Dear Students of Dripping Springs,
You are the heart of this community. As a new school year begins, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve taken together. Whether you’re a wide-eyed kindergartener holding a parent’s hand or a confident senior preparing to cross the graduation stage, this letter is for you.
When my family moved to Dripping Springs in 2007, we arrived with a kindergartner in tow and a deep desire to find the best educational opportunities for our children. We knew right away that this was the place to be. What we didn’t yet know was just how special this community would become to us.
I started as a parent volunteer—showing up in classrooms, helping with school events, and cheering from the sidelines. And in that process, I discovered something powerful: Public education thrives when the community wraps its arms around it. That belief led me to get involved beyond the school walls and, eventually, to take on a role with the Dripping Springs Education Foundation (DSEF).
Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the honor of working alongside teachers, administrators, families, and donors to help create opportunities that elevate your educational experience. From innovative classroom grants to programs that spark creativity and leadership, our work at DSEF has always been rooted in one goal: supporting you—our students—as you learn, grow, and become who you’re meant to be.
Now, stepping into a new leadership role at DSEF, I carry the past decade with me—the lessons, the stories, the triumphs—and I look ahead with hope and determination. Our goal is to build a legacy of support that starts the moment you walk through the doors as Tiger Cubs and continues until your final steps across the graduation stage.
I’ve seen what happens when we believe in our students. I’ve seen dreams take flight because a teacher had the tools to bring a lesson to life. I’ve seen you all rise—to challenges, to opportunities, to your full potential. And I want more of that for every student who walks our hallways now and in the years to come.
It’s my greatest joy to continue fundraising and advocating for the people—students and educators—who make Dripping Springs ISD so exceptional. You inspire us. You drive us. And we are here for you.
So as you begin this new school year, know that we are cheering for you every step of the way. You are the reason we do this work. You are our legacy.
With love and pride,
Amy Embrey
Dripping Springs Education Foundation
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