As owner of the Jerry Durant Auto Group in Weatherford, Texas, Jerry Durant has overseen the daily operations of the dealership for the past 45 years. Nominated for the Time Dealer of the Year award in 2014, Mr. Durant also works closely with the city and chamber of commerce to improve the community. One of the ways he does this is through his work with the Weatherford Independent School District Education Foundation, which he founded.
As a nonprofit organization, the foundation works to generate private support for educational aspects within the school district. These areas benefit the children and teachers and foster a creative approach to education. In addition, the foundation awards continuing education scholarships to teachers and funds grants for use toward innovative programs.
On June 1, 2015, the foundation’s board members attended the district’s staff recognition assembly and announced the 2015 Grant Award recipients. The foundation received 32 grant applications and decided to award 15 applicants with grant amounts totaling more than $60,000. Since 2001, the foundation has given the teachers more than $913,000 in grants.
As a nonprofit organization, the foundation works to generate private support for educational aspects within the school district. These areas benefit the children and teachers and foster a creative approach to education. In addition, the foundation awards continuing education scholarships to teachers and funds grants for use toward innovative programs.
On June 1, 2015, the foundation’s board members attended the district’s staff recognition assembly and announced the 2015 Grant Award recipients. The foundation received 32 grant applications and decided to award 15 applicants with grant amounts totaling more than $60,000. Since 2001, the foundation has given the teachers more than $913,000 in grants.