Shining Stars Gala

SHINING STARSGALA

The Gainesville ISD Education Foundation honored the GHS Class of 2021 Top 10% at the Shining Stars Gala. Each Distinguished Scholar selected one teacher from their years at GISD to honor as their Distinguished Educator at this special event.

Each student prepared a letter of gratitude addressed to their selected teacher, which was included in the program and read by the student at the gala. In return, each educator prepared a short video showing their appreciation to the student.

In addition to providing the meal for all attendees, the Foundation gifted each scholar a $75 Amazon gift card as a reward for their outstanding academic achievements. In the fall, the Foundation also awards Innovative Teaching Grants to teachers through a competitive application process. To date, more than $300,000 has been awarded by the Foundation to enhance the education of the students at GISD.

The Education Foundation board of directors works through the year to generate funds and distribute resources to GISD to enrich, maintain, and expand programs needed to meet the district’s stated mission in excellence. The foundation shares the district’s vision of enhancing the education at GISD. The Education Foundation relies on community and business donations to allow for the continued support to GISD. For more information on the Education Foundation grants awarded or to make a donation, please visit www.gainesvilleisd.org/foundation.

Distinguished Scholars & Educators

Desiree Stephens Lily Kemp Kaitlyn Beane Sofia Collantes Harmony Rutherford Jasper Conner Alex Stockwell Andrea Barcenas Anthony Larraga Dayanara Maldonado Eduardo Diaz Danica West Melody Rutherford Daniel Buenos Aires Agustin Espinoza Tramera Bynum Sierra Bower Xander Hernandez Traci Broom Christopher Glover Sharlene Bryan Bruce Davis Russ Rutherford Clint Brooks John Fletcher Nichole Wulf Morgan Sims Rachel Strait Karli Spangler Susan Fuller Jeff Hodges Shaun Weaver Jason Vanet Kyle Searcy D’Andre Pringle Kimberly Panagiotakos