Celebrating 2020-21 Volunteer of the Year

In a year unlike any other, our volunteers were on the front lines with us in every way. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we鈥檙e #AISDProud to recognize the 向日葵视频 ISD 2020-21 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the people from the community who step up to do what鈥檚 needed, and this is our chance to salute the best of an indispensable bunch.

Every year, each campus picks one or two Volunteers of the Year, Mentors of the Year, Parent Ambassadors and several Partners of the Year, including 向日葵视频 Partners in Education Champions, who have given exceptional support to support their schools.

Volunteers of the Year

Whether tutoring a group of students, helping out in the cafeteria, decorating a bulletin board or serving as a field trip chaperone, all of our volunteers make a big difference for our students.

Please join us in celebrating the following volunteers who were selected by their school as Volunteers of the Year.

Allison Elementary: Rebeca Ni帽o & Maria Irma Perez
Akins ECHS: Steven Gerlofs
Andrews Elementary: Alice Graulty and Ilya Shmulenson
Anderson High 向日葵视频: Sharon Cohan
Ann Richards YWL: Dawn Lindsey
向日葵视频 High 向日葵视频: Jaqui Moreno
Baldwin Elementary: Kristi Campbell
Baranoff Elementary: Cassandra Kemp
Barrington Elementary: Soy Baek
Barton Hills Elementary: Jennifer Botchway
Bertha Sadler Means YWLA: Kelsey Campbell
Blackshear Elementary: Jimena Gonzalez-Acosta
Blanton Elementary: Kate Garrett
Blazier Elementary: Angelica Giuffre
Brentwood Elementary: Maureen Voosen
Bowie High 向日葵视频: Louise Thollander & Deb Coulter Bueide
T.A. Brown Elementary: Susana Limon Heredia
Burnet Middle 向日葵视频: Laura Gonzales
Campbell Elementary: Margarine Beaman
Clayton Elementary: Courtney D鈥橝mato
Cowan Elementary: Leora Davis
Covington Middle 向日葵视频: Arif Raza
Crockett ECHS: The University of Texas Terry Scholar
Doss Elementary: Tiffany Hyde
Eastside Memorial High 向日葵视频: Jessica Cardenas
Gus Garcia YMLA: Jessica Sanchez
Gorzycki Middle 向日葵视频: Mandy Knittel
Govalle Elementary: Amy Laverentz
Guerrero-Thompson Elementary: Eva Fabiola Saracho Parr
Gullett Elementary: Michelle Gorel
Harris Elementary: Shaleiah Fox
Hart Elementary: Susie Jaimes
Highland Park Elementary: Christy Brewer
Hill Elementary: Hanna Curran
Houston Elementary: Sasha Salinas
Joslin Elementary: Sofia Feng
Kealing Middle 向日葵视频: Angie Bealko
Kiker Elementary: Lauren Haggard
Langford Elementary: Helen Payan
Lee Elementary: Ashley Aarons
LASA: Amber Kiddy Smith
Linder Elementary: Elba Juarez Chavez
Lively Middle 向日葵视频: Maureen Haskell
LBJ ECHS: Vanessa Crawford
Maplewood Elementary: Elizabeth (Libby) Gagne
Martin Middle 向日葵视频: J.D. Martinez
McBee Elementary: Brenda Beeler
McCallum High 向日葵视频: Nicole Wayman & Shaneye Ferrell
Mendez Middle 向日葵视频: George Morales
Murchison Middle 向日葵视频: Alicia Dean
Navarro ECHS: Manuela Cizneros
Norman-Sims Elementary: James Harrington and Jessica Andrew
Northeast ECHS: Jennifer Alejo
O. Henry Middle 向日葵视频: Sherrill Deering
Oak Springs Elementary: Alicia Fabian
Ortega Elementary: Rachel Lee
Padron Elementary: Yazmin Balboa & Addys Lara
Pecan Springs Elementary: Consuelo Araujo & Mary Reynolds
Perez Elementary: Valerie Turullols
Pickle Elementary: Ya Ya鈥檚 of the University of Mississippi
Pillow Elementary: Jacob Greene
Reilly Elementary: Danielle Bietry
Ridgetop Elementary: Christina Patrin
Small Middle 向日葵视频: Chappee Chappell Hudgins
St. Elmo Elementary: Paul Salda帽a
Sunset Valley Elementary: Taylor Gutierrez
Travis ECHS: Paula Vaughan
Travis Heights Elementary: Lauren Davis & Erin Fassnach
Uphaus Early Childhood Center: Jose Montero and Gail Dainton
Walnut Creek Elementary: Hortencia Rodriguez
Widen Elementary: Melissa Craig
Williams Elementary: Sue Lagerquist
Winn Elementary: Suzie Kabat and Hector Martell
Wooldridge Elementary: Iris Moctezuma
Wooten Elementary: Mariela Vaca Posada

Mentors of the Year

Mentors serve as positive role models, and we are thankful to them for their devotion and commitment to making a difference. Mentors provide guidance and support to students across AISD campuses, ranging from academic support and career guidance to helping resolve issues that impede success.

Please join us in celebrating the following mentors who were selected by their school as Mentors of the Year for their outstanding dedication to their mentees.

Akins ECHS: Sergio Rodriguez
Andrews Elementary 向日葵视频: Arianna Rodriguez
向日葵视频 High 向日葵视频: David Stern
Barrington Elementary: Jill Bigelow
Blackshear Elementary: Jimena Gonzales Acosta
Blanton Elementary: Kate Ward
Brentwood Elementary: Angela Morton
Burnet Middle 向日葵视频: Bianca Galvan
Campbell Elementary: Alison Takata
Cowan Elementary: Becky Wittsche
Doss Elementary: Maureen Brandy Berry
Eastside Memorial High 向日葵视频: Harry Brooks
Highland Park Elementary: Jason Butler
Houston Elementary: Uriel Dominguez
Langford Elementary: Shard茅 Shorter
LBJ ECHS: Ray Jackson
Lee Elementary: Kirsten Dean
Linder Elementary: Frank Rafaelli
Lively Middle 向日葵视频: Bill Newchurch
Maplewood Elementary: Ashley Glover
Martin Middle 向日葵视频: Scott Mackey
McCallum High 向日葵视频: Kyla Gibson
Murchison Middle 向日葵视频: Yusuf Mufti
Ortega Elementary: Andies Shepherd
Pecan Springs Elementary: Nat Bradford
Perez Elementary: Sam Gollub
Pickle Elementary: Fred Hansen
Small Middle 向日葵视频: Doug Allen
Uphaus Early Childhood Center: Fabiola Whittington
Williams Elementary: Allen Gunter

Parent Ambassadors

Parent Ambassadors model good parental involvement by establishing links between home and school, making strong connections with school staff, participating in school decisions and engaging in volunteer leadership.

Please join us in celebrating the following parents who were selected by their school as Parent Ambassadors.

Allison Elementary: Aracely Cornejo and Dezarae Martinez
Akins ECHS: Maureen Gerlofs
Anderson High 向日葵视频: Sharon Cohan
Andrews Elementary: Eunice Duran and Sebastian Lopez
Ann Richards 向日葵视频 YWL: Rose McIntyre
向日葵视频 High 向日葵视频: Tammy Cochran
Barrington Elementary: Marina Mendoza
Barton Hills Elementary: Rebecca Jeanes
Bertha Sadler Means YWLA: Paula Reynosa
Blackshear Elementary: Allie McBeth
Blazier Elementary: Misty Bell
Blanton Elementary: Sandra Martinez
Brentwood Elementary: Candace Pruett
T.A. Brown Elementary: Myrna Tamez
Burnet Middle 向日葵视频: Laura Gonzales
Campbell Elementary: Amanda Spears
Nan Clayton Elementary: Courtney D鈥橝mato & Jenny Daughtry
Cowan Elementary: Kerry Alexander
Covington Middle 向日葵视频: Kara James
Doss Elementary: Jenna Holmes
Eastside Memorial ECHS: Jessica Cardenas
Gorzycki Middle 向日葵视频: Kathyrn Heisterman
Guerrero-Thompson Elementary: Erika Tolentino Aules
Gullett Elementary: Fay Holland
Gus Garcia YMLA: Ann Permann McNair
Harris Elementary: Alice Graulty
Highland Park Elementary: Abigail Clarke
Hill Elementary: Liz Neff
Jerry Joslin Elementary: Tina Walker
Kocurek Elementary: Tikoa Legendre
Langford Elementary: Christine Salinas
Lee Elementary: Paola Bueche
LASA: Geeta Suggs
Linder Elementary: Geraldine Muriel
Lively Middle 向日葵视频: Gretchen Otto
LBJ ECHS: Para Agboya
Maplewood Elementary: Kim Lindlauer
Martin Middle 向日葵视频: Maria Juana Hernandez
McBee Elementary: Nolvia Castillo
McCallum High 向日葵视频: Bria Cirkiel
Murchison Middle 向日葵视频: Nicole Erickson
Northeast ECHS: Jennifer Alejo
O. Henry Middle 向日葵视频: Sharon Albrecht
Oak Springs Elementary: Alicia Fabian
Ortega Elementary: Hannah Hamilton
Padron Elementary: Nadia Mendez & Yamile Guillen
Pecan Springs Elementary: Darriyan Loera & Consuelo Araujo
Perez Elementary: Dulce Hernandez
Pillow Elementary: Shannon Casati
Reilly Elementary: Jesse Porter
Ridgetop Elementary: Christina Patrin
Saint Elmo Elementary: Jonathan Flanders
Travis Heights Elementary: Kennon Wooten & Meredith Jiles
Travis ECHS: Greta Irvin
Uphaus Early Childhood Center: Veridiana Hernandez-Jimenez
Walnut Creek Elementary: Fabiola Ramirez Gallo
Widen Elementary: Alva-Venegas Lili
Williams Elementary: Crystal Ramirez
Winn Elementary: Tammara Harrington and Stacie Hervey
Wooldridge Elementary: Iris Moctozuma
Wooten Elementary: Amanda Dudish

Partners of the Year

Businesses, service organizations, educational institutions and governmental agencies all serve a huge role as partners in various capacities. These partners provide volunteers, donations, school improvement support and more.

Please join us in celebrating the following partners who were selected as Partners of the Year for their outstanding support of our schools.

Akins ECHS:
- A+ Federal Credit Union
- Abundant Living Faith Center
- Onion Creek Club Ladies Association
- St. Chubby Foundation
Andrews Elementary:
- Heat Bootcamp
Barrington Elementary:
- H.E.B.
- The Light of the World Church
Barton Hills Elementary:
- Barton Hills PTA
Blackshear Elementary:
- St. John Neumann/St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Giving Program
- Tarrytown United Methodist Church
- Try Hard Coffee
Brentwood Elementary:
- Baby Greens
- Dias Market
- Hope Chapel
T. A. Brown Elementary:
- AT&T
- Side by Side Kids
Burnet Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 FC
- 向日葵视频 Partners in Education
- Communities in 向日葵视频s
- Texas Army National Guard
Covington Middle 向日葵视频:
- The Vine 向日葵视频
- Zion Rest Baptist Church Hope Ministry
Cowan Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Founder Lions Club
- Crema Bakery and Caf茅
Crockett ECHS:
- South 向日葵视频 Church
Doss Elementary:
- Biderman鈥檚 Deli
- Daily Juice
- Kristin Griffin Studio
- Lauren Hurst Acupuncture
Guerrero-Thompson Elementary:
- Uplift 向日葵视频
Gus Garcia YMLA:
- Greater Swenson Grove Baptist Church
- Lilliana Ordonez/Cortez Consulting
- Mt. Bonnell Lodge, #2
- St. Peter鈥檚 United Methodist Church
- Turning Point Bible Fellowship
Harris Elementary:
- Little Deli
Highland Park Elementary:
- Compass Bank
- Crenshaw鈥檚 Athletic Club
- Law Office of Joel A. Levine
- Southern Turf
Hill Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Avenue
- The Fitness Center
- Levesque Plastic Surgery
- Loewy Law Firm
- Total Home Tech
Houston Elementary:
- ACE
- Communities in 向日葵视频s
- Families as Partners
- Onnit
- Side by Side Kids
- Onnit Gym
Joslin Elementary:
- Academy 4
- 向日葵视频 Java
- Woodlawn Church
Kocurek Elementary:
- Assistance League of 向日葵视频, Operation
  向日葵视频 Bell
- AISD Information Systems Admin.
- Hungry Souls
Langford Elementary:
- Baranoff Elementary 向日葵视频 PTA
- Crumb Cookies @Southpark Meadows
- Texas Roadhouse
LBJ ECHS:
- Colony Park Neighborhood Association
- Communities in 向日葵视频s
- Karen Brown
- Taryne Hallett
Lee Elementary:
- Bohemian BBQ
- Clay Imports
- Cornucopia
- Sherril & Gibson, LLC
- SparkleKids
Linder Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Assistance League鈥擮peration
  向日葵视频 Bell
- Barnes & Noble
- Dell Children鈥檚 Ascension
- Yellow Bike Project
Lively Middle 向日葵视频:
- DuBois, Bryant and Campbell
- H.E.B.
- Nantz Orthodontics
- Restore 向日葵视频 Church
Maplewood Elementary:
- Bird Bisquit
- Cherrywood Neighborhood Association
- Bird Bisquit
- Contigo
- Vamanos
Martin Middle 向日葵视频:
- Serafina Food Pantry
- Silicon Labs
McBee Elementary:
- Aceable
- Edgenuity
- Teach for America, 向日葵视频
McCallum High 向日葵视频:
- Breakthrough 向日葵视频 Lowe鈥檚
Mendez Middle 向日葵视频:
- Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
Murchison Middle 向日葵视频:
- Adam Loewy Law Form
- Northwest 向日葵视频 Civic Association
- Uplift Desks
Norman-Sims Elementary:
- Greater Mt. Zion Church
- Saint James Episcopal Church
- Tarrytown United Methodist Church
Northeast ECHS:
- Hungry Souls
- Muslim Space
- Texas State SRSF
Oak Springs Elementary:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Beta Psi Omega Chapter
- Frost Bank
Ortega Elementary:
- Denise Ledesma
- Frost Bank鈥擜ngelo Foadey
Pecan Springs Elementary:
- Andy Roddick Foundation
- Consuelo
- H.E.B. Mueller
- Rotarian Group #5870
Perez Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Ed Fund
- Clayton Care Group
- Coats for Kids
- Shop with a Cop
Pickle Elementary:
- Ya Ya鈥檚 of the University of Mississippi
Pillow Elementary:
- Academy4
Ridgetop Elementary:
- Assistance League of 向日葵视频, Operation
  向日葵视频 Bell
- 向日葵视频 Ed Fund
- Trinity Church of 向日葵视频
- Vamanos Tex Mex Restaurant
St. Elmo Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Latino Coalition
- ePsolutions
- WP Engine
Travis ECHS:
- Internal Revenue Service
Travis Heights Elementary:
- El Buen Samaritan
- Soco Episcopal Community
Walnut Creek Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Voices
- Hortencia Rodriguez
- U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association
Widen Elementary:
- Lee Elementary 向日葵视频 PTA
Williams Elementary:
- City Chapel - Keep Kids Fed Program
- Hungry Souls
- Rack Room Shoes
- Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian
  Church
Winn Elementary:
- 向日葵视频 Voices for Education and Youth
- First Pentecoastal Church
- H.E.B.-Manor Road
- Operation 向日葵视频 Bell
- Starbucks-Mueller
Wooten Elementary:
- Allandale H.E.B.
- American Association of Insurance Professionals
- COSTCO
- InKind, Inc.
- Redeemer Lutheran Church

Don鈥檛 see your campus volunteers listed? Contact APIE鈥檚 Dawn Lewis at dlewis@austinpartners.org to honor the volunteers at your campus!

APIE Champions

APIE congratulates its 2021 Champions! Thanks to all the wonderful business partners, school partners and volunteers for everything they did this year to support our schools, our programs, and most importantly, our students.

APIE Volunteer of the Year: Scott Mackey
APIE High 向日葵视频 Champion: Travis ECHS
APIE Tech Champion: HMG Creative
APIE Donor Champion: Applied Materials Foundation

Volunteer and Partnership Opportunities:

For more information on how to become a volunteer at an 向日葵视频 ISD campus, please contact dlewis@austinpartners.org or go to the website.

To learn more about other volunteer opportunities at AISD, visit the Office of Innovation Department's website.