Out For Education
Quarterly Newsletter - December 2023
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Board Officers
President: Brandi Lira
Brandi has 17 years experience as an educator, 10 in school leadership as an assistant principal and high school principal. She was named OutSmart Magazine's Gayest & Greatest Female Favorite LGBTQ High School Teacher for 2023. This is Brandi's third year on the board with Out For Education. She has served as board secretary for the last two years.
Vice President: Wayne Lopes
Wayne has served as an educator for 14 years, six in school leadership as an administrator. Additionally he was an adjunct professor and served on various educational committees with ISDs and TEA. This is Wayne's first year serving on the board for Out For Education, but he has served as a volunteer and avid supporter of the organization for many years.
Treasurer: Roy Rivera
Secretary: Ryan Fountain
2022 - 2023 Report Card
What We've Been Up To
Katy Pride
Yoga & Chillz with Yogi Dynamics
Woodlands Pride
Rice Pride Fall Festival
OutSmart Magazine's Gayest & Greatest Reader's Choice Awards
We are proud to announce that two of our executive board directors were named Gayest & Greatest Reader's Choice winners for 2023. Congratulations to Dr. Roy Rivera for defending his title as Best Physical Therapist! Congratulations to Brandi Lira for being named Favorite Female LGBTQ High School Educator!
Pride Threads Website Relaunch
1st Annual Jingle Belles & Balls Fun Run
We hosted our first annual Jingle Belles and Balls (and everything in-between) Fun Run. Y'all showed out with some amazing costumes! With your help we raised over 4,500 dollars! Thank you to all the donors, participants, Houston Pride Band, Violet, Pride Threads and Buddys Bar! We can't wait to continue this new annual tradition.
Scholarship Applications are OPEN!
Important Notes:
- Most students spend about 30 minutes to an hour submitting their applications with the essay taking up most of the time and effort
- Most recent transcript is required
- Teacher/professor/professional recommendation is required
- There is a service requirement for all recipients (volunteering/participating with OFE)
- Open to LGBTQIA+ students of all ages (high school seniors and beyond)
- Open to students whose parents are in the LGBTQIA+ community
- Students who received an OFE scholarship in the past and wish to apply for an extension will do so through the same application link. One application for all!
Upcoming Events
January
January Mix & Mingle Happy Hour (Date TBA)
Barrys Bootcamp Workout (Date TBA)
February
Love No So Straight Up, February 14th, 2024
Scholarship Interview Volunteer Opportunities
Stay Connected!
Email: contact@outforeducation.org
Website: www.outforeducation.org
Location: PO Box 66710 Houston, Texas 77266
Phone: 281-671-0029
Instagram: outforedhouston
Facebook: facebook.com/outforeducation
Twitter: @outforedhouston