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Navarro Education Foundation
About NEF
The Navarro Education Foundation was established in 2005 to assist and support educational programs in the Navarro Independent School District. The Board of Directors represents a diverse combination of community members, former students, educators, business leaders, and parents.
The objective of the NEF Board is simple: to raise funds through community activities and place those funds into the school district through a grant process. Teachers are encouraged to submit grant applications to enhance their classroom setting. Each year in the Fall, NISD Administration and NEF Board of Directors review each grant request to ensure that all applications are within the guidelines of NISD and NEF. It is a great moment each year to notify recipients of funding approval. All funds raised by NEF go directly into the classrooms of NISD for educational purposes. Since 2005, NEF has held several fundraising events, including Homecoming Tailgate Parties, brick drives, 5K runs, cookbook sales, Clay Fest and Duck Fest.
Due to the generous support of many, as of the Fall of 2023 the Navarro Education Foundation has funded over $742,000 in grants awarded to NISD classrooms. Through the years the list of grants has been very diverse, affecting literally every campus in the district.
The Navarro Education Foundation purpose is clear - the classrooms at NISD are being enhanced and enriched through its efforts. Our hope is to continue to transform NISD classrooms by providing the greatest opportunity for the kids of Navarro ISD to succeed in life through innovative teaching. This is made possible by you!
Grant Day - November 1, 2024
Grant Opportunities
Grant Goal
The goal of the Navarro Education Foundation Grant is to focus on creative and innovative opportunities for student learning beyond what is available. It is to provide additional enrichment for students and elevate education experiences.
Persons Eligible
Persons eligible are individuals or teams of individuals employed by Navarro ISD who are involved in the instruction of students or related support services benefiting students.
Award of Funds
Grants awarded are up to $3,000 for an individual grant or up to $10,000 for a collaborative grant across classes, grades, schools or district. The number of grants awarded will be determined by the funds available and the NEF Board of Directors.
2024-25 Board of Directors
Katie Clark – President, Corner Post Real Estate Broker/Owner
Holly Hagan – Secretary, NISD Parent
Melissa Walls – Treasurer, Corner Post Real Estate, Associate Broker
Nancy Perryman – Treasurer, Billy J. Perryman, INC
Claudia Loera – Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, Executive Assistant
Kasie Tankersley – GVEC, Community Relations
Elizabeth Mundine – LCRA, Governmental & Regional Affairs | Grants Program Administrator
Donna Grobe – NHS Alumni, Parent Volunteer
Jose Castillo – NISD Parent & Community Voluntter
Non Voting Members
Christy McCaig – NISD Teacher Representative
Donna Gilliam – NISD School Board Representative
Clay Scarborough – NISD Principal Representative
Mandy Epley – NISD Superintendent
Chelsea Ormond – NISD Liaison
R.J. Shanafelt – CMS Steel
Contact Us
Navarro Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2702
Seguin, TX 78156
Email: navarroeducationfoundation@gmail.com