May 17, 2010

Meeting Mrs. Purefoy

I enjoyed a special visit today from Mrs. Debra Purefoy, our school namesake.  I showed her a few pictures of the school building under construction and we chatted a bit about her life and my vision for the library.

Mrs. Purefoy has been a teacher for over 30 years, mostly as a high school Spanish teacher with a few years as an elementary teacher too.  She loves to read and learn and especially enjoys books that are funny or sweet - like Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren.

Mr. and Mrs. Purefoy are already planning to help out a bit at our new school next year - keep an eye out for her next year in the Purefoy Library.  Thanks so much for visting Mrs. Purefoy!

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More about the Purefoys... 

Debra Purefoy has taught for 33 years and 21 of those in FISD. Her passion for teaching and for reaching out to her students is a gift. She believes each student is placed in her classroom for a reason and makes herself available to make a difference in their lives. For her, the content of her Spanish lessons are important, but the character lessons by quiet example are just as meaningful. She and her husband make a formidable “dream team,” in benefiting the students of FISD. The only city manager of Frisco, George Purefoy has been working for the city and our youth since 1987. His efforts on behalf of Frisco ISD have been unmatched. He has insisted on collaboration and joint ventures that have saved taxpayer dollars and effectively created unique partnerships to stimulate the economy and provide great opportunities for the young people of FISD.

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