The Frisco Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works in partnership with Frisco ISD and the local community to provide educational opportunities and other benefits for students and teachers. The foundation was established in 1999 and has awarded college scholarships to over 10,000 FISD seniors.
“We are here to celebrate these students,” said Ashley Sine, director of the education foundation.
About the foundation
The foundation’s scholarship program allows a student to complete one application for about 800 scholarship opportunities.
“When your community can rally around your students ... and encourage them to continue their education, then you’re a success,” Sine said.
In addition to scholarships, the foundation supports the district through teacher grants.
Grants for Great Ideas are given to teachers who need funds to enhance their teaching. The grants are used to promote classroom engagement and create an innovative approach to the curriculum, Sine said.
Last year, the foundation gifted a Nelson Middle School teacher with a 3D printer for the classes’ makerspace, an area for the students to build and create.
The Mindbender Academy was started by the foundation in 2007. The academy is a middle school summer camp with innovative STEAM programs which allows students to explore their interests in science and technology, Sine said.
The foundation also supports the Frisco ISD Business Incubator Program, where students can learn about starting businesses and apply for pitch money. Started in the 2018-19 school year, the education foundation has given out almost $20,000.
How to help
Those interested in supporting the education foundation can donate directly at www.friscoisd.org/departments/frisco-education-foundation/home.
The foundation will also be hosting its 25th Anniversary Gala at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort March 28.
