New Braunfels ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What a wonderful evening at Taste of the Town. I was honored to be joined by these outstanding NBISD staff members who you nominated for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for all you do for our district! I had the best time with you this evening! 💙 and thanks to for hosting this annual event to raise money for our district. We love our Ed Foundation 💙

More grants in action!! ♟️🏅

☕💙 How awesome is this?! The NBISD Gateway Transition Program just launched a brand-new coffee service — and the New Braunfels ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION was thrilled to help make it happen through one of our grants!

These students are learning real-world job skills, practicing customer service, building confidence, and delivering smiles (and caffeine!) across the district each week. We LOVE seeing our grants turn into hands-on experiences that truly impact kids.

Huge shout-out to Wicked Voodoo Espresso for jumping in to mentor and support the students — such a great community partnership! ☕✨

LATTE LEARNING: New Braunfels ISD Gateway students brew smiles, skills through new coffee service As Gateway student Denzel Robbins served up hot coffees at Two Rivers High School on Tuesday, he greeted staff with a big smile on his face.

Congratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Alumni — Teresa (Ohlrich) Johnson ’74, Carol Johnson ’80, and Marcus Ethridge ’93. Honorees were recognized during halftime of the Wurst Bowl and at a special dinner reception at McKenna Events Center on September 2nd.

Thank you for all you do for our community!

The NBISD Education Foundation celebrated the 2025 Distinguished Alumni — Teresa (Ohlrich) Johnson ’74, Carol Johnson ’80, and Marcus Ethridge ’93. Honorees were recognized during halftime of the Wurst Bowl and at a special dinner reception at McKenna Events Center on September 2nd.

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Marcus Ethridge is one of our three Distinguished Alumni recipients. Marcus is a New Braunfels native and proud Unicorn, graduating from New Braunfels High School in 1993. From birth, his parents instilled a deep love of both service and all things Unicorn. Following high school, Marcus attended Southwest Texas State University where he met his wife, Jennifer. He moved back to New Braunfels after graduating with a BBA in management where he joined his family business, M.C. Ethridge Co, which is in their 54 year of business. Marcus and Jennifer have five children, all former or current Unicorns. Marcus has been blessed to be able to work in and serve the community he loves, imparting a legacy of service to others within his family. Marcus serves both his church and community in various organizations; Sts. Peter and Paul, Knights of Columbus, New Braunfels Rotary, NBHS All Sports Booster Club, Hermanson’s, and Serve Outdoors. Whether through business, church, or community, Marcus is committed to carrying on a tradition of service, leadership, and love for New Braunfels. Please join us this evening, at the Wurstbowl, to celebrate Marcus. Go Blue!

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Congratulations Carol Johnson, one of our three Distinguished Alumni recipients. Carol moved to New Braunfels in 1966 with her parents and older brother to establish Johnson Furniture Company. Carol graduated from NBHS in 1980 and was active in the Unicorn Choir, Christian Student Union, Vocational Office Education, and the Office Education Association where she served as President her senior year. Upon graduation college, Carol returned to the family business and purchased Johnson Furniture Company in 1989 which is still in operation in downtown New Braunfels today. Under her vision and leadership, her business was awarded the Texas Treasure Award in 2023. Carol’s commitment to historic preservation and downtown revitalization is evidenced by her involvement in boards and committees too numerous to mention here. She has been involved with the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce having served on the Board of Directors and is a past board member of the Braunfels Foundation Trust. She has been inducted into the Chamber’s Hall of Honor and awarded a Chair of the Board award for Historic Preservation. Additionally, Carol remains an active member of her church community. Join us in congratulating Carol at the Wurstbowl this evening. Go Blue!

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Congratulations Teresa (Ohlrich) Johnson on being one of our three 2025-26 Distinguished Alumni recipients. graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1974. While at NBHS, Teresa was a member of the Mighty Unicorn Band, The Future Teachers of America, and the Spanish Club. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in English. Teresa married Rob in 1985 and they have four children; their daughters Katie and her husband, Mark, Haley and her husband, Ben; and their sons, Jake and Ross. They have strong adoration for their grandchildren, Riley and Cameron. Teresa started her volunteer experience in 1996 at the Capital School of Austin, and later joined the Junior League of Austin. She would continue her countless hours of giving her time as soon as she and Rob moved their family back to New Braunfels in 1998. Teresa has been, and is still part of, several organizations in our community to include, the City of New Braunfels Historic Landmark Commission, Comal County Historic Landmark Commission, the Texas Treasure Business Award Committee, and the National Register Committee. Teresa was on the Steering Committee for the 175th Celebration of the Founding of New Braunfels, and has held many leadership roles, with the Sophienburg Museum and the Braunfels Foundation Trust. She was the PTA President at New Braunfels High School, New Braunfels Middle School, Oak Run, and Seele Elementary. She served as President of the NBISD Council of PTAs, and received a lifetime PTA Membership. Teresa and Rob served as President and Vice President of the NBHS All Sports Booster Club, she has led as a Grand Marshall of the Kindermaskenball Parade, and has held officer positions with the Aggie Mom’s Club and the Mid- Texas Symphony Guild. Teresa is currently the Historian of both the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Gay Forties Social Club and was an NBISD Silver Unicorn Award Recipient in 2011. She was named to the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Hall of we look forward to celebrating Teresa this evening at the Wurstbowl. Thank you Teresa for your continued support in the community. Go Blue!