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)
For those who would like to make a gift via a credit card follow this link:
https://give.uafoundation.org/education
On the drop down menu select Pierson Family Scholarship in Education, it is one of the middle options on the drop down menu.
We are grateful for your consideration of donating any gift amount.
For those who would like to make gifts via check to the Endowment.
Please make checks payable to:
UA Foundation-College of Education
In the memo or with an attached note, please indicate gift is for the Pierson Family Endowed Scholarship
Checks should be mailed to:
University of Arizona Foundation
1111 N. Cherry Ave. Tucson, AZ 85721
Contact human resources for you company, they can likely set this up with endowment name and number:
University Of Arizona Foundation
The Pierson Family Scholarship 20-11-2542
If you are having difficulty or need a tax ID please contact us at the email below. However, before you commit, please ask your employer if they offer matching donations.
However, anything beyond the endowment amount will be awarded along with the $1000, so if you wish you can still donate.