Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. Awards Its Annual Employee Scholarship Award for Continuing Education
 
For the ninth year, the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. proudly awards its Employee Scholarship Award to assist district staff members who are pursuing classes and/or certifications related to classroom education in English, math, science, social studies, bilingual education, special education, STEAM, or counseling with the intent of improving classroom instruction and direct services to students in LISD. 
 
This year, the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. awarded one $500 scholarship to Mayra Villarruel, Foster Middle School health teacher, so she can complete her teacher certification in May 2026.  Mary Taylor, principal of Foster Middle School, said that Ms. Villarruel designs lessons that promote lifelong healthy habits while also creating a safe, supportive classroom environment where students learn to manage emotions, build resilience, and develop positive relationships.  Ms. Villarruel has also taught first and second grade bilingual classes at Bailey Elementary School.  She is a 2021 graduate of Texas A&M University-Texarkana where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. 

 Helping students receive instruction from well-trained educators who want to remain in the classroom is exactly why the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. offers the Employee Scholarship. 
 
This continuing education scholarship is just one of the programs the Foundation sponsors in support of Longview ISD educators and students. 

Through the Foundation’s Great Rewards for Great Ideas, the Campus Initiative Grant, and the John W. Harrison, Jr. Academic Field Trip Grant, the Foundation has returned $1,198,747.96 to LISD classrooms and campuses.