Make online donations to Texas VFW Programs:
(This link is for Texas VFW. To donate specifically to Texas VFW Foundation, use the Donate button on the Foundation page.)
Make DISASTER RELIEF donations to Texas VFW Foundation
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VFW TEACHER of the YEAR AWARDS
Every year the Texas VFW recognizes an Outstanding Classroom Teacher for Grades K-5, 6-8, and
9-12. These teachers are selected from nominations received from Posts and Districts throughout Texas.
The state winners are then forwarded to National VFW for competition at the National Level.
Learn more about the VFW's Teacher of the Year Program
Rules & Eligibility Requirements
VFW Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Entry Form
Scholarship Programs Teacher Request Form
Teacher Award District Reporting Packet
K-5th Grades
2020-21 Citizenship Education Teacher Award K-5th Grades
Heather Marie Kaldis
Brenham Elementary, Brenham, Texas
Post 7104, Brenham, Texas, District 17
6th-8th Grades
2020-21 Citizenship Education Teacher Award 6th-8th Grades
Esther Millette
Eula Secondary School, Clyde, Texas
Post 6873, Abilene, Texas, District 8
9th-12th Grades
2020-21 Citizenship Education Teacher Award 9th-12th Grades
Ronald Castro
Yes Prep Academy – White Oak,
Houston, Texas
Post 8790, Houston, Texas, District 4