Mania season

The Taylor Educational Enrichment (TEE) Foundation awarded 18 grants to 15 teachers totaling $27,221.99 during their annual Mallard Mania event. The celebratory parade led by the Taylor High School drum line and cheerleaders traveled through the hallways of four campuses to present giant checks to excited recipients and their students.

Tim Crow
04/15/2023 07:00 AM

Naomi Pasemann Elementary librarian Julie Snyder is congratulated by TEE Foundation Executive Director Anita Volek and NPE Principal Cynthia Proctor as TEE Foundation board members and THS cheerleaders join the celebration. Photos by Tim Crow

The 2023 grant recipients from TH Johnson Elementary were Janet Gauna, Leah Melton, Felicia Robertson, Melody Martin, Lauren Jaecks and Megan Moss. Taylor High School’s recipients were Jean Barnett, Catherine Collins and Jason Angco-Barrera. Recipients from Naomi Pasemann Elementary were Julie Snyder and Jenna Anderson. Recipients from Taylor Middle School were Renee DeHoyos, Jo Anna McGinnis, Brianna Perry, Emily Gazeley, Jared Perry, Sonja Snow, Kale McQuillin, Larry Safarik and Olivia Clifford.

All teachers in Taylor ISD are encouraged to apply for TEE Foundation grants to fund creative and innovative classroom projects. Grants are funded through community support for fundraising events such as Food Dudes and Purse Bingo.

Taylor High School art teacher, Jean Barnett, and her students celebrate receiving a TEE Foundation grant for the school’s ceramics program.

Taylor Middle School coach Kale McQuillen is awarded a check for $2,456 to fund archery supplies for the school’s outdoor recreation program. Photo by Tim Crow

The Taylor High School drum line and cheerleaders take a break from leading the Mallard Mania parade at THS. They are joined by staff member, Bobbie Griffin.

Upload date: 04/15/2023 07:00 AM

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