A CHILD’S TOMORROW BEGINS...TODAY
Our Mission at the Sanger Education Foundation is Clear. The foundation will introduce and support funding initiatives designed to strengthen the quality of education in Sanger ISD.
We are committed to enhancing educational opportunities for every Sanger ISD student We proudly support students, teachers, and schools in achieving academic excellence through meaningful community partnerships, innovative programs, and targeted resources.
Our mission inspires us to:
Foster a lifelong love of learning
Encourage creativity Equip every student with the tools needed to succeed.
Together, we are building a brighter future for our community.
The foundation is led by a dedicated Board of Directors composed of business and community leaders who recognize the vital role that excellent public schools play in Sanger’s success. With their guidance, we work to ensure that Sanger ISD remains one of the top public school districts in Texas.
A Message From Our Executive Director
Valerie Foster CEFL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Sanger Education Foundation Supporters,
I hope this message finds you enjoying the joy and warmth of the holiday season. As we all embrace the festive sights and sounds of Christmas while looking ahead to the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work we ’ ve accomplished together. For myself and the Foundation, it is truly a blessing to collaborate with each of you as we strive to expand learning opportunities and enhance academic success for the students of Sanger ISD
Whether you volunteer your time, contribute financially, or simply advocate for our mission, you are the heartbeat that powers the unique and sustainable programs available to our students On behalf of the many lives you touch, THANK YOU!
Reflecting on 2024
This year brought remarkable growth and enrichment to our student programs, alongside an exciting expansion of our team with the addition of a part-time Executive Assistant, Shayna Elliott. Shayna’s efforts will be instrumental in supporting our mission of recognizing and fostering student success while strengthening the programs that mean so much to all of us.
Through endowed scholarship funds and our newly created Giving Benefits Annual Program, we proudly awarded 22 Student Scholarships this year. Additionally, we expanded supplemental funding for Career and Technical Certification Programs, empowering students with skills for the future. Ten exceptional Instructional Classroom Grants were also awarded, ranging from additional elementary library books to advancing the new Automotive Program at Sanger High School.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Our students remain the why behind everything we do, but you are the how. Your support fuels their dreams and makes these programs possible. As we look to 2025, we ’ re excited about the promise of new, meaningful, and far-reaching partnerships that will impact our students long after graduation. As you consider your year-end giving, please remember the Sanger Education Foundation. Together, we can achieve even greater things for our students For more details on how to support the Foundation, please visit our website at www sangereducationfoundation org
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our mission Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!
OUR BOARD
Gary Bilyeu
Carol Danner VP Programs
Dennis Dillon Treasurer & VP Investment
Don Long VP Investment & Treasurer
Jodie Miller VP Event Development
Donna Green VP Marketing
John Reed, DDS Board Secretary
Brad Isbell At Large
Shane Howland VP Administration
Board Member Updates
2023-2024 VP Marketing
DeeDee Peterson
2024-2025 VP Marketing
Donna Green
Board Member Updates
2023-2024 VP Administration
Jeff Springer 2024-2025 VP Administration
Shane Howland
Executive Director: Valerie Foster, CEFL
Executive Assistant: Shayna Elliott
Ex-Officio: Assistant Superintendent SISD
Jennie Flaa
SANGER EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ADMINISTRATION
Jeff Springer, Chair
Shane Howland
John Payne
Donny Mack
Brad Isbell
Grant Bowles
Jeff Higgs
Drew Hall
James Wells
Carlos Thompson
INVESTMENT
Don Long, Chair
John Reed
Bob Stover
Dennis Dillon
Scott Stephens
Joey Anderson
Stephen Coffey
Cliff Higgs
Greg Hillis
PROGRAMS
Carol Danner, Chair
Terri Patton
Michelle Springer
Sandra Miller
Linda Dillon
Brady Graham
Cindy Pruett
DEVELOPMENT-EVENTS
Jodie Miller, Chair
Ramie Hammonds
Amanda Gibson
Tex McDorman
David York
Jan Howard
Jo Betsy Morphis
Liz Cogdell-Ellis
Andrea Elizando
Shayna Elliott
Sandra Miller
Amy Daniells
Amanda Adcock
Katlin Copp
Tara Zielinski
DEVELOPMENT-MARKETING
Dee Dee Peterson, Chair
Michelle Springer
Dawn Wernimont
Dixie Berry
Donna Green
Shani Bradshaw
Kristi Gleason
Melissa McDorman
CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES
Amanda Howland, CTE
Shila Borchert, BES
Angie Hassell, CCE
Larry Beam, 6GC
Allison Stahl, SMS
Amy Escobedo, SHS
Bret Holzer, SHS
Kali Woods, LT
Lisa Whipple, CO-OP
2,690 $1,318 STATISTICS
General Ledger Analysis
Fiscal YTD (09/01/2024
$38,573.00 Giving By State Last 12 Months Average Gift Total Donors
INCEPTION TO DATE
Instructional Initiatives
$726,015.97
District Wide Initiatives
Professional Growth Grants
Student Enrichment
CTE Pathway Initiatives
Donor Directed Initiatives
Since our inception in 2005, supporters have contributed $3,756,789.28.
This past corporate year, you as supporters donated $342,942.12 of which $79,707.51 was directed to specific education program initiatives, including but not limited to Instructional Grants, Student Scholarships, Student Enrichment Programs, Career and Technical Programs and Donor Directed Programs!
Inception To Date
Program Expenses
Inception To Date
Investment & Current Assets
Inception To Date
Fundraising & General Expenses
2023-2024
Fundraising & General Expenses
2024 SEF SPOTLIGHTS
Gary Bilyeu
SEF PRESIDENT
As 2024 draws to a close, so does my time on the Board of the Sanger Education Foundation. It has been an incredible honor to lead this organization over the past three years. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity and will forever cherish the experience of working alongside such a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Their passion and hard work have been nothing short of inspiring.
I am also pleased to report that the Foundation remains financially strong and steadfast in its mission to support the educational needs of Sanger ISD. This year, we received more than $342,000 in donations, with nearly $100,000 coming from Donor Directed Programs and new endowments. These generous contributions provide a perpetual source of funding for education, one of the Foundation’s primary goals. Because of this overwhelming support, the Foundation was able to award nearly $115,000 in Student Scholarships and various programs, including Student Enrichment, Staff Development, Student Lead Partnerships and District-wide Enrichment It has truly been an exceptional year for both giving and receiving
Our success would not be possible without the tireless efforts of the Foundation staff and our incredible volunteers. Valerie Foster, our Executive Director since the Foundation’s inception, deserves immense credit for leading us to where we are today. However, the heart of this organization lies with the countless volunteers from the Board of Directors to committee members and supporters who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to our mission. Serving alongside these passionate individuals has been one of the greatest joys of my time here.
To our donors: thank you. Your generosity and commitment are the driving force behind everything we do. The Foundation would not exist without your support. Because of you, we ’ ve been able to make a meaningful and lasting impact on education in Sanger. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Foundation staff, and our entire volunteer team, thank you for helping us change lives.
Sincerely,
Gary Bilyeu
Sanger Education Foundation
GRANT AWARDS
The 2024 Grant Patrol went out in May 2024 & awarded over $49,000 in Instructional Grants!
For a complete 2024-2025 Grant and Scholarship Recipient listing, click here.
2024 SEF SPOTLIGHTS
Carly Sperry
SANGER HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The Sanger Education Foundation embodies the spirit of purple and gold, fostering opportunities that uplift our students and staff. As SISD alumni and current campus Principal, I wholeheartedly believe in its mission to support the hard work and dedication within our schools, ensuring a brighter future for our community.
Sanger Education Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS
SEF endowment families and scholarship business partners awarded 22 scholarships totaling over $19,000!
For a complete listing of 2024-2025 Grant and Scholarship recipients, click here
2024 SEF SPOTLIGHTS
Joey Anderson
NORTEX COMMUNICATIONS CEO & GENERAL MANAGER
At Nortex, we ’ re more than just an internet company we ’ re your neighbors, deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our mission goes beyond providing homegrown, reliable fiber optic connectivity that’s built, supported, and owned by us it’s about building meaningful connections in every sense of the word. We’re also committed to a positive, evolving work environment where our team is valued, trained, and always ready to tackle new challenges with enthusiasm, honesty, and accountability.
Supporting the Sanger Education Foundation is our way of giving back to the community that has supported us, and we do it with heart. As Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
Volunteering on subcommittees is how we live out this belief a chance to roll up our sleeves, connect with inspiring people, and make a meaningful impact. By bringing our values of integrity, teamwork, and innovation to these efforts, we aim to inspire growth and create opportunities for the next generation.
WHAT IS YOUR LEGACY? GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
Joan & Jesse Coffey Endowment
Are you passionate about continuing the legacy of educating the students of Sanger ISD and leaving your imprint for the future of all Sanger ISD students?
An Endowment is a donor directed contribution which aligns with program initiatives in fine arts, music, vocational programs, math, technology, language arts and science.
You can make a difference in the life of a child right now and we can help you make it happen!
Community Outreach Student Support Endowment
Conger Family Endowment
CoServ Teacher Assistance Endowment
The Faircloth Endowment
Tyler Barnes Foster Endowment
Fred Yeatts & Family Endowment
Dr Karen Hamilton Memorial Endowment
Larry & Patricia Harberson Endowment
Jimmy & Dawn Howard Family Endowment
Luttrull McNatt Chevrolet Endowment
Dodie Montgomery Memorial Endowment
Rusty & Terri Patton Family Endowment
Kevin Dale Perry Endowment
Kevin Polk Family Health Science Endowment
Sanger Autism Spectrum Endowment
In Loving Memory of Jerry Schertz Endowment
Carol Ann Springer Memorial Endowment
John M Sullivan and Family Endowment
Bill & Cindy Bounds & Family Endowment
Willard & Helen Bounds Endowment
Valerie Foster Endowment
Greta Miller and Family Endowment
First Responders Endowment
AM & T L Spratt Family Endowment
Fred Yeatts Memorial Endowment
Mack & Aftina Cole Family Endowment
Stephen Rory Baker Memorial Scholarship
Chelsea Bulger Memorial Scholarship
Clovis Crockett Memorial Scholarship
Kent & Dr. Christy Crutsinger Purple Pride Scholarship
Billy Craig Dennis Memorial Scholarship
Miguel Garza Memorial Love and Light Scholarship
Joe & Elizabeth Higgs Spirit of Sanger Scholarship
Rust Higgs Memorial Scholarship
Alta Holder Lovell Scholarship
Roman Juarez CoServ Memorial Scholarship
Bradley Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Bob & Mary Jo Stover Scholarship
Linda Tutt Memorial Scholarship
Martin Villanueva Memorial Scholarship
Rowdy Pursur Memorial Scholarship
Carol Danner & Family Scholarship
ELIZABETH CHAPMOND 2024 Outstanding Educator
"I would like to nominate Elizabeth Chapmond for the Outstanding Above and Beyond Educator Award. She is an amazing educator who goes above and beyond for her students.
Mrs. Chapmond makes learning fun and engaging for all students by transforming the classroom into a fun learning experience. Just recently, in her 3rd-grade classroom, she organized a unique activity where students learned about writing in a surgery center. Providing them with doctor badges, lab coats, and clipboards, she made learning about combining sentences and conjunctions a fun experience!
When she is not transforming the room into a unique experience, she is making up a fun song to help the students learn about characters, setting, author's purpose, or other things they are learning in class. Mrs. Chapmond not only teaches the students about plays, but takes them to the stage to act them out and really grasp the concepts. She is always thinking about fun ways to engage and educate the students.
Our family has been blessed by her. All five of my children have had her as an educator and supporter. In addition to her innovative teaching methods, Mrs Chapmond showed exceptional kindness and support during a challenging time for my family.
Mrs. Chapmond is a fantastic teacher who ensures all her students succeed, both academically and emotionally. She embodies the spirit of going above and beyond and truly deserves this recognition. Sanger ISD is so blessed to have her, and she is one reason Butterfield Elementary is the BEST!"
Outstanding Educator Nominees:
Chris Johnson Brandy Luttrell Cheryl Gaston
NEW TEACHER ACADEMY
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
LUNCH WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS
Special Presentations by SISD Superintendent & City of Sanger Mayor
Lunch Provided By Sanger High School Culinary Arts Program Students
Annual Gala
LITTLES IN THE LIBRARY GRANT AWARD
“My daughter-she wants to be super bilingual. She is very interested in her culture. Having the bilingual books is so helpful Whatever she is interested in, she gets to read about in English and Spanish which will only help her grow in both languages.”
- Tatiana Medrano, Parent
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BRAKE LATHE ANT AWARD
“Glenn Polk Chevrolet spoke about how having the machine allows the students to be certified to do warranty repairs at the dealership level which make it easier for them to hire our students after high school.”
- Brent Holzer, SHS Teacher
Setting the Stage for Learning Grant Award
Safari Transformation & R.A.C.E. Room
“We went on a FANBOY safari. I liked having a fun, well like a different place to learn. It (the room) made searching for FANBOYS fun.”
- BES Student
Audio/Visual Production
DATCU Scoreboard
“The Indian Stadium Scoreboard features student-created content, and students also operate the board, providing excellent experience and an enhanced fan experience Our Audio Visual Students have been able to learn valuable AVL skills using the equipment that was furnished by these grants provided by the Sanger Education Foundation With scoreboards, video cameras and really nice video editing computers, our students are well on their way for a very technical career We appreciate the support!”
- Shawn Rowe, SHS Teacher
Rocket Club Grant Award
“Rocket Club has been so much fun and has taught me so much about science and engineering! I never thought I could build and launch my own rocket, but now I know how. It’s helped me understand how things work, and I feel more confident in school, especially in math and science ”
-CCE Student
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM
The What: customers can donate to the SEF by linking their Kroger account to the organization.
The How: If you don’t have a Kroger account - Create a digital account.
5.
1. If you have a Kroger account - Sign in to your digital account. 2. Search for the Sanger Education Foundation. 3. Select the SEF & click Save. 4. Swipe your Shopper’s Card at Kroger to donate.
The Why: any transactions using your account will be applied to the program and Kroger will donate annually to the SEF based on your percentage of spending at no added cost to you!
GIVING BENEFITS
THE WHY
OUR GOAL
To meet the needs of our students & teachers to enrich the academic success of SISD.
To partner & support SEF Programs provides a means to meet the growing educational needs of SISD students through many current & future innovative programs. With your support, these programs provide students an opportunity to shine & reach their full potential.
Current CTE Programs
Current Sanger ISD Programs
1:1 Student Technology
Ratio
Tuition Based Pre-K
STEAM & STEM Labs
GT Program
Welding with OSHA Certifications
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Agriculture
HVAC
Audio/Visual Production
Automotive
Firefighter Academy
Health Science
Robotics
Fashion Design
Dual Credit College Courses Through NCTC & AP Courses Available
Sponsorships Are Available As Packages Or A La Carte Per Event!
Meg and Don Acker
Sandy Ackerman
Acton Septic
Kerrie Adair
Donna Adams
Amanda Adcock
Afford it Tires Sanger, LLC
Evelyn Al-Alwani
Jennifer Allen
Sarah Allen
Brad Allison
Rebekah Amason
Lela Mae Amyx
Susan Arnold
Evelyn Joyce Ashcraft
Elizabeth Atkins
Diana Atkinson
Atmos Energy
Aubrey Florist
Cassie Baird
Joshua Baker
Nicole Ball
Janet Barber
Linda Kay Barclay
Susie Bates
Whitney Baysinger
Larry Beam
Ronny & Pie Beard
Desiree Beltramini
Dawn Bennett
Daniel Berger
Daniel Berger
Elyse Berkhimer
Lori Berkhimer
Erika Berlanga
Randi Berry
Mike Berry
Brad Bertelsen
Bradford Bessey
Jodie Birdsong
Blinkinglite
Lacey Bloom
Ryan &Lisa Bloom
Vanessa Blume-Webb
Brandi Boggs
Andrea Bohlig
Abigail Bonard
Shila Borchert
Jessica Boren
Richard Boughton
Cindy Bounds
David Bounds
Michelle Bowling
Doug Boydston
Shani Bradshaw
David Breaux
Brent Hagenbuch Campaign
Stacy Brockett
Melissa Brooks
Michael Brown
Andrew &Gina Brown
Mira Brown
Martin Bruno
ANNUAL SUPPORTERS
Sept. 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2024
Hedi Bucy
Brett Bumpus
Melissa Burgess
Kelsey Burton
William Burton
LeJuan Byford
Miriam Calderon
Alyssa Callaway
Karen Campbell
Linda Carlson
Nicole Castaneda
Christine Chambers
Elizabeth Chapmond
Kati Charles
Tyson Cheek
City of Sanger
City of Sanger Economic
Development Corporation
Carrie Clark
Kara Clark
Ivette Claros
Doreen Clay
Kristine Cochran
Cari Cockrell
Stephen Coffey
David Coffey
Elizabeth Cogdell - Ellis
Communities Foundation of Texas
CTE Auto Ranch Community
Trading Center
Jennifer Conditto
Sydney Cooper
Katlin Copp
Rachel Corbin
Steve Corple
Dr Chris Cramer CP Orthodontics
Melissa Crews
Meghann Cross
Cultivar Capital, INC
Amy Daniells
Mike Danner
DATCU
Amber Davidson
Jessica Davis
Cindy and Mindy Davis
Jennifer Deafenbaugh
Erin Delio
Scott Denison
Denton Trophy House
Ellen Depee
Jenny Diaz
Jennifer Dickinson
Reagan Dickson
Dennis Dillon
Leonard Dodson
Austin Dominguez
Don Hall Construction
Heather Donaldson
Melissa Dorum
Kimberly Douglass
Douglas Dowden
Holly Drew
Rebecca Easter
Jennifer Ebert
Aerika Edwards
Eikon Consulting Group, LLC
Janet Ellison
Carena Ennis
Anthony Escobedo
Amy Escobedo - Giddens
Lori Eubanks
Jo Ann Eubanks
James Mike Fabela
Blanca Facio - Puente
Gina Faircloth
Shauna Falcinelli
Renee Faulkner
Jennifer Ferguson
Darlene Filar
Kelley Fincher
Shala Finley
William Finley
Sara Firm
Cathy Firm
First Baptist Church
First United Bank
John Flaa
Kymber Kash Fleitman
Andrew Fling
Ty & Brandi Flippin
Steven Ford
Thomas Foster
Derek and ChristinaFoster
James Fox
Ashley Foxhaven
Tessa Frazier
Chris Frazier
Freedom Title LP
Laura French
Jill Dodd Frierson
Pamela Frost
Cara Fuller
Chuck Galbreath
Mellissa Gardner
Cheryl Gaston
Marsha Geiger
Amanda Gibson
Natalie Gideon
Jason Gillum
Don Gillum
Jeffrey Gillum
Angelyn Glancy
Glenn Polk Chevrolet of Sanger
North Texas Chevy Dealers
Stephanie Glover
D Goin
Jeff Goldsmith
Vanessa Gonzales
Debra Graham
Clare Graham - Riecke
Katie Grant
Clayton Gray
Donna Green
Caren Guajardo
Michelle Guerin
Emily Guthrie
ANNUAL SUPPORTERS
Sept. 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2024
ANNUAL SUPPORTERS
You
TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL LISTING
Sept. 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2024
In Memory of Billy Craig Dennis
Rachel Corbin
In Honor of Firefighters/EMT Endowment
Jennifer Deafenbaugh
Latrisha Leinweber
Julia Whitener
Vinita Pennington
In Honor of Carol Danner
Darah Shaw - Edwards
In Honor of Gina Faircloth
Christine Chambers
Gina Faircloth
Hedi Bucy
In Honor of Luttrull McNatt
Abigail Bonard
In Honor of Valerie Foster
Tasha Meil
Rachel Corbin
In Honor of Tyler Barnes Foster
Vinita Pennington
Rachel Corbin
Patti Sliger
Elizabeth Kruger
Brandie Lange
Erin Delio
Linda Sadau
Sharon Sanders
Donald Maxwell
Derek and Christina Foster
Richard Pentecost
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Denison
Jennifer Ebert
In Memory of Jim Bob Kline
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Higgs
In Memory of Bobby Frizzell
Sanger Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Ronny & Pie Beard
In Honor of Joe & Elizabeth Higgs Spirit Of Sanger Scholarship Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Higgs
Timothy McGuire
Ken Swindle
Pamela Frost
Wendy Spuza
Jo Wilson
Delores Knight
Mr. & Mrs. Ronny & Pie Beard
Mr. Clyde Yeatts
Joe & Patsy Howard
Terri Patton
Sandra Miller
Loan Trang Inc. DBA McNails
Sharon Overall
Kathy White
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hudspeth
Mr. & Mrs. Don Gillum
Zina Townley
Bert Pruett
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Springer
Joey Ray
Christi Stroup
Elizabeth Prezio
Ashley and Chris Odom
Lela Mae Amyx
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Foster
Hedi Bucy
Anna & Larry Shuman
Evelyn Joyce Ashcraft
Jana Hawley
In Honor of Dr. Karen Hamilton Gunn
Don Long
Sarah Schertz-Griffeth
In Memory of Jimmy Frazier Sanger Bank
In Memory of Karen Hamilton Gunn Rebekah Amason
TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL LISTING
Sept. 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2024
In Memory of Fred Yeatts
Mr. & Mrs. Vickie Jenkins
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Springer
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Danner
Brad & Laura Keal
Mr. & Mrs. Don Gillum
First Baptist Church
Andrea Bohlig
April Siver
Cindy and Mindy Davis
Christy Sparlin
Ron & Barb Stinson
Brandi Boggs
Mr. & Mrs. Vickie Jenkins
David Keal
Meg and Don Acker
Susie Yeatts,
Mr. & Mrs. Ronny & Pie Beard
Mike & Carol Phillips
Mellissa Gardner
Mrs. Sunny Yeatts
Sanger Bank
Connie Mask
Mrs. Sunny Yeatts
Mr. Clyde Yeatts
Margaret Tisdale
In Memory of Joe Higgs
Erin Progelhof
Peggy Williams
Cindy John Paige Chase Herring
In Memory of Karen Hamilton Gunn
Rebekah Amason
In Memory of Kevin Dwayne Polk
Tiffany Roelofs
In Memory of Linda Tutt
Sarah Allen
In Memory of Miguel Garza
Lena Morris
In Memory of Mary Jo Stover
Andrew & Gina Brown
Stacy Pomeroy
Karla Stover
Jay Dreaming, LLC
Karla Stover
Robert L. Stover
In Memory of Ralph Amyx
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Higgs
In Memory of Randy Sons
Vaneza Salazar
In Memory of Snowflake Belcher Hurst
Mr. & Mrs. George Rhoades
In Memory of Virginia Rainey
Denton Trophy House
In Memory of Wanda DeBorde
Jo Wilson
In Memory of J.B. “Dutch” Isbell
Mrs Sue Isbell Hess
In Memory of Pete Isbell
Mrs Sue Isbell Hess
In Memory of Alta Holder
Kimberly Morrison
Denise Yeatts
In Memory of Carol Ann Springer
Mr & Mrs Jeff Springer
In Memory of Joan & Jesse Coffey
Carolyn Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Coffey
In Memory of Rusty Higgs
Wednesday Study Club
In Honor of Sanger Autism Spectrum
Sabrina Ritzel
Zach Thompson Family
Mr. & Mrs.
Dennis Dillon
