The Virginia Thompson Pearsall Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt philanthropic organization that seeks to further the educational goals of Pearsall students and teachers through the provision of scholarships and grants. OUR FOUNDATION
The Virginia Thompson Pearsall Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt philanthropic organization governed by a voluntee
r board of directors made up of business, community and educational leaders. The Foundation supports the district by:
Partnering with parents, teachers and community to enhance the education of our students
Working to increase private support for educational activities
Fostering creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement
Providing funds for educational programs and activities not funded by the normal operating budget
BECOMING A FOUNDATION MEMBER
Local businesses, parents, educators, municipal leaders and local community residents who are dedicated to furthering the academic excellence of Pearsall ISD work to provide classroom grants and opportunities, which benefit our students. Membership in the Foundation is a great way to get involved and support our school district. Membership is annual, and membership renewals will be sent distributed July of each year. FUNDING PRIORITIES
Innovative teaching grants
Acknowledgement of teaching excellence
Recognition of achievement
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Members of the Educational Foundation will benefit from their Investment and remain current on grants awarded, funding available, ways for teachers to apply for grants and more, including
Virginia Thompson*Pearsall Education Foundation shirt
Quarterly Foundation e-newsletters
Listing of grantees awarded
Annual events and board happenings
Volunteer opportunities
Business Advertising Opportunities
Board of Directors:
Jim L. Gates - President
Teddy Nieto - Vice-President
Rocky Alcala - Treasurer
Lew Thompson
Judy Voss
Diane Mckinley
Joseph A. Sindon
Rhonda Lesak
Brian Blackburn
Andra Shaw
Faculty Advisors to the Foundation:
Dr. Nobert Rodriguez, Pearsall ISD Superintendent
Sonya Martinez, Director of HR and Student Services for Pearsall ISD
