Kyrene Schools Community Foundation

Thank you, Isiah Teran, Director YMCA -Tempe, for donating clothing and sports gear for our community. We appreciate your partnership.

This afternoon we want to celebrate Kyrene Values Educators Awardee Regina Fralia, an Instructional Assistant in a CCB classroom at Kyrene de la Esperanza! Read what her nominator had to say about how she lives the Kyrene Value of Compassion:

"Throughout her time at Kyrene de la Esperanza, Mrs. Fralia has shown compassion by creating welcoming classrooms where every student feels seen, valued, and part of the community. She works closely with both special education and general education teachers to make lessons accessible and engaging for all, ensuring students can participate fully alongside their peers."

This evening, the Kyrene Values Educators Awardee we're celebrating is Kyrene de la Paloma, English Language Development Teacher, Elizabeth Hammer! Read what her nominator had to say about how she lives the Kyrene Value of Collaboration:

"Elizabeth consistently demonstrates collaboration to support her team by offering encouragement, guidance, and constant communication. With new team members at 5 schools and a new program, she has been a strong leader throughout the learning process for everyone to feel comfortable in their position and to provide what's best for our students. All with positivity and a smile on her face!"

It's that time of the quarter! This week, we're celebrating our Kyrene Values Awards Quarter 4 winners. The first member of we're celebrating is Kyrene del Milenio art teacher, Pam Olney! Read what her nominator had to say about how she lives the Kyrene Value of Courage:

"Pam’s career is a testament to her resilience, initiative, and unwavering dedication to our community. She does not simply uphold the Kyrene Values—she lives them. When invited to transition to new roles, she embraces the change with enthusiasm, eager to expand her expertise and challenge herself in new ways. Rather than remaining within the comfort of familiarity, she consistently chooses growth."