ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Aledo ISD Education Foundation was established by business, civic and community leaders to support the mission of the Aledo Independent School District by supporting innovative educational projects and activities that are beyond traditional funding and/or for which tax dollars cannot be expanded. Foundation funds will be used for educational enrichment programs such as innovative grants and programs to enhance student achievement, to recognize exemplary staff involvement and to foster community support and involvement.
OUR MISSION
The Aledo ISD Education Foundation partners with the community to provide private resources to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students in the Aledo Independent School District.
WHO BENEFITS
Students... as imaginations are sparked
Teachers... as creative ideas are encouraged and funded
Businesses... as an inspired workforce, ready to meet the future, is created
Communities... for the quality of life and economic growth directly related to the quality of education
THE FOUNDATION
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is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt philanthropic organization governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of business, community and educational leaders
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partners with parents, teachers and community to enhance education in Aledo ISD
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fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement
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works to increase private support for educational activities in Aledo ISD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director
Shawn M. Callaway* (Click for Bio)
President
Christi James, TWFG Insurance Services
Past President
Justin Griffin, J. A. Griffin Law Firm, P.C.
Secretary
Diane Taylor, Reading Friends of Aledo
Vice Presidents
Development
Dr. Kim McCuistion, Tarleton State University
Finance & Governance
Will McLaughlin, Steel Construction Services
Programs
Cody Bissett, Community Advocate
Marketing & Communications
Dawn Wright, Grace Learning Tree
Events
Sarah Gallaher, Sunbelt Glaziers, LLC
Board Development
Kari Anderson, Texas Health Resources
Directors
Shelley Allen, Service First Mortgage
Griff Babb, Whitley Penn
Kristin Bryan, Author
Dr. Johnita Darton, Medical City-Weatherford
Kelly Dishman-Heydman, The TJX Companies, Inc.
Courtney Edwards, Christ Chapel Bible Church
Sean Fierke, Fidelity National Title, Baker Firm PLLC
Lindsey Giles, CrossFit Aledo
Rose Hoffman, City of Willow Park
Kristy Howington, Community Advocate
Jack Huxel, Jetta Operating
Dr. Jill Keith, Birdville ISD
Valerie Kerr, Community Advocate
Stacy Lynch-Evans, Century 21 Lynch Legacy
Jason Maurice, Payless Power
Zach Pettigrew, M & P Lawyers
Stacey Posey, Community Advocate
Jeremy Pruett, Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, P.C.
Carol Satterfield, Powell, Coleman & Arnold LLP
Mary Beth Stasey, GM Financial
Martin Talley, PlainsCapital Bank
Jeff Wade, Wade Enterprises
Jennifer Wersal, Marketing & Nonprofit Consultant
Tricia Haber Wood, Haber Wealth Management
Board Liaisons
District Superintendent
Dr. Susan Bohn*
District Deputy Superintendent
Lynn McKinney*
Aledo ISD School Board Trustee
Julie Turner*
*District liaisons help communicate the educational needs of the district to the board. Liaisons and Strategic Partners attend AEF meetings, but do not serve on the board and do not vote.
Strategic Partners
Aledo AdvoCats
Penny Shelton*
Aledo Ex-Students Association
Kelly Riley*
Aledo Parent Teacher Organization
Candi Lear*
Congresswoman Kay Granger's Office
Nick Stanley*
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH:
