Each year, the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation awards Excellence in Education grants to classrooms, programs, and departments across Round Rock ISD. These provide resources for educators to achieve innovative lesson ideas, update programs, use materials and equipment, go on field trips, and other needs that enhance student learning.
This year, the PIE Foundation awarded $165,000 in grant funding across the district, impacting 40 campuses and 25 department projects and initiatives.
“The PIE Foundation is an invaluable partner to Round Rock ISD,” said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Hafedh Azaiez. “We’re so grateful our community recognizes and supports innovation in our classrooms, and across the district. I know these donations will make a very big difference in the lives of our students and teachers.”
“This year’s funding directly impacts every student and staff member at Round Rock ISD,” said Marianne Reap, Foundation Executive Director. “We are so thankful to our Foundation Board members, business and service organizations partners, and the countless individuals who have contributed to our fundraising efforts. Their donations allow the Foundation to continue to support innovation in learning environments through grant funding.”
Administrators, partners, and foundation board members surprised campus winners throughout the district’s five learning communities during the last week in August.
“We are so appreciative of the PIE Foundation,” said Georgia Miller, Executive Assistant. “Their support of Administration and our many campuses make so much of what we do possible!”
One Round Rock ISD librarian has plans to use these funds to provide her students with the opportunity to grow their home libraries while promoting the importance of reading.
“I’m going to use this for the book fair, for children who cannot afford books,” said Angelina Berte, at Robertson Elementary. “We’re a Title I school, so we appreciate all the help we can get.”
Congratulations to everyone who received a 2024-2025 Excellence in Education grant!
Campus Grant Award Winners:
Anderson Mill Elementary School, Christine Margocs, $400
Anderson Mill Elementary School, Sherry Jackson, $5,000
Blackland Prairie Elementary School, Shelly Craig, $2,500
Bluebonnet Elementary School, Beth Peacock, $2,500
Brushy Creek Elementary School, Madison Fowler, $5,000
Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Crystal Bridge, $150
Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Rachel Walker, $1,500
Cactus Ranch Elementary School, April Harris, $1000
Chandler Oaks Elementary School, Dayna Collings, $2,800
Deep Wood Elementary School, Rhina Aldrich, $800
Deep Wood Elementary School, Haley Ferguson, $600
Double File Trail Elementary School, Michael Cahill, $3,000
Elementary DAEP, Amanda Sickert, $500
Elsa England Elementary School, Krystall Williams, $1,000
Elsa England Elementary School, Lisa Mandac, $2,500
Elsa England Elementary School, Celia Johnson, $1,000
Forest Creek Elementary School, Lucy Castro, $2,500
Forest North Elementary School, Kristen Fournier, $1,000
Gattis Elementary School, Vanessa Rivas Clouston, $5,000
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School, Sara Rose, $110.00
Jollyville Elementary School, Paula Molloy, $5,000
Kathy Caraway Elementary School, Chrissy Hall, $1,300
Linda Herrington Elementary School, Avery Blackburn, $1,500
Linda Herrington Elementary School, Sharon Figueroa, $824.00
Live Oak Elementary School, Isa Pilgrim, $610.00
Live Oak Elementary School, Annie Kisselburg, $3,500
Old Town Elementary School, Andrea DeAngelis, $780.00
Purple Sage Elementary School, Emelia Elphic, $960.00
Purple Sage Elementary School, Helena Porter, $220.00
Redbud Elementary School, Carrie Boelter, $1,125
Robertson Elementary School, Patricia McCormick
Robertson Elementary School, Katheryn Ridnour, $3,800
Robertson Elementary School, Angelina Berte, $600.00
Spicewood Elementary School, Wendy Robinson, $2,500
Teravista Elementary School, Stephanie Stoebe, $1,600
Union Hill Elementary School, Dr. Sarah Willmore, $1,700
Voigt Arts Integration Academy, Rocio Hall, $1,000
Voigt Arts Integration Academy, Cheryl Hester, $130.00
Canyon Vista Middle School, Julieta Hamilton, $810.00
Canyon Vista Middle School, Niel Erickson, $1,500
CD Fulkes Middle School, Sheng Thao, $2,000
Chisholm Trail Middle School, Kirby Williams, $850.00
Chisholm Trail Middle School, Andria Parker, $700.00
Deerpark Middle School, Monica Ortiz, $950.00
Hernandez Middle School, Miranda Duncan, $880.00
Pearson Ranch Middle School, Clarissa Lopez, $1,000
Round Rock High School, Dustin Coffing $2,000
Round Rock Opportunity Center, Dr. Gwen Thomas, $5,000
Cedar Ridge High School, Eutimio Ceasar Trevino, $3,500
Cedar Ridge High School, Azucena Overman, $1,000
Early College High School, Robin Foerster, $2,900
McNeil High School, Lisa Flores, $1,500
Round Rock High School, Chris Henderson, $4,250
Round Rock High School, Erica Brokaw, $1,000
Stony Point High School, Sandy Logston, $1,000
Success High School, Ellen James, $750.00
Success High School, Valerie Burleigh, $2,000
District Grant Award Winners:
Administration, Georgia Miller, $10,000
Assessment, Melissa Beltran, $500.00
Athletics, Jeff Cheatham, $5,000
Custodial Services, Arlene Olague, $3,500
Behavioral Health Services, Jennifer Wagner, $2,500
Communications, Jackie Cyriac, $3,000
Enrichment, David Baird, $3,500
Families in Transition Homeless & Foster Care Program, State and Federal Programs, Anne Grieshop, $2,000
Finance, Rhonda Rhode, $1,000
Food Services, Sandra Phillips, Food Services, $1,500
Gifted and Advanced Academic Services, Michelle Moak, $2,000
Gifted and Advanced Academic Services, Melissa Vasquez, $2,500
Health Services, Brandy Hafner, $2,500
Human Resource Services, Mariela Banda, $3,000
Library Services, Stephanie Inzana, $2,000
Library Services, Laura Stiles, $3,000
Parent Liasion, Debby Mata, $1,269.78
Police, Lauren Griffith, $2,000
Professional Development, Alayna Stoll, $1,500
Purchasing and Materials Management, Wendi Randall, $1,000
Research and Evaluation, Crystal Wang, $500.00
Round Rock ISD Fine Arts Department, Tim Lowke, $3,000
Round Rock ISD Teen Parent Program, Karen Confer, $500.00
