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Season 2, Episode 6
MISD Education Foundation - Tiffany Ortiz
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In this episode of The MISD Athletics Show, host Chris Doelle interviews Tiffany Ortiz, Executive Director of the Montgomery ISD Education Foundation. Tiffany discusses the history, mission, and growth of the Foundation, which was created in 2014 to bridge funding gaps and enrich educational opportunities across Montgomery ISD. She shares details on the Foundation's $145,000 grant cycle, its three signature annual fundraising events, and the community traditions surrounding the MoTown Showdown rivalry week.
Key Topics & Timestamps
[00:00] – Mission & History of the Foundation
• Executive Director Tiffany Ortiz has served in her role since 2021, building on the non-profit's inception in 2014 by community servant leaders.
• The Foundation was established following state legislation to fill funding gaps and provide innovative classroom resources that state funding does not cover.
• While traditional booster clubs focus on specific athletic programs, the Education Foundation supports the entire student body across all campuses and disciplines.
[02:15] – Classroom Grants & The "Grant Express"
• The Foundation is awarding $145,000 to Montgomery ISD educators this school year, continuing a steady trajectory from $100,000 two years ago and $125,000 last year.
• Grant applications are currently open for all Montgomery ISD teachers through early December at https://montgomeryisdef.org/.
• In January 2027, board members will ride a school bus for the Grant Express, visiting every campus in the district to surprise teachers with oversized grant checks.
[04:30] – Three Signature Annual Fundraisers
• Victory Breakfast: Takes place Monday, September 14th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, featuring a "State of the District" address by Superintendent Dr. Ruffin and catering from Barbecue. Co-chaired by Angela Storseth-Cooper, and Sarah Ray, the event debuts a new MISD Coaches Panel moderated by Athletic Director Brad LaPlante.
• Annual Golf Tournament: Hosted each October at April Sound Country Club, bringing together 40 community teams.
• Annual Soirée: The Foundation’s largest event, set for Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the Margaritaville Conference Center for 600 attendees. Features live and silent auctions, including last year's MoTown Showdown coin toss auction that raised $17,000.
[07:15] – MoTown Showdown Rivalry Week Initiatives
• Over 10,000 spectators are expected on Friday, September 18th as the 3–0 Montgomery Bears take on the 3–0 Lake Creek Lions.
• PB&J Drive: Students from both high schools unite during rivalry week to collect peanut butter and jelly for the Montgomery County Food Bank.
• Chick-fil-A Partnership: Local drive-thrus donate a portion of sales during rivalry week when customers mention "Go Bears" or "Go Lions".
• Custom Spirit Merchandise: Partnering with local vendor Team Spirit, Inc. to offer customized 3D UV decals, cowbells, clear bags, nail decals, and tumblers on both sides of the stadium.
[10:30] – Community Unity & Getting Involved
• Tiffany reflects on being a Montgomery High alumnus whose children will attend Lake Creek, highlighting the district's unified spirit across both feeder patterns.
• Community members and local businesses can visit https://montgomeryisdef.org/ to apply for grants, register golf teams, join subcommittees, or make donations.
Notable Quotes
"While booster clubs focus on athletics primarily, the Education Foundation as a whole, we focus on the entire student." — Tiffany Ortiz
"Our board is extremely motivated and they take our tagline, 'Fueling Extraordinary Education,' extremely serious this year. We're making waves and getting ready to write $145,000 worth of big checks." — Tiffany Ortiz
"One thing about Montgomery and Montgomery ISD that's truly special is that it brings everyone together." — Tiffany Ortiz
Resources & Links Mentioned
• Official Website: https://montgomeryisdef.org/
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