The Alief Education Foundation (AEF) continues to invest in innovative teaching across Alief ISD. This year, AEF has awarded more than $25,000 in Innovative Teacher Grants and Mini Grants, supporting creative classroom ideas that directly benefit students.
Over the past few weeks, AEF Board members—including Board President Raquel Olivier, Vice President Kodi Bailey, Secretary and Grants Committee Chair Clarence Anderson, and Liaison Li Wen Su—along with district leadership, visited campuses across the district to surprise grant recipients and celebrate their impact.
Grant Recipients by Campus
Best Elementary – Caressia Grooms
Holmquist Elementary – Cathy Parks
Alexander Elementary – Brianna Miller
Alief Middle School – Andrea Condell Stewart
Elsik High School – Olanrewaju Kayode
Liestman Elementary – Jennifer Ozturk
Boone Elementary – Petra Riley
Horn Elementary – Luisa Villapando-Lopez
Sneed Elementary – Jessica Bellard; Karina Flores
Alief Early College – Brian Stephenson; Bella Escot-Mendoza
Smith Elementary – Brenda Larios; Ritu Gandhi
Alief Learning Center – Brien Jefferson
Landis Elementary – Ana Gonzalez
Rees Elementary – Enyi Rosa Gomez
Olle Middle School – Stephanie Bennett
Martinez ELC – Janeth Montalvo
Cummings Elementary – Jennifer Evans
Kerr High School – Lashonda Cameron; Karen Orta
Chancellor Elementary – Coach James
Hicks Elementary – Kristi Heer
Martin Elementary – Brenda Villafuerte
Hastings High School – Victoria Tarkington
The AEF encourages teachers from every campus to apply for future grant opportunities. Whether it’s a bold instructional approach, a hands-on learning experience, or a creative classroom enhancement, your idea could be the next one funded.
The AEF would like to extend a special thank you to Board Secretary and Grants Committee Chair Clarence Anderson for his hard work and leadership throughout the grant application and review process. His efforts were instrumental in bringing these opportunities to educators across the district.
AEF also sincerely thanks Dr. Mays, his administrative team, and the Alief ISD Public Relations team for their continued support and collaboration in coordinating campus visits and helping bring these surprise celebrations to life.
Together, we are investing in educators, empowering innovation, and enriching learning experiences for students across Alief ISD.