College Station ISD Education Foundation

BLASTING OFF to start the school year with the Education Foundation! 🚀 Campus Champions and principals got together to learn how we are MISSION READY and eager to support College Station I.S.D. teachers and students this year!

As we launch the Employee Giving campaign, we look forward to visiting with our teachers and staff at their campuses in August and sharing with them how they can join the CSISD Mission Crew!

A galactic-sized THANK YOU to Lucky Goat Coffee - Jones Crossing for generously providing coffee and Whataburger for the out-of-this-world Hub Chubs and juice! 👽🌠

Happy 250th Birthday 💙 ❤️ America! Have a safe and happy Independence Day, celebrating family, friends, fireworks and FREEDOM!

Dear Friends,

As I close the chapter after nearly 17 years as Executive Director, I want to take a moment to say thank you.

What an incredible journey it has been.

When I joined the Foundation, I knew our community valued education. What I discovered was something even more remarkable—a community that consistently shows up, gives generously, and believes wholeheartedly in the potential of every student and teacher.

Because of you, innovative ideas became reality. Classrooms were transformed. Scholarships changed lives. Teachers felt encouraged and supported. Students were given opportunities they might never have experienced otherwise.

Together, we have invested more than $10 million in College Station ISD students and educators. That number represents far more than dollars—it represents dreams realized, futures shaped, and a community united around a common purpose.

While I may have had the privilege of serving as Executive Director, the Foundation's success belongs to you. Donors, volunteers, business partners, educators, and advocates have fueled every milestone and every success story along the way.

As I look back, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for what lies ahead. The Foundation is stronger than ever, and I have complete confidence that its impact will continue to grow for years to come. I could not be more excited to pass the torch to Amy Heye. Many of you already know Amy, who has faithfully served the Foundation for the past 13 years. I have seen firsthand her passion for our mission, her dedication to excellence, and her love for this community. The Foundation is in outstanding hands, and I know you will support her just as generously as you have supported me.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for investing in our students and teachers. And thank you for allowing me the privilege of being part of something so special.

The past 17 years have been among the most rewarding of my life, and I will always be grateful for the friendships, partnerships and memories we have shared.

Here's to all that we have accomplished together—and to the bright future ahead!

Gratefully, Teresa

Teresa Benden
Executive Director
College Station ISD Education Foundation

Yee-haw! EAS Resources and James & Jill Faith have saddled up to support College Station I.S.D. teachers and students as an AMBASSADOR PARTNER of the Education Foundation!

Their generosity will inspire teaching and learning, enrich opportunities and recognize success DEEP IN THE ❤️ of CSISD!

Take a look at the amazing things we are doing together: https://givetokids.csisd.org/programs/overview.html

We are building our backpack supply for CSISD students in need and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

Donate a new backpack or shop directly from our wishlist! (Link is posted in the comments)

Drop offs are accepted at 1812 Welsh Ave. Every backpack makes a difference!

Yee-haw! Matt & Kim Ege and Durotech, Inc. have saddled up to support College Station I.S.D. teachers and students as an AMBASSADOR PARTNER of the Education Foundation!

Their generosity will inspire teaching and learning, enrich opportunities and recognize success DEEP IN THE ❤️ of CSISD!
Take a look at the amazing things we are doing together: https://givetokids.csisd.org/programs/overview.html

BEST. MONDAY. EVER! We received 139 thank-you notes (all in the same day!) from College Station I.S.D. students who received support for their animals from the Education Foundation during the Brazos County Youth Livestock Show Freezer and Premium Auctions!

We love being a part of this program and getting to hear from so many students who have benefited and will be able to raise animals again next year because of our generous donors!

Yee-haw! Drs. Sanjukta & Saurabh Biswas & Copy Corner have saddled up to support College Station I.S.D. teachers and students as an AMBASSADOR PARTNER of the Education Foundation!

Their generosity will inspire teaching and learning, enrich opportunities and recognize success DEEP IN THE ❤️ of CSISD!

Take a look at the amazing things we are doing together: https://givetokids.csisd.org/programs/overview.html

Yee-haw! Atmos Energy and Dr. Mark & Teresa Benden have saddled up to support College Station I.S.D. teachers and students as an AMBASSADOR PARTNER of the Education Foundation!

Their generosity will inspire teaching and learning, enrich opportunities and recognize success DEEP IN THE ❤️ of CSISD!

Take a look at the amazing things we are doing together: https://givetokids.csisd.org/programs/overview.html