You Made the Galaxy Gala Out of This World

Galaxy Gala: An Out of this World Success! Over $145,000 Raised

Over 300 galaxy explorers, aka guests of the Pflugerville Education Foundation's Galaxy Gala, beamed in on February 1, 2020 to the Courtyard Marriott in Pflugerville for some cosmic fun. CBS Austin Chief Meteorologist, Chikage Windler, was a superstar emcee.

The Galaxy Gala hit an out of this world record, exceeding last year's goal by twenty-seven percent over last year's event, thanks to our generous supporters who participated in the stellar silent auction, the big bang bottle pull, and the pacey paddles up.

With the help of major sponsors like Webber, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, and Pfluger Architects, the Foundation will be able to use funds raised at the Galaxy Gala for innovative teaching grants, professional development and student scholarships.

We’re teaching students how to become members of society, how to make friends, how to be self-confident, how to treat each other, and how to be self-motivated to reach goals.

My "verse" is Teaching!

2018 District Teacher of the Year, Annalee Miller, inspired guests with her presentation. Mrs. Miller's 4th grade class and other children at Pflugerville Elementary School are exploring coding skills and media thanks to a grant from the Pflugerville Education Foundation. Mrs. Miller created a Technology Club to inspire her students to explore different careers.

Watch One of Mrs. Miller's Projects

Men and Women in Black were on the scene to make sure everyone had a great time!

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A Galactic Talent Show

Thank You and Congratulations!

Three PFISD Schools competed for prizes totaling $9,000. The teams transported the audience to a higher realm of existence where dance is the name of the game!

Brookhollow Elementary had a feeling they could take home the $5,000 first place prize sponsored by H-E-B's Tournament of Champions. They did wow the audience with their dance performance to "I Got a Feeling"!

Mott Elementary Teachers and staff encourage guests to "Sing, Sing, Sing" with their performance and they were rewarded with the $3,000 second place prize.

Highland Park Elementary thrilled the audience and took home the $1,000 third place prize with their performance set to Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Weiss High School Performing Arts took guests through a Time Warp with their creative performance.

Thank you to our honorary judges

Renae Mitchell,

PFISD Board of Trustees

The Honorable Victor Gonzales

Xavier Vasquez, H-E-B Pflugerville

Special Thanks to our Volunteers

More than 40 volunteers helped to make this year's gala a special experience for guests. The PEF Board and staff extend a heartfelt appreciation to all who gave their time in support of PEF's mission!

Our volunteer committee, headed up by chair Andrea Hardemon, spent months planning the Galaxy Gala. Thank you to our committee members Sidra Carzola, Jodi Leckbee-Chan, Kat Crawford, Kelly Daniel, Gayle Heath, Michel Hudson, Tonya McWilliams, Miriam Mooreman, Gloria Shinkawa, and Woody Woodkey.