Polk Oil Company and ExxonMobil grant 17 schools funds to enhance their math and science programs.  On February 5th Brookshire Brothers Vice President of Petroleum and Convenience Stores presented checks for $500 to the school principals and superintendents from throughout the region served by Polk Pick It Up stores.
 
Joining Williams was ExxonMobil's Territory Manager Jack Sears.  Sears talked about the company's Educational Alliance Math and Science School Grant program and commended the recipients for their efforts in the classroom.
 
The honorees gathered at the Ellen Trout Zoo's Educational complex. Education Curator Charlotte Henley also briefed the educators about the Zoo's programming that aligns with and enhances curriculum.
 
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Congratulations to the following recipients. We look forward to seeing how the grants impact students in the classroom.
 
Dorinda Wade - Principal, Dunbar Primary School
 
Sarah Hottman - Superintendent, Etoile Elementary School
 
Karen Vinson - Principal, Kurth Elementary School
 
Deborah Revels - Principal, Crockett High School
 
Jana Lowe  - Principal, Leggett ISD
 
Lenora Foy - Principal, Kennard High School
 
Dale Morton - Superintendent, Wells High School
 
Robin Stowe - Principal, Slack Elementary School
 
Jana Muckleroy - Principal, Central Heights Elementary School
 
Robin Herbst -  Assist. Principal, Hudson Middle School
 
Jesus Gomez - Principal, Lufkin Middle School
 
Melanie Stubblefield - Principal, Huntington Elementary School
 
Diana Moore - Principal, Diboll Primary School
 
Anita Byrd -Assist. Principal, Central Elementary/ISD
 
Derrick James - Principal, Garrett Primary School
 
Judy Leediker - Principal, Crockett Junior High School
 
Mark Smith - Principal, Lufkin High School