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Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union announces 2019 ‘Extreme Classroom Makeover’ winners

Annual competition supports Cypress-Fairbanks teachers, enhances classroom experience

HOUSTON, TX (August 21, 2019)Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union (Cy-Fair FCU) announced the winners of its Extreme Classroom Makeover competition, awarding nearly $2,000 to several Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (ISD) teachers. The competition is designed to honor educators who show a commitment to their students, and would benefit from a classroom update to enhance the learning environment and experience. This year, three Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (ISD) teachers received $500 to update their respective elementary, middle or high school classrooms in order to maximize learning and promote student participation. The credit union also awarded $150 to three runners-up.

“The Extreme Classroom Makeover competition is designed to let our local teachers know that we see and appreciate the amazing work they pour into our kids,” said Cy-Fair FCU President and CEO Cameron Dickey. “And we want to honor that commitment and passion by beautifying and updating their classrooms to enhance their learning spaces, for them and their students. Cy-Fair FCU and the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD have a rich history, so we jump at any opportunity to invest in our local schools and support our teachers.”

This year Cy-Fair FCU distributed the awards before an audience of the recipients’ peers at the annual Cy-Fair ISD Teacher Conference. Each recipient received a special mention before the keynote address of the conference.

The competition began 11 years ago and Cy-Fair FCU has now awarded nearly $20,000 to local teachers for classroom makeovers. The recipients of Cy-Fair FCU’s 2018 Extreme Classroom Makeover include the following:

$500 Recipients:

  • Paula Beltran – Cypress Falls High School
  • Lyndsey Whorley – Aragon Junior High
  • Sarah Yeppez – Francone Elementary

$150 Runner-Up Recipients:

  • Liz Starr – Jersey Village High School
  • Kellye Kaspar – Smith Junior High
  • Julie Hopper-Norvell – Ault Elementary

About Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union

Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union (www.cyfairfcu.org) is a full-service credit union in southeast Texas. Originally founded in 1956 with 10 members to serve employees of the Cy-Fair Independent School District, Cy-Fair FCU now has more than 25,000 members and serves anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within Harris County and parts of Waller County.

Contacts

Cameron Dickey
President + Chief Executive Officer
281.571.5007 | cdickey@cyfairfcu.org

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