Waller ISD Appreciates Caring Volunteers

Volunteer work is not solely about donating your time, it often involves donating the love you share for children. Caring volunteers donate their precious time to Waller ISD year-round assisting the schools with any task, whether tedious or fun.

Two of the many appreciated volunteers at I.T. Holleman Elementary School (HES) are Lela Page and Martha Kostack.  Lela Page is a 90 year old volunteer that has been volunteering weekly for ten consecutive years at HES in Janyce Beyer’s Kindergarten class.  Mrs. Page has four adult children of her own, three live on the Page Ranch in Hockley and one in Magnolia.  She has several grandchildren and great grandchildren, none of which attend Holleman Elementary School.  Her late husband passed away ten years ago and Mrs. Page decided to volunteer her time after his passing. 

Page said, “I love children.  After my husband passed I wanted to volunteer my time to children since I love them so.  I believe we must serve one another and serve the Lord.  I enjoy helping others but I truly enjoy helping these children.” 

Mrs. Page volunteers her time to teach the children responsibility, respect, organization, hygiene, and most of all, love.  She works with the children during the school year with various school projects.  She helped them plant beans, make Mother’s Day cards, practice their ABC’s, numbers, and reading skills, play games, and encourage them to always express their love by helping out with chores when they get home.

Another wonderful volunteer is Martha Kostack.  She is retired and a colon cancer survivor.  She volunteers weekly in Ms. Beyer’s classroom and with Ms. Dawson preparing treat bags for TAKS test takers.  She often visits the school library with the Kindergarten students.  She teaches them library etiquette and assists them with their book selection or exchange. 

Mrs. Kostak was a substitute teacher from 2000-2006 and has been a weekly volunteer since last Fall.  She has lived in Waller ISD for 48 years and has three children, all graduating from Waller ISD.  She was also an active volunteer while her children were in school. 

Kostack says, “All the teachers and students alike call me Grandma. These children are jewels and so loveable.  I just wish I could follow them to the next grade level but I will love the new ones next year just as much.” Mrs. Kostack was looking forward to baking cupcakes for the students for the last day of school.

Martha Kostack’s husband is currently battling the reoccurrence of esophageal cancer but still manages to share her precious time to volunteer for the school. 

Kindergarten teacher, Janyce Beyer said “These women are amazing.  They have been wonderful and faithful volunteers.  I am so grateful for all they do for me and for the students.”

Waller ISD appreciates Lela Page and Martha Kostack for their valuable time and for sharing their loving hearts.  

If you are a caring volunteer wishing to donate your time to Waller ISD schools, please contact 936.931.3685 for more information.