1. Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Northwest ISD Board of Directors
Monday, February 24, 2014
David Hester
Executive Director
Carol Jones
President

2. Who is NEF?
Involve community in assuring a quality education for tomorrow’s leaders
Dedicated to providing resources to enable all students to work at their highest potential
Support and recognize teachers for innovative efforts and exemplary teaching

3. Innovative Teaching Grants
15 years
Awarded 456 grants to teachers
Over $1,309,602.71
into the classroom

4. 2014 Grant Brigade February 14, 2014
16 campuses, 34 recipients
$103, to NISD classrooms

5. Grant Funding
NISD staff raised - $53, $106,000 available for grants
Historically, NEF has matched staff
donations with community donations.

6. District Initiatives NEW in 2013-2014 NEF is giving $49,000
for community outreach programs
Back to School Supply Drive
New Teacher Luncheon
Gold Card Luncheon
Faith-Based Rally
United Way Kick-off
Techno Expo
Connections Luncheon
Inspire Celebration

7. NEF Scholarships To date, NEF has awarded over
$425,000 in senior scholarships
Online Application, Review & Selection Process
Deadline March 5, 2014
Links to Community Scholarships
Recognize recipients and present
scholarships at NISD High Schools

8. NEF Shining Stars Recognition Thursday, April 24, 2014 6 p. m
NEF Shining Stars Recognition Thursday, April 24, p.m. NISD Administration
NEF Shining Stars Recognition
Honoring the best of the best of Northwest
63 Distinguished Scholars and Achievers
Student-selected Most Influential Teachers
Peter Van Houten
Byron Nelson High School
Katherine Crowley
Northwest High School

9. Shining Stars Recognition
Each year, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation recognizes the best of the best from the graduating class of Northwest ISD.
Distinguished Scholars (based on GPA)
25 Byron Nelson High School Seniors
25 Northwest High School Seniors
2 Steele Accelerated High School Seniors
Distinguished Achievers (based on outstanding accomplishment in a particular subject area)
5 Byron Nelson High School Seniors
5 Northwest High School Seniors
1 Steele Accelerated High School Senior
2013 Shining Star – Amelia Jamieson
Steele Accelerated High School

10. 18th Annual Golf Classic Save the Date Thursday, October 16, 2014
DFW Marriott at Champions Circle

11. Like NEF on Facebook! NEF and NISD News Grant Recipient Stories Photos
NEF and NISD News
Grant Recipient Stories
Photos
Donate
Shining Stars Information

12. Northwest Heritage Gala May 10, 2014
Circle T Ranch in Westlake
Performance by Michael Martin Murphey
Food provided by The Academy of Culinary Arts
Opportunity to introduce NEF and our programs to potential new donors

13. Northwest ISD Education Foundation
NEF Contact Information
Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Northwest ISD Administration Building
Phone
Executive Staff - David Hester Linda Santiago
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