Kelli Blackwelder Email & Phone Number

Keller, Tx

The Keller ISD Education Foundation supports the enhancement of the academic environment within the Keller Independent School District through financial aid made available to students and teachers of the Keller Independent School District.A catalyst for innovative student learning, the Keller ISD Education Foundation was incorporated in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of bringing the Keller ISD community together to invest in innovative educational practices in order to enrich the environment for student learning.As Executive Director: Secure financial contributions from local businesses, individuals and corporations through a variety of methods and activities. Annual distribute available funds to Keller ISD students and/or faculty in order to enhance the academic environment of the Keller Independent School District. Distribute funds in the form of advanced educational scholarships, educational honorariums, faculty program grants and other appropriate methods of support. Promote a collaborative effort between corporate, community and education interests. Encourage and recognize students' efforts and achievements. Encourage and recognize teacher's efforts in innovative education and professional development. Build a perpetual endowment. Support and encourage creative educational programs and development. Obtain public and private donations to enhance educational programs not traditionally funded by the Keller Independent School District.Our ultimate goal is to provide each student the opportunity to gain life skills needed to succeed in an ever more competitive world; helping parents to support their children's studies; encourage teachers and principals to develop and share best practices; and strengthen and build community networks that inspire innovation.