Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Over one thousand Texas students in grades 4-8 were sent to Education in Action’s Summer 2019 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Among the attendees were 3 CFB students who had overall grade averages above 85 and were nominated by their teachers for these camps.

The nominations were based on demonstrated leadership ability, academic success, and involvement in school/community activities. Sixth graders Carter Norton and Noah Stewart, from Perry Middle School, went to the camp in the Houston/Galveston area. Additionally, 7th grade Polk Middle School student, Ariel Almanza, went to the Austin/San Antonio camp.

Learning Leadership

During the weeklong, overnight camps, these distinguished students developed leadership skills while learning about the great state of Texas. Participants experienced what they are learning in school through visits to notable and historically significant Texas sites.

Austin and San Antonio Venues included the offices of participants’ state legislators at the Texas State Capitol, the Supreme Court of Texas, bat watching on the Lone Star Riverboat, and The Alamo. Students in the Houston program visited NASA, Galveston Bay with a marine biologist, the San Jacinto Battleground Monument, and Moody Gardens. In addition, professionals at sites visited students to a wide variety of unique careers during each camp.

Education in Action is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to be informed and active leaders in their communities.

Every year at CFB is the Best Year Ever!

On Aug. 1, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District welcomed their new educators at the annual new teacher coffee and celebration event dubbed, “Best Year Ever.” Teachers had the opportunity to meet other new teachers from across the district and speak with district administrators.

Teachers enjoyed complimentary breakfast items while they embarked on a scavenger hunt, visiting local businesses, and learning more about our community.

The event was presented by the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, Brookhaven College, and RBFCU. The A/V Sponsor was Southwest Airlines. Many local businesses had booths to offer swag and support to the new teachers. Speaking at the event was CFBISD Superintendent, Dr. John E. Chapman, III.

Dignitaries Attending Event

Also welcoming the new teachers were these leaders from the cities served by CFBISD:

• Kevin Falconer, Carrollton Mayor
• Young Sung, Carrollton Mayor Pro Tem
• Frances Cruz, Carrollton City Council Member
• Steve Babick, Carrollton City Council Member
• Mike Hennefer, Carrollton City Council Member
• Pat Cochran, Carrollton City Council Member
• Glen Blanscet, Carrollton City Council Member
• Robert Dye, Farmers Branch Mayor
• Karen Hunt, Coppell Mayor
• Joe Chow, Town of Addison Mayor
• Lori Ward, Town of Addison Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
• Ivan Hughes, Town of Addison City Council Member

Selfie stations allowed colleagues to memorialize the occasion and share their thoughts about the event on social media.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr Gallery.