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Teaching to the Spirit of Every Child

Dr. Chavez’s Tribute Video

Pledge Now For more information, please contact Sharon Yarbrough, Director of Development and Communications at sharon.yarbrough@austin.utexas.edu.

The Maxie’s Tribute Video

Volunteers make a difference in the lives of UT Elementary School students every day. Mentors, reading support providers and special event supervision volunteers are part of our Little Longhorn Community. Alice and Keith Maxie have been volunteers and donors at UT Elementary for 10 years, serving our students in so… read more 

Nicole Hershey’s Tribute Video

UT Elementary School and “big” UT have a special relationship. As a UT student, Nicole Hershey interned at the school and then became a permanent substitute before joining the faculty. In this video, Nicole reflects on how UT Elementary has shaped her career. Pledge Now For more information, please contact Sharon… read more 

Stella’s Tribute Video

As UT Elementary School brings to a close the most unique year in its 17-year history, we want to share what Stella, one of our fourth-grade students, says about her experiences at the school since Pre-K. Pledge Now For more information, please contact Sharon Yarbrough, Director of Development and Communications… read more 

UT Elementary’s Response to COVID-19

UT Elementary was one of the first schools in the Austin area to announce a transition to online learning due to the Coronavirus pandemic. While it was not an easy decision, our school district has the benefit of experience due to UT Charter School sites throughout the state. Many of… read more 

Mickey Klein Exemplifies What It Means to Be a Mentor

It isn’t many students who have the chance to be mentored by someone as dedicated as Mickey Klein, a UT Elementary School mentor for 14 years. Even though Mr. Klein is retired but continues to pursue professional and personal interests, he also wanted to find a way to stay involved… read more 

Visualize Graduation Society Event Postponed

In light of recent events, the Visualize Graduation Society Fundraising Dinner slated for April 23 has been postponed. We will work with our honorary hosts Alice and Keith Maxie as well as our Dan Burck Award honoree President Greg L. Fenves to find a date later this year. All of… read more 

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