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
President
Ashley Hodo, Texas Health Resources
Past President
Dr. Kim McCuistion, Texas A&M University - Fort Worth
Secretary
Dr. Jill Keith, Aledo ISD
Board Development
Jack Huxel, H3 Homes
Legal Counsel
Carol Satterfield, Powell, Coleman & Arnold LLP
Vice President - Development
Blake Windham, Texas Health - Willow Park
Vice President - Events
Lauren Edwards, Simpli.fi
Vice President - Finance & Governance
Griff Babb, Whitley Penn
Vice President - Programs
Jake Battenfield, Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Executive Director
Valerie Kerr
Directors
Griff Babb, Whitley Penn
Gloria Barron, First Bank Texas
Jake Battenfield, Linebarer Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Jimmie Busselman,
Carma Chisam, Slade & Nash
Brian Eppes, Townsend, Gebhardt & Eppes, PLLC
Lauren Edwards, Simplifi
Jack Huxel, H3 Homes
Ashley Hodo, Texas Health
Michael Kent, CMK Partners
Troy Miller, Knight Miller Financial Group
Mark Z. Mourer, Tarleton State University
Dusti Parker, Arlington ISD
Zach Pettigrew, M & P Lawyers
Ryan PipKin, Naturescapes
Paige Rice,
Carol Satterfield, Powell, Coleman & Arnold LLP
Chad Shelton, SouthWest Nissan & SouthWest Volkswagen
Stefan Simpson, Bent Oak Capital
Matt Sudderth, Happy State Bank
Aaron Valencia, A Game Management
Blake Windham, Texas Health- Willow Park
Dawn Wright, Grace Learning Tree
Board Liaisons
District Superintendent
Dr. Susan Bohn*
District Deputy Superintendent
Kim Raymond
Aledo ISD School Board Trustee
Jennifer Taylor*
*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.
Strategic Partners
Aledo AdvoCats
Lisa Robertson
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH:
