“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” (John Dewey). The Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) supports Brownwood ISD teachers and students in various methods throughout the school year. On Tuesday, August 6th, BEF awarded BISD teachers with grant funds for the 2024-25 school year. Every application that was submitted was successfully funded. BEF’s grants are made possible through generous donations from the community, as well as ongoing fundraising efforts. “This year, we were able to fully fund all teacher grant applications. That is so exciting,” said Danielle Rosborough, BEF Executive Coordinator. “We look forward to upcoming new applications that show innovative thinking for the classrooms and for students—this is all for them.” Teachers who received a grant submitted a proposal to the BEF in the spring of 2024 to prepare for the new school year.
 
Over $13,900 went to various teachers across the Brownwood school district. The following teachers received grants for their various projects:
 

• Kacey Humphries, Tami Hull, Gene Brandstetter, Chelsey Lipsey
  $5,166.74 – Seeing The Little Things (Microscopes)
• Tami Hull
  $3,890.00 – BHS Biology Lab Enhancements
• Brittany Estess, Kristi Owen
  $883.97 – Enhancing Student Participation
• Keri John, Alexis Senkirik
  $735.00 – Kindergarten STEM Stations
• Angela Fabbiani
  $975.00 – Thinkapalooza
• Leah Lee, Stephanie Morton, Jessica Gamblin, Dawn Hilburn
  $263.74 – Serving GT in the General Ed Class
• Brec Espinoza
  $2,000.00 – BISD Dyslexia Parent Night

 
BEF funds innovative learning opportunities for students across all BISD campuses. The organization raises funds through community outreach programs, such as the upcoming Country Gala to be held on Saturday, September 28th, at the Brownwood Event Center. The Country Gala will feature a George Strait cover band, food trucks, and a catered sponsor event before the concert begins. To find out more information or purchase tickets, visit SupportBISD.com/CountryGala.
 
“Brownwood’s Education Foundation continues to pursue fun new ways to engage donors and bring even greater resources to BISD schools,” Rosborough said. “We’re passionate about the day-to-day encounters teachers and students have, and we have the ability to enhance those environments through Grants, Scholarships and Awards. Without a doubt, our community is positioned to make this a success!”

Article by: Sara Musgrove

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence” (Abigail Adams). The Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) invests in the lives of Brownwood ISD teachers and students. On Wednesday, August 9th, they awarded BISD teachers with grant funds for the 2023-24 school year. BEF’s grants were made possible through generous donations from the community, as well as ongoing fundraising efforts. “The Foundation makes positive impacts in the lives of our students and teachers that are measurable and life-changing,” said Eric Evans, the Brownwood Education Foundation Board Vice President. Over $10,500 went to various teachers across the Brownwood school district. The following teachers received grants for their various projects:
 

• Kristi Owen at all campuses - $2,000.000

                    Eclipse Safety Glasses
 

• Christina Jenkins, Starla Tedford, Stephen Skelton, Craig Jackson, Edward Sena at Brownwood Middle School - $432

                    Artifact Museum
 

• Tim Thomas, Johna Elliott, Grace Randolph, Mendy Green at Brownwood Middle School - $1,520.00

                    The Curious World of Atoms
 

• Reed Ellett, Melissa Joyer, Danielle Allen, Leslie Anaya, Rebecca Faulkner at SPED All Campuses - $1,070.00

                    Sensory Integration
 

• Mitzi Cockerham at Brownwood Middle School - $891.00

                    Welder to Silversmith
 

• Martha Woods at Northwest Elementary School - $3,080.00

                    Little Engineers
 

• Christi Camp, Melody Hashberger at Brownwood Middle School - $1,125.00

                    Hands-On Equations

• Rhonda Tippit at Coggin Elementary School - $395.00

                    “CASH” in on Life’s Lessons

Teachers who received a grant submitted a proposal to the BEF in the spring of 2023 to prepare for the new school year. BEF looks to fund innovative learning opportunities for students across all BISD campuses. “When we can help teachers engage their students in creative and sometimes alternative methods, everyone benefits,” Evans said. BEF raises funds through community outreach programs, such as the upcoming Lion’s Pride annual fundraiser to be held on Saturday, October 21st. To find out more information regarding the annual fundraiser, visit SupportBISD.com. 

Article by: Sara Musgrove

Article by: Sara Musgrove

The Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) actively works to support and invest in the lives of Brownwood ISD’s teachers and students. They awarded BISD teachers with grant funding at Convocation on Tuesday, August 9th. BEF’s grants for the 2022-23 school year were made possible through generous donations from the community, as well as ongoing fundraising efforts. “The Foundation has the ability to help make positive impacts in the lives of our students and teachers that are measurable and life-changing,” said Eric Evans, the Brownwood Education Foundation Board Vice President. “We make the most impact out of the funds received.” From alternative seating, new supplies, innovative learning kits, and STEM initiatives, Brownwood’s teachers can use the Education Foundation’s funding to create rigorous and superior learning environments.
 
Over $8,400 went to various teachers across the Brownwood school district. The following teachers received grants for their various projects:

• Cortney Kemp - Coggin Elementary School - $703.10
  Magic of Math: Bringing STEM into the Math Classroom
• Sherri Land at Coggin Elementary School - $911.55
  Reading, Math, and Science, oh my! (STEM Tools)
• Holly Bush - East Elementary School - $639.47
  Movement, Mid-lines, and Munchkins, oh my! (Music supplies)
• Tim Thomas, Mendy Green, Johna Elliott, Shantel Elrod (Science Teachers) - Brownwood Middle School - $3,000.00
  Coding in the Science Classroom
• BISD Instructional Coaches - $1,434.98
  Engagement Kits (Games, Manipulatives)
• Amber Villalpando, Amber Evans - Brownwood Middle School - $520.75
  Making Algebra Child's Play (Games, Manipulatives)
• Angela Fabbiani, GT Teachers - $1,260.00
  Engineering is Elementary - STEM                                     

 
 
STEM initiatives allow enhanced learning opportunities for students within Brownwood ISD. As students move from elementary, into intermediate and middle school, they receive multiple opportunities to learn coding, robotics, and other high-tech education. These teachers found innovative ways to enhance their students’ learning experience. “The BEF looks for opportunities to impact kids through the annual grants,” Evans said. “When we can help teachers engage their students in creative and sometime alternative methods, everyone benefits.”