Meet the dentist who’s teaching children healthy habits with an assist from wildlife creatures. Boa constrictors and kangaroos and tarantulas are showstoppers that get a chorus of “oohs and aahs when The Creature Teacher visits elementary and pre-school classrooms around North Texas. Bringing a wildlife program to Fort Worth schools to discuss dental hygiene might…
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD voters to decide four school bond propositions on November 7 Voters who live within Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD will have the opportunity to decide a multi-proposition school bond proposal in November. The school district’s board of trustees voted unanimously in August to call an election for Nov. 7 that is projected to address…
In the heart of the Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District, an inspiring initiative is quietly reshaping the landscape of youth development. Meet Biviana Esparza and Hunter Grice, passionate advocates for empowering young minds, as they take us on a journey into the PALs (Peer Assistance Leadership) program, a driving force for future leaders. The…
In the vibrant halls of Chisholm Trail High School, a world of rhythmic creativity and expressive movement comes alive through the Dance department. Amber Hallowell, Assistant Dance Director, graciously shares insights into this thriving program that nurtures talents and builds confident performers. The Chisholm Trail High School Dance department spans a range of levels, catering…
A passion for supporting children and fostering community connections has led Ally Surface into a remarkable journey of advocacy and leadership. Her career path to Director of the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD’s Education Foundation was carved through tireless volunteer efforts and an unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of students, educators, and…
In bustling Fort Worth, the community of Tarrant County College finds inspiration in the dynamic leadership of Zarina Blankenbaker, current President of TCC Northwest campus. Her journey is one that exemplifies the power of resilience, dedication, and a profound commitment to education and service. Zarina grew up as a child of parents from two different…
Small businesses play integral parts in the Saginaw economy. They are the backbone of our great community. When you spend money at a privately owned Saginaw store, that money goes to pay a worker in your neighborhood, who, in turn, is likely to spend money at another neighborhood business. The more that small businesses leverage…
I often get asked what is a compound medication. The traditional role of compounding pharmacies is to make medications for specific patients with needs that can’t be met by commercially available products. It could be as simple as making a liquid medication for a patient that can’t swallow pills, a dose that is not available,…
Two hands-on learning labs, an amphitheater, a fossil wall, and more than 25 acres of outdoor learning space and trails will soon become the newest classroom space in EMS ISD. This is part of the new Discovery Lab Learning Center that is set to open in the spring for all EMS ISD teachers and students…