Donald and Geraldine Pierson were a dedicated educators.  

Donald earned his master's degree in education from The University of Arizona in 1969.  He began his administrative career at Cochise Elementary School, later at Naco Elementary School, finally in the Marana School District.  He was honored and proud to open Thornydale Elementary School in 1975 and served as the principal until his retirement in 1990.  

Geraldine earned her master's degree in music from The University of Arizona in 1969.  She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming and began her teaching career in Phoenix, Arizona.  She taught in the Bisbee area as a traveling music teacher and was the children's choir director and organist at Covenant Presbyterian Church.  As  a traveling music teacher,  she served several schools and had several hundred students.  Once the Pierson's moved to Tucson she worked at Howenstein, part of the Tucson #1 school district.  She retired in 1998.  

The Pierson family is honoring their memory/legacy by establishing an endowed scholarship in the College of Education at The University of Arizona.  Please consider making a donation to the Pierson Family Endowed Scholarship in the College of  Education to support future educators in their memory.  Any donation amount is accepted and appreciated, but we encourage you to also contact your employer to potentially match your donation.  Thank you for your consideration. ~ The Don Pierson Family

Scholarships awarded as of July 2023 - Three (one alumni from Marana Public Schools)