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

• 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

• partners with parents, teachers and community to enhance education in Aledo ISD

• fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement

• works to increase private support for educational activities in Aledo ISD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Director

Shawn M. Callaway* (Click for Bio)​
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President

Christi James, TWFG Insurance Services

Past President

Justin Griffin, J. A. Griffin Law Firm, P.C.

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Secretary

Diane Taylor, Reading Friends of Aledo

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Board Development

Dawn Wright, Grace Learning Tree

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Legal Counsel

Carol Satterfield, Powell, Coleman & Arnold LLP

Vice President - Development

Dr. Kim McCuistion, Tarleton State University

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Vice President - Events

Jeremy Pruett, Bourland, Wall & Wenzel P.C.

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Vice President - Finance & Governance

Griff Babb, Whitley Penn

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Vice President - Marketing & Communications

Sarah Gallaher, Sunbelt Glaziers, LLC

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Vice President - Programs

Jeff Wade, Wade Enterprises

Directors

Kristin Bryan, Author

Dr. Johnita Darton, Medical City-Weatherford

Kelly Dishman-Heydman, The TJX Companies, Inc.

Sean Fierke, Fidelity National Title, Baker Firm PLLC

Leah Griffin, Texas Christian University

Ashley Hodo, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital

Jack Huxel, Jetta Operating

Dr. Jill Keith, Birdville ISD

Valerie Kerr, Community Advocate

Stacy Lynch-Evans, Century 21 Lynch Legacy

Angie Martin, PlainsCapital Bank

Will McLaughlin, Steel Construction Services, LLC

Ryan Mordecai, BBVA Compass

Zach Pettigrew, M & P Lawyers

Stacey Posey, Community Advocate

Cole Risinger, ChainLink Services, LP

Corey Schneider, Herff Jones

R. Bryan Sloan, exp Realty, LLC

Mary Beth Stasey, GM Financial

Tricia Carter Wood, Haber Wealth Management

Justin Wetzler, Whitley Penn

​Board Liaisons

District Superintendent

Dr. Susan Bohn*

District Deputy Superintendent

Lynn McKinney*

Aledo ISD School Board Trustee

Julie Turner*

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*District liaisons 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.

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Strategic Partners

Aledo AdvoCats

Patti Oaks*

Aledo Ex-Students Association

Kelly Riley*

Aledo Parent Teacher Organization

Candi Lear*

Congresswoman Kay Granger's Office

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH: