Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation

There is no better way to end the school year than by surprising teachers and students with grant awards! We were proud to award a record amount of student grants this cycle allowing students to attend campus and competitions from Texas, to Portland, to Washington D.C.

None of these grants would be possible without the generous support of donors and community partners. Thank you for investing in our students and schools.

Congratulations to our grant winners!

For Terrell High School Junior, Ricardo Guerrero, robotics has done more than spark an interest - it has redefined his future.

Through Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation grant-funded opportunities, Ricardo discovered a passion for building and engineering. “Having the opportunity to build and get this hands-on experience has truly changed my life,” Ricardo said. “It’s helped me discover my passion and where I want to go.”

That passion is now driving an ambitious goal: a career with NASA, where he hopes to design and build rovers for planetary exploration. What once felt out of reach is now within sight, thanks to the experiences and access made possible through Terrell ISD's robust robotics program and grant opportunities.

Ricardo’s journey is a powerful reminder that investing in Terrell ISD's Career and Technical Education Department doesn’t just fund a program, it helps launch futures.

In 2017, Furlough Middle School student, Jakobe Garrett received an Excellence Foundation student grant to attend a STEM Leadership conference. Nearly 10 years later he is finishing up his junior year at Prairie View A&M University earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Architecture and still finding time to volunteer his time at the Terrell High School Robotics tournament. Jakobe fell in love with Robotics and Engineering during his time as a Terrell ISD student and now has his sights set on a career in the oil and gas industry.

Keep up the great work, Mr. Garrett!