DSEF hires Executive Director — Lou Mandy Bruggman
The Dripping Springs Education Foundation (DSEF) introduces Lou Mandy Bruggman as its new Executive Director. Ms. Bruggman brings nine years of non-profit and fundraising experience to her new role. Most recently, she was the Vice President of Philanthropy and Director of Planned Giving with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming where she was named as a national finalist for Resource Development Professional of the Year. She previously served as Volunteer Coordinator for the Voices of Children, Inc., and the Twin City Mission, both in Bryan, Texas.
Ms. Bruggman is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Communication, with a minor in Sociology.
A Texas native, Bruggman returns to central Texas to raise her three daughters, alongside her husband Allen, who recently joined the staff of the Dripping Springs ISD Communications Office.
Give a BIG Hand to our Program Partners! SouthStar Bank, AMM Collision and Baylor Scott & White Health!
Denim & Diamonds Gala
Once again, our wonderful community showed up to support the Dripping Springs Education Foundation in a big way! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, teachers and gala attendees for all that you do. Your support will affect the lives of countless students! This event would not be possible without the time, treasure, and talents of many gracious volunteers. Thank you all for sharing your unique and special gifts with the Dripping Springs Education Foundation. You give your absolute best for our students and teachers.
2018 Gala Chair, Whitney Herrera
Please note our sponsors and enjoy photos here courtesy of Jetter Photography.
Thanks to all our wonderful teams and sponsors for another successful and fun Schoolhouse Scramble!
SPECIAL thanks to our title sponsor — Terry Garnett's Propane
Look forward to the 10th Annual Schoolhouse Scramble in 2019!
Innovative Teacher Grants
The Dripping Springs Education Foundation exists to provide every teacher the opportunity to Reach Higher and Inspire others to do the same. One way we encourage this is through Innovative Teaching Grants. These grants are YOUR OPPORTUNITY to Reach Higher and Inspire!
Student Leadership Grants
DSEF has a long tradition of recognizing leadership among our students. The Student Leadership Grants are designed to foster the development of students’ leadership skills through their efforts to serve their school, our community, or others in the world around us. Students, together with their faculty sponsors, apply for the grants during the fall semester.
