SCHULENBURG — The Stanzel Family Foundation recently announced the recipients of their annual Teacher-Generated Instructional Grants. Since 2013, the foundation has offered these awards to support instructional learning experiences in the area schools. Grant requests come directly from and directly support teachers in four schools: Weimar ISD, Schulenburg ISD, St. Michael Catholic School and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. This year’s awards supported technology, curriculum and supplies in the areas of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math), ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading), and From the very beginning, the foundation has placed importance on investing in education in Schulenburg and Weimar. This focus is based on Victor and Joe Stanzel’s constant pursuit of knowledge through both formal and informal education. Teacher grants help support this focus by providing financial sup port, resources, and education for teachers to be effective in the classroom.
Long-time board member, Ginger Stanzel Bosl, continued to champion this part of the foundation’s mission. Bosl was dedicated to teaching and being a positive influence on all her students. She was admired and appreciated by not only her students but also her fellow teachers and the community. The foundation is grateful for teachers who carry this mission every day and are essential to our children’s learning.
On hand for the recent Stanzel Family Foundation Schulenburg ISD Teacher Grant presentation are, front row, from left, Loren Besetzny, Megan Zapalac, Cristina Moreno, Carol Hargadine, Melanie Ramirez, SFF program director; and, back row, Kristen Graeter Holub and Amy Thibodeaux.
math and financial literacy.
