OUR MISSION

The mission of the Lufkin ISD Education Foundation is to provide opportunities for excellence in education, promote innovation in teaching, and partner with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students of the Lufkin Independent School District.

As we reflect upon the last decade, we are humbled by the remarkable generosity of our many supporters.  Our Board of Directors values education and are committed to influence the academic success of every student.  The Lufkin Education Foundation recognizes the innovation of our LISD educators and continues to advance creative opportunities by funding grants submitted to enhance the classroom experience. 

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On behalf of the Lufkin Education Foundation, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our community for investing in the Foundation for the past seven years.  The Foundation also celebrates the completion of one year for Executive Director, Vercie McMullen.  We are privileged to have this former teacher join the Foundation and work to promote the growth of the Board’s goals and objectives.  We have been very fortunate to impact our District and observe the achievements accomplished by the support of the Foundation.  It is our interest to develop a strategic plan to cultivate new fundraising activities and extend a more visible brand for the prominent labor of the Lufkin Education Foundation. 

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Our Board is also honored to welcome several new Directors this year and we are elated by the exceptional leadership they each bring as we begin 2020.  It is a pleasure to stand among such influential members who are passionate about the future our students.  We know it is vital to explore prolific measures to evolve educational opportunities for generations to come.  We have such an impeccable resource and we are honored salute our teachers as well as students. 

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Our success would not be possible without our donors and our event sponsors.  This past year we developed and hosted several new events and we wish to thank you for your participation as well as endorsement. 

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I pledge to building goodwill and improving the quality of life for our youth as your 2020 President.

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Again, thank you from our distinguished and well established Board who possess invaluable talent to make progressive decisions to espouse education in Lufkin.

2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITEE

President – Tyane Dietz

President Elect – Chase Luce

Past President – Demetress Harrell

Secretary – Beth Jones

VP Finance – Kristi Gay

VP Marketing/Events – Chris Fleniken

VP Development – Chase Luce

VP Programs – Sharon Kruk

Executive Director – Vercie McMullen

Lufkin ISD Superintendent –Lynn Torres

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BOARD MEMBERS

Allyson Langston

Sheila Adams

Koshy Alexander

Susan Ashburn

Aruna Bachireddy

Heather Buchanan

Maira Carrillo

Lisa Crow

Shelli Ellis

Sue Rolf-Gorden

James Guest

Hunter Haglund

Lynne Haney

Marilyn Hartsook

Ben Honeywell

Sellestine Hunt

Chris Johnson

Swati Kumar, MD

Carolina Araneda-Mezzano

Scott Neill

Monique Nunn

Madelyn Porter

Todd Stafford

Tara Watson-Watkins

Morgan Watson

Scotty West

​Jamie Zayler

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