2026 SCholarships are Closed! Winners will be announced at the Rise and Teach conference

2025 Scholarship Winners

We are excited to celebrate the next generation of educators as we announce the winners of the 2025 Rise and Teach Scholarship. These outstanding individuals are stepping into the future of education, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to support their journey. A heartfelt thank you to Howard College, Education Service Center Region 15, and HEB for their generous monetary donations, which have made these scholarships possible. Together, we are empowering the future of teaching! 

ESC REGION 15 Scholarship: $500.00

Presenters: Laura Strube, Deputy Director, Traci Terrill, Education Specialist (CTE), and Dr. Michael Bohensky, Executive Leadership Specialist

Alexis Gutierrez San Angelo Central HS Senior

H-E-B Scholarship: $500.00

Presenters: Odessa Schmid, San Angelo H-E-B Community Coordinator

Liliana Aguero Abilene TLCA HS Senior

Ayla Doran Schleicher Co. (Eldorado) HS Senior

Erick Garcia San Felipe Del-Rio HS Senior

Allison Halfmann Wall HS Senior

Gabrielle Hernandez San Angelo Central HS Senior

Heaven Lopez San Angelo Lake View HS Senior

Jenna Morris Wall HS Senior

Stetson Coffey Olfen HS Junior

Jack Harris Schleicher Co. (Eldorado) HS Junior

Katelyn Ramon San Felipe Del-Rio HS Junior 

Howard College Scholarship: $500.00

Presenter: Ashley Harper, Texas 2-Step Coordinator, Howard College

Kelby Miller Irion County HS

Rachel Rangel Olfen HS