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

• 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

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

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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

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​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 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.

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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*