WHO WE ARE

OVER 25

YEARS OF SUPPORTING KISD STUDENTS & TEACHERS

$28,000+

IN CLASSROOM GRANTS

FOR SY 2024-2025

100+

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO KAUFMAN STUDENTS

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#LEAVEALEGACY is more than just our impact statement, it is the heartbeat of the KEF organization. The KEF board members strive to have a long lasting impact with the staff, students and campuses of Kaufman ISD. 




OUR Mission

The mission of the KISD Education Foundation is to support education excellence and promote community engagement in the Kaufman Independent School District.

What began in 1999 with a generous gift from Bob and Marla Gail Dean has blossomed into a powerful force for good in Kaufman ISD. The Kaufman ISD Education Foundation has grown into a lasting legacy—one that continues to open doors for students through life-changing college scholarships funded by the interest income of donor contributions. And we’re just getting started.


Every spring, thanks to the support of local businesses, families, and individuals like you, we proudly award scholarships that help Kaufman seniors take their next big step toward college and career success. These aren’t just financial gifts—they’re belief in a student’s potential and a bold investment in the future of our community.


As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Kaufman ISD Education Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and awareness that go beyond the district’s budget. We support students, teachers, and campuses with resources that drive excellence, equity, and opportunity across the board.


Your gift today becomes a legacy tomorrow. Together, let’s fuel education, ignite ambition, and shape the future of Kaufman—one student at a time.


"All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine." 

-Jim Rohn

KAUFMAN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

BOARD of DIRECTORS 2024-2025

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Dr. Joshua Garcia

Superintendent

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JONI MOHR

PRESIDENT

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hannah kidd

executive director

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DAVID MADDRON

VP OF GOVERNANCE

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LAURA MELTON

VP OF DEVELOPMENT

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EMILY REYNOLDS

VP OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

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JAYNA MITCHELL

VP OF PROGRAMS

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LINDSEY ABELL

SECRETARY

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STEVEN ROBERTSON

TREASURER

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REECE LAWSON

BOARD MEMBER

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JEFF JORDAN

BOARD MEMBER

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LAURA DURAN

BOARD MEMBER

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ADAM WALL

BOARD MEMBER

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ANGELA HICKS

BOARD MEMBER

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SETH JUNGMAN

BOARD MEMBER