Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts

Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts

Organization: Temple Education Foundation (TEF)

Geographic Scope: Temple High School, Temple, TX

Program Overview:
Established by 1949 Temple High School graduate Boyd Taylor, this grant recognizes the profound impact of liberal arts teachers. Mr. Taylor, now an author of five novels and numerous short stories, created this grant to counter the emphasis on STEM in high schools and support teachers who inspire critical thinking and creativity in the liberal arts.

Award Amount: $5,000 per year

Eligible Applicants:

Liberal arts high school teachers at Temple High School

Focus Areas:

Professional development opportunities for liberal arts teachers

Certifications, courses, and training in liberal arts disciplines

Language immersion programs

Advanced study in humanities, languages, arts, social sciences

Applicant Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate:

Instructional expertise with innovation and creativity in teaching methods and classroom activities

Student engagement ability across varied backgrounds and abilities, cultivating joy of learning and critical thinking

Professional growth through participation in activities that improve knowledge and skill in the liberal arts

Leadership and mentoring by sharing classroom success through mentoring, curriculum development, publishing, and/or presentations

Contact Information:

Phone: (254) 215-6125

Address: 401 Santa Fe Way, Temple, TX 76501

Website: templeeducationfoundation.org

Background

Boyd Taylor attended Temple College and the University of Texas, earning a B.A. with Honors and an LL.B. He was influenced by liberal arts teachers Olivia Jones (Latin and History) and Mary Elizabeth Holden (English) during his high school years. At the university level, he served as editor of Temple College newspaper, member of state championship debate team, and was on the Editorial Board of the Texas Law Review at UT Law School. He received the Wright Morrow Scholarship and is a Keaton Fellow.