The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation is proud to spotlight Dr. Cimberli Darrough , an educational and community impact leader whose passion for equity and opportunity drives her service on the board. Dr. Darrough believes every child deserves access to opportunities that help them reach their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance. For her, public schools are the heart of a thriving community. By supporting them, she is helping strengthen families, neighborhoods, and the...

The heart of the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation lives in the people who quietly show up, give selflessly, and lead with purpose. This year, LEAF is proud to recognize Beverly Richard  as our Board Member of the Year . Beverly has devoted countless hours to advancing LEAF’s mission not only through financial support, but through an extraordinary investment of time, energy, and heart. From reading grants, scoring scholarships, and helping distribute classroom stipends, to representing LEAF...

The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF) Grant Express is o ne of the most joyful traditions at Lamar CISD. This year’s Grant Express brought smiles, cheers, and a few happy tears as LEAF awarded $500,669.21 in innovative classroom grants to teachers and campuses across the District.  On Wednesday, December 3, LEAF volunteers, district leaders, community partners, foundation donors, and members of the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees loaded into nine buses and hit the road, surprising...