At the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (LEAF), our mission is strengthened by passionate leaders who believe deeply in public education and the power of community. This month, we are proud to spotlight Marla Jurek, a dedicated LEAF Board Member whose heart for service and commitment to student success make a lasting impact. Marla serves as the Business Development Representative at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union Her ability to connect people and ideas has made a meaningful impact on...

The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation is proud to spotlight Amy Galvan , a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for students and educators, as our Board Member of the Month. Amy serves as the Client and Community Relations Manager for Stantec Architecture and brings a strong background in marketing, relationship building, and creative thinking to her role on the LEAF Board. Her ability to connect people and ideas has made a meaningful impact on the Foundation’s work and outreach...

At Lamar CISD, preparing students for the future means creating experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world opportunity. Recently, Durotech, winner of our Men Who Cook Auction package and their guests gathered for an exclusive CTE Preview Tour Experience, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the district’s new Career and Technical Education Center, set to open in Fall 2026 in Rosenberg. Hosted by the Bond Office, Lamar CISD Career and Technical Education Department, Durotech,...