More than 115 families annually in the Gardere community now have access to quality education. That’s thanks to a high-tuition assistance program Darden successfully implemented at Gardere Community Christian School. The latest state standardized test scores show the school performing two times higher than the state and district averages in both ELA and Math. Darden also helped lead a capital campaign to secure a multipurpose building for Gardere families. The $2.5 million building will offer space for events, art and music classes, dining areas and designated academic intervention and mentoring spaces.
Personal motto:
“Serve with passion and integrity, knowing that your work is for a greater purpose.”
First set of wheels:
Geo Tracker. This little blip of a car was like driving a golf cart.
Hobby or passion:
I love to cook. My husband is Cuban, so it’s fun cooking with his family and now our kids. You can catch us in the kitchen making concoctions and happy messes.
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