Dripping Springs duo selected as writing champions
Dripping Springs High School students Tensley Glenn and Michael Martinets were among ten winners selected in the Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s annual Youth Tour essay contest. The contest winners will visit Washington, D.C., June 7-16 on an all-expenses paid trip, joining nearly 1,500 students from around the country. They will visit historic sites, meet their local representatives, and see government in action firsthand. Winners were recognized at a Dec. 1 awards dinner.
Dripping Springs ISD honors board members
January is School Board Recognition Month and Dripping Springs ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. The theme of this year’s recognition month is “All-Star Team.”
Dripping Springs ISD Board members have served an average of 4.5 years.
“We are very fortunate to have School Board members who are well-versed in the field of education, care deeply about their community, and always keep what’s best for students in the forefront,” said Superintendent Bruce Gearing in a statement. “Their contributions reflect an intense 12-month commitment that includes much more than attendance at meetings.”
Gearing added school board members provide “outstanding vision and leadership while serving as a critical link between the community and our schools.”
Who’s on the DSISD Board of Trustees?
Carrie Fontana Kroll
Board president
Elected May 2012
Advocacy and Health Policy Director
Barbara Stroud
Board Vice President
Elected May 2008
Attorney/Mediator
Shelly Reeves
Board Secretary
Elected May 2010
Community Volunteer/Office Manager
Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick
Elected May 2015
Adjunct Professor
Ron Jones
Elected May 2014
Consultant
Shannon O’Connor
Elected May 2015
Accountant
Jon Thompson
Elected May 2013
Consultant
