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Waller ISD says “Thank you” to Bill and Marsha Jordan

For years Bill and Marsha Jordan have been active supporters of Waller ISD. Through the years, they’ve helped schools and programs close to $5 million.
     Bill, an auctioneer and volunteer, and Marsha, substitute teacher and volunteer, are the proud parents of Teel Jordan, now in eighth grade at Waller Junior High (WJH). But the Jordans aren’t active volunteers only at the school where their son attends; they go above and beyond for all students in WISD. They have taken part in volunteer work and fundraising events for Waller High School (WHS), WJH, Schultz Middle School (SMS), Holleman Elementary (HES), Jones Elementary (JES), Fields Store Elementary (FSE), and the band and football programs.
     Marsha has accepted multiple long term substitute teacher positions, but will turn down a paying job if there is volunteer work somewhere in Waller ISD that needs to be done. She has also been a PTO officer at SMS and HES. 
     When Bill accepts the opportunity to work an auction for a school or group, he personally visits local business to solicit donations and buyers. He reminds them how important it is to give back to the children in their community.
     Together they work closely with principals and sponsors to support needs and desires. Volunteering is not an option for the Jordans; they take on various tasks as their personal duty to make sure faculty, staff, and students have the support they need.
     At HES, the Jordans were the leading parents involved in the 2001 playground fundraiser, “Families Supporting Cash & Coins for Safe Play.” In Feb. 2001, an auction and barbecue held at the Lion’s Club in Waller raised around $47,000. Bill and Marsha were responsible for helping to organize the fundraiser, acquiring many donated items, and Bill was the auctioneer. They helped to bring the community together to support HES’ endeavor. Because of their efforts, the playground fundraiser was a great success. They continue take an active role in HES’ annual Fall Festival.
     “Holleman’s faculty, staff and students appreciate the support and time that the Jordan family has contributed to our playground and PTO Fall Festival fundraisers,” HES Principal Merilyn Godwin said.
     Just in the two years the Jordans have helped FSE with the PTO’s annual “Breakfast with Santa” Auction, close to $40,000 has been raised.
     “The success was not just because of what Bill and Marsha did the day of the actual event, but the hours they spent prior encouraging buyers, collecting auction items, meeting with PTO chairpersons, and making purchases themselves. Sharing their expertise on how to conduct such an event has helped set the quality tone for the event and its continued success. Most definitely this fundraising event would not have reached this caliber in just two short years without their time and talents,” FSE Principal Amy Lacey said.
     At WJH, the Jordans have raised money for the Bulldog Bike Ride. Marsha has worked as a volunteer and helped with teacher appreciation weeks. The Jordans also participate at a high level in most fundraisers and collection drives.
     “The Jordans are true servants to Waller ISD tirelessly giving not only of their own time but also working to involve others in assisting WISD,” WJH Principal Troy Mooney said.
     “Mr. and Mrs. Jordan have done an outstanding job of raising funds for WHS.  They are vital to the continued success of many of our extracurricular programs,” WHS Principal Kelly Baehren said.
     The Jordans are also active in the band program’s annual dinner and auction, and the football program’s annual “Football Frenzy.” Over the last six years, the band auction has raised approximately $60,000 and last year alone, the “Football Frenzy” raised approximately $70,000.
     At SMS, the Jordans help with the annual “Family Fun Fest”. In two years they have raised over $80,000.
     “They are absolutely wonderful people,” SMS Principal Brian Merrell said, “They are loyal to the teachers and students in the district. They take an active and vocal stance for what’s right and what’s needed.”
     “We sincerely appreciate the dedicated support Bill and Marsha Jordan provide for Waller ISD and the community,” WISD Superintendent Richard McReavy said.
     For all they do, have done, and will do. Waller ISD would like to say “Thank You to Bill and Marsha Jordan.”