protected]
Linda – [email protected]
