Education foundation supports Joshua ISD
The Joshua ISD Education Foundation is a nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors who are dedicated to education and share a vision for excellence in their schools. It was created in 2008 by a cross-section of community volunteers to support and enhance the education of all students in Joshua ISD.
The foundation solicits, manages and distributes funds for enrichment purposes in academic program areas not otherwise funded by the district. Contributions are received from both individuals and corporations to support projects, activities and create an endowment fund.
Julie Pool serves as executive director, supported by a board with nine directors.
Student enrichment opportunity grants can be funded up to $ 2,000 to provide funds that reward excellence in scholarship and character to qualified students for academic programs that extend beyond the classroom and that supplement and align with the district’ s improvement plan.
Technology initiatives can be funded up to $ 15,000 to a district, $ 10,000 to a campus and $ 5,000 to a team of teachers to enable district educators
Executive Director Julie Pool President Keith Boone Vice President of Administration Brad Jones Vice President of Programs Ryan Studdard Vice President of Community Development Angela Warmath Associate Director of Community Relations Gabrielle Hall Vice President of Community Relations Fran Marek Associate Director of Community Development Katie Reames Associate Director of Programs Andy Jacobs Treasurer Tim Freeman Secretary Lowell Taylor
to integrate cutting-edge technology that supplements and aligns with the district’ s improvement plan into their curricula.
Instructional enhancement grants can be funded up to $ 30,000 to a district, $ 20,000 to a campus and $ 10,000 to a team of teachers to district educators for funding resources and materials for experiential learning opportunities that supplement and align with the district’ s improvement plan.
Over the past three consecutive years, the foundation has awarded over $ 100,000 each year. Last year over $ 109,000 was awarded in grant funding, and they hope to surpass that in 2026 when grants are awarded at the annual
Joshua ISD Staff Appreciation banquet.
Instructional Enhancement Grants are awarded to Joshua ISD educators for funding resources and materials for experiential learning opportunities that supplement and align with the District Improvement Plan. Programs may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
• Curriculum-based Field Trips
• Co-curricular Activities and Organizations
• Training, Curriculum and Supplies
The Adopt A Grant program helps with immediate project needs for any department in the district. In 2025, it supplied grants for nurses on campus, as well as technology and counseling departments.
The program continues to grow, with plans to award over $ 7,000 in funding this year.
“ The program is developing and nurturing business partnerships within the community to further enhance Career and Technology Education opportunities for high school students,” Pool said.
For information, visit the Joshua ISD Education Facebook page or joshuaisdef. org. Those looking for assistance with the foundation can email joshuaisdef @ gmail. com.
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