The Van Alstyne Education Foundation (VAEF) has hired an Executive Director.  Dacia McBryde, a 2007 graduate of Van Alstyne High School, will be working with VAEF to increase scholarship funding for our students, as well as increase exposure and organization of the Foundation, which has previously been run completely on a volunteer basis.  McBryde will also serve as a Community and Career Liaison with Van Alstyne Independent School District.  She will be visiting all VAISD campuses to bring more exposure to the academic achievements happening in our district.  This will include meeting with students, beginning in the 8^th grade, to focus on college readiness.  McBryde graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors in 2011 and a Masters in 2013.  She previously worked as an Assistant Director at the University of Arkansas, recruiting Texas students to attend the U of A and helping potential students with admissions and scholarships.  She has over four years of experience working in higher education and is excited to be coming back to VAISD.  Once a Panther, always a Panther!

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