Meet the scholars who received Tomorrow's Teacher and other Scholarships
R. Lee and Barbara Harris see teachers as the unsung heroes of our society and were concerned by the limited scholarship choices available at K-State for prospective teachers. In 1999, Lee and Barb founded the Tomorrow's Teacher Scholarship Program to help young people of Kansas realize their desire to pursue careers in teaching.
160 scholars have graduated since 1999 involving both the Tomorrow’s Teacher Award and the Barbara C. Blatz Award, positively impacting thousands of students in their classrooms.
Barbara C. Blatz and her husband John were dedicated to promoting educational initiatives in the communities where they lived including Kansas City, Topeka and Colorado Springs. Barbara worked closely with Lee and Barb Harris in support of the Tomorrow's Teacher Scholarship Program. The Barbara C. Blatz Award serves as a legacy to promote education of Kansans who wish to become teachers.
Established in honor of Mrs. Blatz's passion for education and community.
Lydia and Elvon Skeen's dedication to teaching and providing educational opportunities to students was evident throughout their lives. Always loyal to Kansas State University, the Skeens established the single largest commitment ever provided to K-State's College of Education. The endowed fund will accrue over $1 million to support outstanding College of Education students.
Over $1 million in endowed funds supporting future educators.