Lisa Forney was nominated by her friend, Ayeshah Kahn.
Ms. Forney works well after hours making sure everything and everyone is taken care of. Kahn has personally seen how she works to make the community a better place by constantly giving back, creating projects that are monumental in bringing people together and helping to better everyone's lives.
"She is a blessing at the school and within the community," Kahn said. "She really is awe inspiring with all the work she puts in and her boundless energy."
When I first met Lisa in college, she was FOCUSED on her goals for the future. She is a compassionate and caring woman who makes the world a better place. The world needs more people like Lisa.
My daughter Lisa was a wonderful and responsible child growing up. She was always mature beyond her years. Even as a child, she always loved to helped her sisters and her parents or anyone that needed help. As I reflect upon her childhood and the Life Changer nomination, it really is indicative of the kind of person Lisa was as a child and really is now as an adult. She's sincere, respectful, hard-working, self-motivated and unselfish. Additionally, Lisa is an exceptional daughter, wife, sibling, aunt, mother and person. Lisa truly has the heart of a servant and it makes me extremely proud as her dad that she's being considered for this award. It gives me great pleasure to know that Lisa is being considered for such a prestigious honor. She is definitely a difference maker and a life changer.
With the state of the world being what it is today, I am proud to say that Lisa Forney is a person that has compassion and cares about others. Mrs. Forney is not part of the "What About Me" generation. I want to say two words, "Thank You."
Lisa Forney and I attended the same church in Katy, Texas along with her husband and daughter. I admire her efforts in reaching out to Hurricane Harvey victims by supplying food and essential items to the families that were affected by the devastating flood. She exemplifies what a true Christian really is. And, as an Assistant Principal in one of the best school districts in Houston/Katy along with being a wife and mother she still unselfishly takes time out of her overwhelming schedule to help others. Now that is a true hero. God bless you Lisa.
Lisa Forney is a HERO, she used her amazing organizational skills and love for her staff, students & their familes, to formulate a plan to help many others after hurricane Harvey wreaked destruction over the area! My deepest respect and accolades go out to her, and to those who assisted in carrying out the plan.
May Lisa Forney and all who were affected by hurricane Harvey and all who helped others, be blessed!
Kim Law,
Volunteer in KISD schools
There are not enough words to describe how extraordinary Lisa is. She is thoughtful, selfless, gracious, and creative. My life is better because Lisa was in it!
Mrs. Lisa Forney has by far been the best assistant principal I’ve ever worked for, even if it was for a short while. From the moment I began to work at the school, she made me feel like I was a part of a family. She made me feel like I could take on anything (even tho I honestly didn’t know what I was doing). Even after she left and was no longer my a.p., she was still available for any support I needed, whether it was professional or personal. Mrs. Lisa Forney by far deserves this award.
Mrs. Forney is a wonderful person, and a blessing to everyone who knows her. Congratulations on your nomination!
Mrs. Forney has gone above and beyond to show her students and CJH family that she loves us. From years of building the character of her students to countless hours of sharing her love with everyone at CJH, Mrs. Forney has changed the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of people for the better. She deserves this! Congratulations!
Mrs. Forney is definitely a Proverbs 31 woman! She is tireless in her efforts to meet the needs of others. From my experiences as an educator, I would put her at the top of my list among administrators. She is FIRM yet FAIR in every circumstance. Mrs. Forney possesses the unique ability to get beyond the surface to the real issue and then bring all of the sides together with a satisfying resolution. I appreciate her and all that she brings into every encounter - Faith, Fairness and Friendship.
Although I've not had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Forney, I have participated in a fundraiser for her teenage daughter --who by the way--has her own foundation that helps children/families in need. Common sense and wisdom says "giving/doing for others when they need it most" is a common thread running through this family. I would also have to conclude that "giving" started with Mrs. Forney and has heavily influenced her child.
That said, it's great to be a positive example outside of your home. But when your child sees the benefit of your goodness and wants to do what you do as a parent, it just doesn't get any better than that. In my book,
Mrs. Forney's already a winner ....so just hand her the award! She earned it!!
Congrats for getting nominated for LifeChanger of the Year.
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Mrs Forney you are great member of Cardiff I like to thank you cause of you participating at the AP Office you were a great Assistant Principal now since you are in the main office I feel that you are going to be one great member in the front office but not only there also at Cardiff Junior High for me it doesnt matter if I had to be called by you cause me getting in trouble Thanks for being in Cardiff Jr high.
Mrs. Forney held the food pantry and the Thanksgiving popup market. She helped a lot of families.
Ms.Forney is a very kind person and generous, she is one of my favorite teachers. She deserves this award more then anyone.
thank you for helping us out with the thanksgiving pop up shop it really helped are family out
mrs. forney is the nicest ap in cjh,she is always in a good mood
She is a good person she helped us after we had a very terrible accident with Harvey she also created something before Thanksgiving for those in need she helps people at our school and around the community.She is a nice assistant principal.
I've seen her mostly all the time and for what I can tell, she's a really good person and an excellent general student principal. I've heard good things about her a lot of times, and I honestly thing she does a great job.
she is very kind and when im sad she finds a way to make me laugh
Ms Forney is the best, she helps a lot when we need it.
thank you for helping us out with the thanksgiving pop up shop it really helped are family out
She is a good person she helped us after we had a very terrible accident with Harvey she also created something before Thanksgiving for those in need she helps people at our school and around the community.She is a nice assistant principal.
thanks for helping people out when we need it the most like hurricane harvey
I have seen her and heard of her around the school i always hear wonderfull stuff of her she is a strong and respected women and whene i see her she is helping or bringin order to problomes
Thanks for all the hard wor you've done for this school.
She is nice to our school staff and helped students during Hurricane Harvey's disaster.We all love her so much and she always works hard for the school.
You are a nice assistant principal
Ms. Forney has helped us when when she was AP and now for when she's working in the front office and she's really nice.
ms.forny you are awsome and youve done so much for us and for others and thank you for so much
mrs.forney is a wounderful person to the school but not just the school, but she is a insperation to the whole comunnity my mom tells me if in life you love what you do then you will never work a single day in your life and you can tell mrs forney loves her job and i apperciate all you do mrs forney we all love you here at cardiff.
Ms.Forney and i dont really talk, even though we rarely talk she still treats me like we've known each other for ever.
Ms.forney is the nicest lady i know i was once in the lunch room on my first day of school and she sat whit me ask my name and said I should go sit whit some one else and u can make friends
Ms.Forney is a wonderful person toward our school staff,she helped us students out during the Disatster because of Hurricane Harvey and She also help us out during thanksgiving she is such a wonderful person ,I thank her for what she has done to make our school students rise up again.
Mrs.Forney is the best administrator I ever met. She is always in a good mood. She makes people feel special.
She is always trying to help others even though it doesn’t benefit her and always in a good mood
Hai ms.forny u are awesome and always encouraging people to do the right not the wrong
Every time I’m in a bad mood mrs.forney always makes it better she makes a kid feel loved.
Every time I talk to ms.forney she has something positive to say, and is always thinking about others
Ms.Forney is a hard working person and she always puts effort into the her work for the school and for others,She is always there for everyone and is accepting of others and is very kind.She is very consistant of her work and hope she can continue to produce the work she has been doing for the community.
she is always helping she does every thing for every one be for she does any thing for her self
Ms.forny is very amazing when i did not know her i would do stuff i should not do when i met her i felt different she change me when im around her or not around but i respect her love her and i wish and merry christmas
Every time I see her in the hallways she always has a smile or helping other students and she has helped me out of school with the school pantry when the hurricane Harvey hit .
Ms.Forney since 6th grade u have been a good teacher and soporter towards me u have told me yo keep trying and focus on school ur always here for your students and ur one of my favorite teachers u deserve this award (good luck)
ms forney is always doing for others and she is so sweet she is always thinking about others and has done all these food drives for people who have lost their homes she is so helpful
Ms.forney is always doing the right thing helping our community and school through Good and bad and she is like a mother in our school.
Miss Forney has been my assistant principal since elementary she is an amazing person she has always helped me so it would be amazing if she won
You have made me a better person and always changing lives for the better.
Mr.forny u are amazimg the way you keep a smile on our faces its just outstanding Keep up the good work!!
Every time I’m in a bad mood mis forney always seems to make me feel better she is the best she makes special -chole
Mrs. Forney is the epitome of a ln extraordinary leader. Mrs Forney is the first person to ask if everything is okay with her teachers, lend a helping hand even when we don’t “think” we need it, and help us resolve issues before they begin. I have had the priveledge of working hand in hand with Mrs Forney since she came to CJH a few years ago and I can say CJH has captured a gem in her. She is an administrator every teacher dreams of working under because you know she genuinely has your best interest at heart. She applauds her teachers dedication, recognizes their hardships and celebrates their triumphs. She is respected by all who encounter her and we are honored to have her at CJH. Mrs. Forney is who we take our ideas to when we don’t know how to “get them done” ourselves because we know she can and she will! She is amazing and deserves the honor in becoming Life Changer of the Year!
When I first came to Cardiff I was scared and messed with but Mrs.Forney stud up for me she was the only on who stood up for me and she helped me through out my classes I respect Mrs.Forney very much and I believe she deserves this award because she has changed my life and she will never leave my memories
Ms. Forney is a really nice teacher and she loves all the students. She really cares about her job
She deserves this prize she works hard.
She is a really nice person and she deserves to win 10,000 big ones because she puts herself before others without asking anything in return
Mrs.forney is a very kind person a pleasure to help everyone she will always care about you and everyone . She’s also so fun she makes sure everyone in cjh is taking care of she Mae sure everyone is having fun at school and also wants everyone to respect others no matter what
Mrs.Forney is a caring person. She always look up to her students at CJH. She cares about other people to like people who lost their homes because of hurricane Harvey. She makes sure that everyone is okay.
I have never met ms.Forney but I am sure she is a amazing person to be nominated for this award
Hope you get to change people life's that have problems and others things that you do we all appreciate what you do..thank you for your time
Mrs.Forney is a kind hearted person who is sweet and caring. She is hard working ,funny woman. She is good at her job . Thank you Mrs .Forney
I do not know Mrs. Forney personally, but I have heard of her work after the destruction of hurricane Harvey. All I can say is wow! She truly is a great person and community member, and she 100% deserves the best. She works so hard for no return, and in my book, that is the most admirable trait.
Ms.forney is a nice lady she has given me challenges to do and I did it she has helped me and I am thankful.
Mrs.Forneyis a carring person. She makes sure all of the children at CJH are taking care of. She has a true servants heart. She is so sweet, so fun, so gracious, and a hard working person. I truly enjoy giving and volunteering at her school because of her and will do it again if needed. She is a great woman who gives without asking in return. She is unique and and a good principle to have at CJH.
Mrs.Forney is a very hard working woman who is very dedicated to her job. I don’t know a lot abut her personally but I can can assure you that she fully deserves this award for the help shes given me and other students. She is very kindhearted and a perfect role model for her students. What more can we ask in a person like her, she is your best choice in this award. Other than all the beautiful qualities she bears she is the best at her job: Inspiring others and making other teachers jobs worth the work.
Mrs.Forney how to describe her first of all she is probably the coolest AP.She makes me feel like I can tell her anything .She is the nicest and sweetest .She has helped me learn so much.Also She is strict and the most hardworking AP I’ve ever met.
Hello Ms.Forney you deserve to win the contest after all your caring,nice,inspiring there is no way you can lose!You have done so much for this school and you have helped students a lot,your the best and coolest assistant principal!I really hope you win the contest!Good luck,I hope you win!
Mrs.Forney is the best Asistant Principal In the entire world (not gonna lie) she is what makes the Cardiff Colts the Cardiff Colts
Ms. Forney is like a role model to me because she is such a great person in general she is kind,gentle,nice,awesome she is the best whenever I walk by her I feel so great happy and not sad but she is such a great assistant principal because we all like her as a friend and also like a teacher because how wouldn’t she is one of a kind super great always there for you so she should win the prize she is kind to not win it so she deserves this is such a honoring award for here
Ms.Forney is the best because she work very hard for the students.
She keep the students form getting in trouble by saying “stop all that foolishness”she inspire the students to do good at school.
I feel like the school would not function as well without the help of mrs. forney and her assistance to the kids and the junior high.
Mrs.Forney is an excellent ap at our school she shows positive things,and is very respectful and kind ,and i think she should win the contest.
She is a really nice person to everyone who helps the school in many ways and is a honest person overall she is a great person.
Ms.Forney is one of the nicest she works hard for the students and never has trouble.
Mrs Forney is always super nice to everyone and she always does everything in her power to help everyone she can. she is just an overall great person
Ms forney is a really nice lady, after Harvey she got a lot of toys for kids in need and she works really hard for her students at CJH
I think mrs.Forney is a really nice person and she deserves to win the prize. She works really hard for the school and the students.
She is a really nice because she helps students and good luck
She is very nice, and loves her job.You can tell she really cares about the students.
Thank u for taking care of all of us
Always smiling and in a great mood .She loves people and her job .Mrs.Forney are always in good spirits.
Your the best your really sweet and I’m glad your here t this school
Mrs.Forney she is a really nice lady and she try’s to help our school and to make it better. Mrs.Forney she works really hard for the students and helps out to make sure that we do the right thing. She is really funny and she makes me laugh. Mrs.Forney she makes me feel comfortable and I feel proud to be at Cardiff Junior High because she makes the school a better place. I am glad to have her in my school and enjoy being around her. She has a great spirt and her smile spreads joy to this school. I think she should win the contest.
An amazing woman that has made great contributions to her community that have impacted many families!
Congratulations Lisa, I met Lisa five years ago while working at the help desk. She has a warm pleasant spirit a well deserved award.
Mrs. Forney is going above and beyond to do what she can for her students, her staff, and for the community. She truly deserves this award.
Mrs. Forney is the epitome of poise, grace, gentleness, and kindness. Although I have never had the privilege of working side-by-side with her, whenever we cross paths and engage in a conversation, I always walk away empowered and inspired. She is a true change agent and transforms those whom she interacts with. She is never afraid to put in the necessary work to get tasks done and always leads by example. I cannot think of a better, more deserving candidate for such an honoring award.
I met Mrs. Forney several weeks ago as part of my job as Chief Program Officer at GlobalGiving. I was in Texas visiting people who were making a difference in their local communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. I was so impressed and inspired by the long hours and caring that Mrs Forney is putting in day after day to support the Katy community!
Go, girl! We are so proud of you!
As a student teacher, I have only known Mrs. Forney for a short time but I can certainly see why she would be thought of as a “life changer.” From the moment I met her, I felt her positive, powerful energy! As busy and in-demand as she is, Mrs. Forney made it her business to truly get to know me and understand how she could be an advocate and mentor for me. She believes in truly connecting with people, building relationships, and helping her school community (students, colleagues and parents) understand how to grow, develop, and be their best selves. I know this! She has done it for me. She is truly a heart worker (and a hard worker)! I am so blessed to have gotten a chance to work with Mrs. Forney, and feel like she has touched my life in the most wonderful way. She is a life changer.
She has a true servant’s heart.
Lisa Forney, my sister-in-love(law) is so deserving of this award. She has a heart for service. She is dedicated to making others better. She serves in excellence and goes beyond the norm. She is passionate about influencing others to be the best that they could be and living life to the fullest. Her personality is infectious. She can cause others to excel when they thought that otherwise they could not. She is blessed by God Almighty with the gifts of planning, organizing, encouraging, and creativity. She is a critical thinker and a solution finder. Lisa always has a plan to help others. She has even worked with her daughter to educate youth on how to serve a community. She is a committed wife and mother. Her love for her family has spread to others. Lisa's love and passion for education has allowed her to touch many. Lisa Forney is courteous, caring, compassionate, courageous, and committed. All this and more = 100% a Life Changer!
It’s 6 o’clock, and Lisa Forney is still at her desk.
The halls of Cardiff Junior High are empty, but she’s not ready to go home yet.
Helping survivors of the storm and meeting the day-to-day duties of an assistant principal means long hours. Lisa does it anyway.
Hurricane Harvey slammed her community in Katy, Texas. Homes were flooded, some filled with 3-feet of stagnant water from the slow-moving storm. On a cul-de-sac a few miles from Cardiff Junior High, residents had to escape to their attics and be rescued by boat.
Two months after the storm, their neighborhood is still unrecognizable, with abandoned homes, piles of debris on lawns, and shattered windows.
A hurricane-devastated neighborhood just a few miles from Cardiff Junior High.
The storm affected more than 200 students and staff at Cardiff Junior High.
“When you’ve lost everything, it’s devastating. We are so tied to our homes. It’s our place. It’s our peace of mind. It’s up to us who did not have a problem to work, and that’s what we’re doing,” Lisa said.
The assistant principal recruited cleaning crews to haul away junk and scrub floors in storm-battered homes. She bought pencils and notebooks for students who lost theirs in the water. She set up a food pantry outside her office and told displaced students they could come by whenever they wanted and take whatever they needed, no questions asked. She relies on school volunteers, spreadsheets, and sign-up forms to keep her home-grown hurricane relief effort humming.
“There’s a job for everyone,” she said from her office, a small, but inviting room filled with thank you notes and colorful knickknacks from students and colleagues. In the hallway, there’s some unusual deliveries—new furniture and mattresses waiting to be delivered to survivors.
“These are unusual times, and it will be a while before we can get back to life as normal. Kids are very resilient?—?kids ,they bounce back very quickly. It’s the adults, it’s the mamas, that I worry about. Some are angry. Some lost everything they worked their whole lives to build. Some are living in hotels or with their brother-in-law or sister-in-law. It’s very hard for them,” Lisa said.
Lisa’s latest project is a pop-up Thanksgiving market, where hurricane-displaced families can pick up turkeys and canned food. She’s managed to make it happen thanks to local businesses, the Katy community, and a partnership with GlobalGiving and Dawood Foundation.
In times like this, it helps to have a neighbor like Lisa.
To learn more about how Texas is rebuilding thanks to the heroic efforts of people like Lisa, visit GlobalGiving’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at www.globalgiving.org. This is a story from GlobalGiving’s new "Voices From The Crowd" series.
So sweet, so fun, so gracious! I truly enjoyed giving and volunteering at her school because of her and will do it again if needed!
Ms. Lisa is a wonderful, caring, compassionate, person. She has many talents and is a hard worker. Even during her busiest moments she always has a smile.
Mrs. Forney has always gone above and beyond to do what she can for her students, her staff, and for the community. She is a teacher’s teacher, who guide all of us to do our best in the classroom. She Is always there when you need an ear to listen or give wise suggestions, no matter how busy she is, or how late (or early) it may be. Often time, she is the first one in the building and the last to leave.
In a school with hundreds of students, she can call each and every child by there name and know details about their family and their interests. Maybe to most, that does not seem like it is much. But to know those details tells you how much effort she has gone to get to know our students and the community. She fights for every teacher and student, present, past, and future. She see a problem, and she makes sure she finds a solution. She is a superwoman. Seeing all she does, most of us have difficulty seeing when she have time to sleep or take care of her family. But she does! She is an inspiration to all of us to do our best, in our job, in our community, and in our life.
Mrs. Lisa is a wonderful person through and through. Quick to offer assistant to anyone, a pleasure to work with. She is the type of person that pushes you to do your very best every single day. She has helped me grow as a leader. You Rock Mrs. Lisa!
Lisa Forney rocks!!! She is a great woman who gives without asking in return.
Lisa Forney is a lovely( inside and out), kind, caring, Intelligent Lady.
She loves God, her family, friends and her community.
She strives for nothing but the best!
Lisa Forney You Rock!!
"J"
I have known Lisa for a long time. From the time my son, Marcus, brought her to our house in 1987 up until now. She has an awesome personality, a giving spirit and she's a Christian young lady who walks her talk. She has an amazing personal story of triumphant and in helping others to win and reach their personal and professional goals. She works hard and she's self-motivated in everything she does. . Her service efforts are too numerous to name but she's involved with her local church, business partnerships with her school, works in the community and always honors senior citizens with an annual tea at her home. She serves as a role model to her daughter, students, parents, community and staff members. She truly believes in the mantra service above self. In fact, she lives it each day. Although she is my daughter-in-law, she's really like the daughter I never had. To be nominated for such a prestigious award is certainly befitting of her integrity, character, work ethic and service efforts and she's certainly deserving.
I only worked with Lisa Forney for a few months, when I was a long-term sub at the school where she works. She certainly stands out as someone who maintains high expectations for those around her. My impression was that she was in tune with and knew each student. She was dedicated to each student's success and encouraged students to be the best versions of themselves. In particular, she seemed interested in helping teachers understand what was in the best interest of students rather than what was easiest for the teachers. Creating a culture where even the most disadvantaged students can find success is the definition of what it means to be a life-changer in my opinion.
If there is anyone who deserves recognition for serving others and self-sacrifice, it is Mrs. Lisa Forney. I have had the honor of knowing Mrs. Forney for many years and throughout this time, I have witnessed first hand her tireless efforts to serve. Whether it is opening her home or wading through deep waters, she is always first to volunteer and use her many God given talents for the benefit of others. She is truly an amazing person and never counts the personal costs to herself as she constantly seeks ways that will ease the burden of others. Mrs. Forney is a true blessing to all she encounters.
Mrs. Forney was the best assistant principal that I could ask for. She was always there when I needed her. She is hardworking and caring, but does not play any games when it comes to learning. I am grateful for her guidance, admire her commitment to her students, and love her sassy attitude. I miss Mrs. Forney very much. I hope that she wins this award because knowing her has definitely changed my life!
~Raelyn
Ms. Forney is an outstanding educator. Her love for and dedication to the students is remarkable. She brings a sincerity and caring honesty that both students AND parents need. I'll never forget my "aha moment" when she asked what was wrong and I told her that I didn't feel that my then 6th grader was ready for Jr. High. She looked me right in the eyes and said "Mrs. Brown SHE is handling Jr. High extremely well, I think it's Mom who may not be ready." Guess what? She was right and her giving me that moment of authenticity led to a lifetime of clarity that prepared me for when my daughter entered High School this year and will continue to comfort me as my other two daughters do the same.
Ms. Forney sees the best in her students and not only helps them see it but also encourages them to walk into their greatness. I believe this award fits her because she is indeed a Life Changer!
When I first met Lisa through a mutual organization a few years ago; I immediately noticed that there was something special about her. Lisa was dedicated, committed and had a strong passion for whatever task was at hand. She also had the most beautiful, heart-warming smile. Later, I found out that she could really pray, too!!!! She is definitely an Amazing Woman whom I had the pleasure of knowing!
L-I-S-A: L forLeader; I for Intelligen; S for Saavy & A !!!!! Congratulati Lisa!!
I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Lisa Forney for twenty-five years. Since the first day I met her at Edna Rowe Elementary School in Dallas, Texas I knew she was a life-changer. She is passionate about working with students, smart and intelligent, yet eager to learn from others by being transformational. Last, but definitely not least, she is a servant leader. She never cease to amaze me with her tenacity for doing what is necessary to have the best life and her will for helping others to attain the same. She grinds and works hard daily not just for herself or her family but for others too. Anyone who crosses her path will get to feel and experience her purpose and passion of loving and helping others. She is the epitome of a life-changer. Karen Wiggins
I have known Lisa about 30 years. She has always been a great encourager to our family and she understand the important of serving others.She also, realize that serving others is a gift from God.Lisa has an impeccable ethic that she can influence others to do the same. I feel that she would be an excellent candidate for this award.
Mrs. Forney has built a legacy not only at our school but through her child. She truly believes that helping people is something that everyone can be involved in. The opportunities that she opens for staff and students is remarkable. This lady is changing people's lives while building up people to do the same.
When I think of a "Life Changer" there is one person that comes to mind, & that is Mrs. Lisa Forney. I had the privilege of having her as my 3rd grade teacher at Edna Rowe Elementary School in Dallas, Tx. Even then with me being so young I was still influenced through out my life on lessons, morals, & values she instilled in us! Every day she would make us say, "Education is the key, education is the ticket to success. Believe me"! She would always remind us that anything we wanted in life we had to go out, work hard, & make it happen for ourselves because no one was going to give us anything! Never through out the rest of my days in school did I feel like a teacher loved and genuinely cared for me as much as she did! As I got older and went on through life I got side tracked, & caught up in a life full of crime! I found myself sitting in a Federal prison for Drug Conspiracy! In my darkest hour I sat back & reflected on the few people that I know I'd let down, & I became depressed & felt live giving up! Then I would remember what my 3rd grade teacher said, I would remember how she encouraged, & motivated us to be somebody in life! So today I'm proud to say that I made a full turn around in my life! In less than a year from being released I received a Diploma in Funeral Directing from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services, & preached my first sermon at The New Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church where my father is the pastor! On that day my heart was full of joy as i was surprised to see her sitting out in the congregation, she had came to celebrate with me & surprised me! Lol! It was amazing to see her there! Still supporting me & having my back like always! Then a year later I married the love of my life, & again to my surprise there in attendance was my 3rd grade teacher that I loved so much! Keep in mind, she doesn't live anywhere close to the Dallas area any more, she made 2 trips driving for hours to be with me on these life changing events! Today I'm the Vice President of Eternal Rest Funeral Home, & the proud Pastor of The Grace & Truth Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Tx! I know it was the prayers, lessons, & moral values of the people that loved me & never gave up on me that made me who I am today! I thank God for people like Mrs. Forney! Tears fill my eyes as I write this just thinking about how lucky I am to know her & have her in my life. No matter if she wins this award or not, she'll always be the real Life Changer in my book. God bless you all!
Lisa’s passion rests with being of service- to those who are underserved and who often have little to no voice. She works tirelessly to seek creative and fulfilling ways to meet the needs of others. I love the way she involves her friends and family in her giving efforts. Not only does her giving benefit those in need, she also lights a spark in those of us who are blessed enough to call her friend. She makes us want to do more to help as well.
You won’t find a better example of a life changer than Lisa Forney. Her passion is contagious!
Lisa Forney is a unique force for good in Katy ISD. Lisa continually goes above and beyond in everything she does. Any school and their students are truely blessed to have her in their corner.
I have known Lisa Forney for almost 4 years and In that time- I know her as a kind, unselfish, and giving person, as well as an awesome educator. She is always the first one to raise her hand to volunteer to help! She has been a true inspiration to me, and I am honored to have gotten to know Lisa on this level. She makes me want to be a better person as well. The world could use more LISA's!!
Ms. Forney is an inspirational leader who acts as a role mode for me. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with her. She raises the bar, but helps you make the leap over it. With genuine love, she finds a way to serve others while encouraging others to care and serve one another. . Her high expectations and selflessness impacts everyone who is fortunate enough to have this Life Changer in their lives.
Lisa Forney is truly a servant leader. She loves to help others and always does so with a cheerful spirit. There is a presence about her when she enters the room and she is truly a ray of light, joy and love. She is truly an amazing lady and I'm blessed to know her. She is definitely a "Lifechanger" and a blessing to all who know her.
Lisa has been a life changer since elementary school. She has always believed the impossible is possible. I am excited to see that others share my sentiment of how awesome she is!!
Lisa is like a sister I never had. I can always count on her Godly advice and encouragement. I'm empowered by Lisa's very existence and I thank God for putting such a beautiful, funny, honest, tell it like it is woman like THE LISA FORNEY
I had the privilege of working with Mrs. Forney at Wolfe Elementary and she exemplified what it meant to be a fantastic administrator. I always knew I could talk to her about anything and she would listen. She supported me, my team, and our school as a whole. I could not have asked for a better Assistant Principal and it was an honor to be a Wolfe Star with her!
Lisa is an amazing role model as an educator, mother, wife. I admire her commitment to her community engagement and her family.
A heart of gold...I was blessed to meet Lisa five years ago. At our first encounter she embraced me like we were lifelong friends. Later, I was told she does this to everyone; nevertheless, at that time, at that moment that was exactly what I needed...a big hug. Lisa makes you feel special just being in her presence. She is a stranger to none and shares her heart of gold with everyone she meets. Congratulations and well deserved!
Since the first time I met Lisa Forney, I have been inspired by her warmth, grace, and generous heart. She is the best example of what it means to be a steward of God. Her service to others does not cease. Whether it is spending her weekend to help feed those who have lost everything after the hurricane, or spending a minute brightening someone's day with a hug and a smile, Mrs. Forney seems to just know what people need. I thank God that Mrs. Forney is a part of my life; she played a huge role during a time when I was struggling personally and professionally. Although my family has not yet met Mrs. Forney, they all know how important she has become to me!
Lisa Forney is an amazing person, she is a fearless leader, educator and advocate for children. I had the privilege of seeing her in action as assistant principal at Wolfe Elementary for many years. I observed Lisa at work many times but one of the things that impressed me the most is how she greeted each student...always with a big warm smile and genuine love for each student. Countless times I have seen her drop what she was doing to lend a hand to someone else....She is indeed a blessing.
Lisa Forney is a woman of few words, but many actions. She is a phenomenal leader and a woman who gets the job done without blinking an eye. She is constantly thinking ahead and planning for the future. Her ultimate goal is for everyone that she surrounds to be successful. She embraces everyone's differences and lives to celebrate even the smallest of victories.
Lisa Forney is a huge community asset. She lives her life to serve others in her community. She spreads joy with her smile. She is helps others at every opportunity! She is one of those people that radiates respect, empathy and encouragement wherever she goes!
Life Changer? Yup. She has had an impact on my life, and makes a positive impact on all of those that she comes into contact with. When she changes positions within the school, she was still willing and excited to talk to students with whom she had worked before. On one hand, she would snatch them up and give them a good talking to if they needed it, and then with the other hand, give them positive affirmations and send them on their way. If there is something going on at Cardiff, where someone in our school or community is going to be positively impacted, Ms. Forney's name is typically attached to the project. She is definitely a life changer.
Lisa Forney is a modern day trail blazer. A women of great faith and commitment to living her life by biblical principles. She spends her time making a positive impact in her community by serving others. She is a role model for women in the professional, home, and community arenas. Lisa leads by example and uses her multifaceted talents to guide everyone around her. She has a gift of creativity, perseverance, and servitude. Some of her greatest accomplishments are the lessons she has taught her daughter. She has imparted the gift of giving and servitude to her daughter, who actively serves in the community. She truly leads by example!
Mrs. Forney is Superwoman in disguise! Give her a task and it will not doubt get done pronto. She is a smile and a hug when you most need one and has such an infectious laugh. I used to be the secretary at Cardiff JH and just hearing her laugh down the hall would make me smile. She has the most giving heart and is an awesome example of what a positive attitude and love for the Lord can do in your life. Most of all she is an example of character and integrity for her daughter.
Ms. Forney, you are the best !!
Honored to call Lisa Forney a friend! She is everything everyone has already mentioned and so much more.
There are simply not enough works to describe how wonderdul she is.
She is the backbone of CJH. Not only is she our coworker she is our work mommy! It does not matter how busy her day is she always makes time for us.
She has worked tirelessly helping those affected by Harvey.
When my father had a stroke I called her to ask her for prayers. She offered to meet me at the hospital and pray with me. She let me know I could call her at any time and she would be there for me! There is no doubt in my mind she would have dropped everything to come be by my side.
Her big beautiful smile, larger than live laugh and great big bear hugs have gotten us all through some pretty tough times!!
I admire her and look up to her. She is an amazing leader, mother, co-worker and friend!
Lisa is awesome! She is so giving, kind and loving! We are so blessed with her amazing leadership gifts of love. She shares sher gifts of love and more with all. Lisa Forney is an amazing an women. God has blessed us with a perfect angel! All children are touch by her special touch of love!
Lisa Forney is professional, compassionate, and driven! She is an inspiration. She loves her community, family, and friends. I am blessed and honored to know her!
Awesome person who’s well deserving. Not selfish at all but has a heart for our children. Way to go and may God bless.
Congratulation Mrs. Forney and the entire Cardiff community. Your support and effort on all the Harvey affected parent went a long way especially my Family. and I am using this opportunity to say Big Thank you and congratulation Mrs Forney and the entire Cardiff for their support and show of Love
Lisa Forney is an amazing person, educator, and leader. I am honored to work alongside her as a colleague, and I am truly grateful to have her on my administrative team here at Cardiff Junior High. There is not a day that goes by that Lisa doesn’t bring 100% to her work. Actually, it’s not that she give 100% to “work,” she gives 100% to PEOPLE – students, fellow educators, parents, and community. For Lisa, her role as an assistant principal is not work -- it’s a calling and a passion. Just to name a few of her amazing attributes, Lisa is gracious, kind, driven, passionate, relentless, and hard-working. She is a believer in people and has a way of bringing out the best in others. As Assistant Principal for Student Support, she serves and blesses our school in so many ways. She will go to the ends of the Earth to find solutions for how a child can be successful. With diplomacy, empathy, and insight, Lisa coaches both students and parents through challenging situations. Additionally, she has been incredibly instrumental in reaching out to local businesses to partner with our school. In the past two years, she has forge a partnership with at least five local businesses. These business partners have made contributions to our school in the way of volunteers, donations, and treats for our faculty.
Lisa’s actions during and after Hurricane Harvey are additional testament of her passion to serve PEOPLE. When families were being rescued from their flooded homes by the National Guard and taken to two temporary shelters at Katy ISD high schools, Lisa was one of the first to volunteer to serve as an on-site, district administrator. After Harvey, Lisa put pen to paper and outlined a comprehensive plan to meet the immediate needs of the Cardiff faculty and staff that were hardest hit by Harvey. She called it “CJH Boots on the Ground Initiative”. Lisa organized Cardiff faculty volunteers in the areas where they were needed most – crews to clean out staff/faculty homes, teams to provide food to work crews and families, and teams to collect items that would be needed by families. Lisa also solicited help from non-profit organizations to sponsor families and support them as they worked to get back on their feet. In a time when people were reeling from disruption to normal life, Lisa envisioned the organization needed to direct individuals who were so eager to help. Because of her detailed planning and communication, many families received the help they needed, and volunteers found a place where they could make a difference. Shortly thereafter, with the help of many staff members, Lisa organized an essential needs pantry that served over 200 Cardiff Junior High families and community members. The flurry of donations that poured in from individuals, business partners, and non-profit organizations were quickly organized for efficient distribution. Families were able to come to the school to pick up essential items -- water, food, clothing, school supplies, bedding and toiletries. Lisa scarified hours of her personal time to meet the urgent needs of our community. Recently, Lisa led the coordination of a Thanksgiving Pop Up Market. With help from Tays Junior High, another Katy ISD campus, she rallied business partners and volunteers from across the Katy community. The effort provided turkeys, compliments of Higher Dimension Church, and typical Thanksgiving foods for CJH families who were displaced from their homes. Over 100 hundred families left the market with a turkey and plenty of packaged foods to celebrate a stress-free Thanksgiving!
Lisa Forney is absolutely a deserving individual to be recognized as a Life-Changer of the Year! Scott Rounds, Principal, Cardiff Junior High, Katy ISD.
Lisa, is a priven professional and I salute her willingness to give so much of her personal time for the sake of the children of her community and school. She a true leader and inspires childern and others to reach for the stars!!
Lisa Forney is an amazing person, educator, and leader. I am honored to work alongside her as a colleague, and I am truly grateful to have her on my administrative team here at Cardiff Junior High. There is not a day that goes by that Lisa doesn’t bring 100% to her work. Actually, it’s not that she give 100% to “work,” she gives 100% to PEOPLE – students, fellow educators, parents, and community. For Lisa, her role as an assistant principal is not work -- it’s a calling and a passion. Just to name a few of her amazing attributes, Lisa is gracious, kind, driven, passionate, relentless, and hard-working. She is a believer in people and has a way of bringing out the best in others. As Assistant Principal for Student Support, she serves and blesses our school in so many ways. She will go to the ends of the Earth to find solutions for how a child can be successful. With diplomacy, empathy, and insight, Lisa coaches both students and parents through challenging situations. Additionally, she has been incredibly instrumental in reaching out to local businesses to partner with our school. In the past two years, she has forge a partnership with at least five local businesses. These business partners have made contributions to our school in the way of volunteers, donations, and treats for our faculty.
Lisa’s actions during and after Hurricane Harvey are additional testament of her passion to serve PEOPLE. When families were being rescued from their flooded homes by the National Guard and taken to two temporary shelters at Katy ISD high schools, Lisa was one of the first to volunteer to serve as an on-site, district administrator. After Harvey, Lisa put pen to paper and outlined a comprehensive plan to meet the immediate needs of the Cardiff faculty and staff that were hardest hit by Harvey. She called it “CJH Boots on the Ground Initiative”. Lisa organized Cardiff faculty volunteers in the areas where they were needed most – crews to clean out staff/faculty homes, teams to provide food to work crews and families, and teams to collect items that would be needed by families. Lisa also solicited help from non-profit organizations to sponsor families and support them as they worked to get back on their feet. In a time when people were reeling from disruption to normal life, Lisa envisioned the organization needed to direct individuals who were so eager to help. Because of her detailed planning and communication, many families received the help they needed, and volunteers found a place where they could make a difference. Shortly thereafter, with the help of many staff members, Lisa organized an essential needs pantry that served over 200 Cardiff Junior High families and community members. The flurry of donations that poured in from individuals, business partners, and non-profit organizations were quickly organized for efficient distribution. Families were able to come to the school to pick up essential items -- water, food, clothing, school supplies, bedding and toiletries. Lisa scarified hours of her personal time to meet the urgent needs of our community. Recently, Lisa led the coordination of a Thanksgiving Pop Up Market. With help from Tays Junior High, another Katy ISD campus, she rallied business partners and volunteers from across the Katy community. The effort provided turkeys, compliments of Higher Dimension Church, and typical Thanksgiving foods for CJH families who were displaced from their homes. Over 100 hundred families left the market with a turkey and plenty of packaged foods to celebrate a stress-free Thanksgiving!
Lisa Forney is absolutely a deserving individual to be recognized as a Life-Changer of the Year! Scott Rounds, Principal, Cardiff Junior High, Katy ISD.
Ms. Forney is an amazing person. We had the pleasure of having her as our assistant principal at Wolfe Elementary School for many years. She was an asset to the school and a role model to students and parents. She certainly deserves this award and we wish her all the best!
Mrs. Forney is a remarkable woman who I look up to. She is a very busy woman and still goes above and beyond in helping others during her own personal time. After Hurricane Harvey, she helped out the community in so many ways. The community, our school as well as myself are truly blessed to have Mrs. Forney!
. Mrs. Forney works tirelessly for her school an community. She understands the roll of a school in a child's life and uses resources available to build relationships among students, parents, administration and teachers. Her organization ability to bring people together for a cause is astounding. I have never seen someone expel so much energy towards others, whether it is letting someone observe her administration skills in order to advance their teaching careers, helping teachers with classroom management, giving students a safe place (her office ) to communicate. It is not surprising administrators and teachers from other schools call her for advice. She has the ability to bring out academic strides in students. Not only is she highly respected and admired at the educational level, but in the community she gives as much as a full time job. Mrs. Forney has the gift of "bringing people together" for a common goal. She has fed, clothed, counseled, and given resources to make the lives of others better in the time of need or crisis. And it doesn't stop there. Mrs. Forney has ALWAYS shown thankfulness and/or encouragement to others. She will write many cards, bake something purchase a little something just to show as she says is "I appreciate you" . Mrs. Forney is a remarkable person who is deserving of recognition for enhancing the lives of children, community, teachers, students. Mrs. Forney, "we appreciate you!"
There are really no words to describe how awesome Lisa Forney is! I initially met her through a friend and was immediately blown away by her passion as a parent. At the time, I was pregnant and remember thinking "Wow, I will never be able to measure up to her." A year later we became closer as our husbands became closer. She never stopped finding amazing ways to host events to inspire women, mothers, and children. So no I am thinking "Geez, is there anything she can't do?" Well not 9 years later, Lisa Forney hasn't changed one bit. It doesn't matter what school she is a part of, which organization she is building up, or what she pours into her family as well as the families of others, Lisa Forney does it with commitment, grace, and humility. She never refrains from helping others and showing all of us how to be great. I am honored to be her friend and colleague in education. She is top notch and a constant Life Changer! I can't think of a better candidate for this award.
Eres una gran Lider! Felicidades y Gracias por todo tu apoyo a los demas!!
I have witnessed first hand Ms. Forney’s interaction with students. She encourages and supports the students in every way and instills in them the belief that they can accomplish all things with hard work and dedication. She always has a kind word for staff, students and parents. Hearing that she spear-headed the campaign to help students in need after Hurricane Harvey was no surprise to me. I know she has had a impact and will continue to have an impact on every student she is/was fortunate to guide. We feel so blessed to have her as one of our Principals at Cardiff.
2017-2018 Nominee National Life Group-Life Changer of the Year Award
Lisa grew up in humble and meager beginnings in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. Her story is an interesting one in that she initially grew up with a father and mother in the household and she was the third child of four girls. Early on in her life, she went through a traumatic life altering experience when her parents divorced while she was still in junior high school. While this seemingly negative family dynamic was a devastating disruption to her household and young life, Lisa used this adverse circumstance as fuel for overcoming life’s hardships back then and now. This circumstance sparked in her an insatiable desire to never give up, give out nor give in and it propelled her to be the best person she could possibly be and to help others become there best despite their circumstances. She was now an overcomer. She did not allow her current condition to be her conclusion in life. To the contrary, she developed an audacious work ethic at a young age similar to that of a marathon runner. She always pushed herself to be the best and do her best in helping humanity in any way she could. Unknown to her at the time, this was perhaps the infancy stage of Lisa’s journey of service. As Carl Jung would describe in his book, Wounded Healer, she had now become a Wounded Healer. Though deeply hurt by the divorce, she wanted to help others. She was wounded but now she wanted to help herself and others heal. Through her own pain she wanted to help others persevere and prosper. Through tragedy she wanted to help others triumph. Through her own fears and tears she wanted others to be comforted. In retrospect, she is now grateful for the difficulties she went through. She recognizes that the most painful times in her life were the most deeply transformative; without them, she would not be who she is or where she is today. They were necessary. Out of the ashes of her pain Wonder Woman was born.
I first met Lisa as a teenager in the summer of 1987. At the time she was attending Vacation Bible School. Many teenagers you encounter at her age have a self-centered mentality. But, Lisa was different. She was serving others through her church affiliation, high school government association and social organizations. Although this Life Changers nomination is perhaps the first national public acknowledgement/recognition of her transformational life changing efforts and endeavors, Lisa has been a life changer and a life saver for some time now.
Life Changer Educator
Lisa began her career life changing efforts upon graduation from college and accepting her first teaching assignment in the Dallas Independent School District. During her tenure as a teacher, she would always be placed with challenging students that no one wanted to teach. In this environment Lisa thrived and excelled. These difficult settings and experiences would be the birthplace and space where she would become a trailblazer for the ‘least of these.’ She met her students where they were and moved them to where they needed to be. She was not only a professional teacher, but she was so much more than this to her students and campus. She provided the academic, social and emotional well-being for her students. Due to her own challenging upbringing and childhood, she was able to relate to her students on multiple levels. She was a counselor, doctor, mediator, mom, friend and confidant to the many students she was blessed to serve and teach. She exhibited the aforementioned characteristics by paying for students’ breakfast and lunch, purchasing school supplies for those in need and by being a real life touchable role model for the plethora of students who needed someone just to listen and encourage them. As a teacher she was a life and game changer in the classroom. She showed her students that she not only was concerned about their academic performance but also about their character and who they were as a person. Therefore, her students received academic skills as well as skills for the journey we call life. Lisa was the kind of teacher that every parent desired, every student deserved and every principal dreamed of having on a campus. As evidence of the impact she had on her students, after they left her, they would always stay in touch and let her know if they had gotten a new job, graduated from high school or college, got married, had kids and even when they were in trouble, they still stayed in contact. Her passion for serving others was so impactful in the classroom and on the campus, she received Teacher of the Year awards in two different school districts. Eventually, through her service, sacrifice, warm and sagacious spirit, she would be offered a position as a school assistant principal. With this new role she was able to impact more students and staff members on an even broader scale. She gave of herself unselfishly.
Difference Maker Fast forward to now, Lisa has been involved in making a difference in this world through her work as a former elementary assistant principal and now junior high school assistant principal, her church involvement, as a small business owner, through community service projects and by mentoring both female students and adults alike. She’s an exceptional role model for our daughter Lauren. She has modeled for her what it means to have a strong work ethic and being kind, compassionate, humble and what it means to put others first. As a result of Lisa’s example, Lauren understands what service above self means and what it means to be Christ like both in word and deed.
Most recently, the Houston area and Katy community were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. To assist with Cardiff Junior High campus staff members, she organized a campus team to go into homes to help with cleanup and to provide meals. Additionally, she also organized a food pantry on campus for the community. The campus provided essential items: food, water, clothing, diapers, cleaning supplies, toiletries and bedding. The campus pantry served over 200 Cardiff JH staff and community members. This was such a mammoth undertaking. But with the help of business partners, campus staff, volunteers and family she was able to organize it and see it come to fruition.
This year in preparation for the Thanksgiving holidays, Lisa coordinated with local businesses, a local church, a sister junior high school campus and school business partners, a Pop Up Thanksgiving Market. Cardiff JH opened its doors once again to serve over 100 families who came in and shopped for food items for Thanksgiving. This initiative was done at no cost to the families. Each family served received a turkey and other items needed to enjoy a great Thanksgiving meal. Bear in mind these initiatives were done at the same time while she was still completing all of the other duties associated with her full time ‘real job’ of being a junior high school assistant principal. Typically, she would work on these other projects during after school hours. Recently, I inquired with Lisa about how long she would be at work during preparation for the Thanksgiving Pop Up Market project. Her simple reply was, “when the work is done.” Over the years, this has been her motivating mantra, when the work is done. She prides herself on being excellent at each task she puts her hand to. Whether its feeding the homeless, mentoring young girls, visiting local hospitals, serving at women’s shelters, having teas with senior citizen women, making meals for the sick and shut in or engaging in community service projects, she does each task with a servant’s heart and she does not stop until the ‘work is done.’ This strong sense of self and divine purpose drives her to continue until the work is done.
While it is simply impossible to quantify everything Lisa does, especially considering the fact that she has a very challenging job working in a junior high school, it just further illustrates and demonstrates how dedicated she is to ensuring that she leaves a lasting legacy of excellence and service to her fellow man. It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.” One of Gandhi’s protégé’s said, “everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don't have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve. You don't have to know Einstein's theory of relativity to serve. You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. And you can be that servant." Lisa’s life goal is knowing that she’s helped one person. To her, that’s true success.
In sum, it was the late great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said if anyone is around when he has met his final hour he said he didn’t want a long funeral. Whoever was the person that was going to do his eulogy he said be sure to tell them not to be too long. Contemplating what he wanted the eulogist to say about his life and legacy he described what he did not want him to say. In a speech Dr. King said tell them not to mention he won the Nobel Peace Prize—that isn’t important. Tell them not to mention that I have three or four hundred other awards—that’s not important. Tell them not to mention where I went to school. Dr. King said, I’d like somebody to mention that Martin Luther King tried to give his life serving others, he tried to love somebody, he tried to feed the hungry, he tried in his life to clothe those who were naked, visit those who were in prison and he tried to love and serve humanity. In essence he just wanted to leave a committed life behind.
Similar to the extraordinary example of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, my wife Lisa has tried her best to serve her fellow man. All of the accolades, acknowledgements and recognitions are awesome. The Life Changer nomination, though befitting, is not her why. She does it all to make a difference and to hopefully leave this world a better place by the example of servant leadership she tries to live. Lisa is truly a life changer, life saver, difference maker but most importantly she is a wounded healer. Marcus D. Forney
Ms. Forney, I’m the mother of Landon Bean. What an acknowledgement it is receiving the Lifechanging award of the year. Each morning you bless each student and parent with a pleasant hello and smile in the carpool line. You’re a role model to the students, community and a stranger. Congratulations and may God continue to bless you and your family.
You are truly Gods gift to humankind. Keep up the wonderful work and the great attitude you do it with. Words cannot express our families gratitude during hurricane Harvey. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO. WE LOVE YOU.
Ms. Forney is an inspiration to all around her. She is a blessing to Cardiff Junior High Community. Thanks for leading by example.
Ms Forney has been there for our immediate community as soon as possible, getting help together and the many items needed by those hit by this disaster. Thank you!!
My son and I were affected by the hurricane and we are very thankful for all the help that we have gotten from the school, down to the generous donations from people and businesses a special thanks to Ms. Forney for putting all this together!!! Thank you very much!!!
She has been apart of my son's educational life since his first day of kindergarten. He is now 13 and in the 8th grade. She is still apart of our life.
She is a wonderful and very grateful for her inspiration in our lifes!
DOUBLE thumbs up to her!!
On behalf of the Millan-Baez family I would love to thank each and one of you guys that made this horrible disaster a little easier to come through. Thank you Mrs. Forney for all of the assistance that we received and continue to receive, for your time and passion to help. God bless each and one of you!
A true example of a "Life Changer"!
Lisa is such an amazing person! She is an inspiration in all aspects of her life. She not only changes other lives, she works hard on changing her own!
Lisa Forney is a tremendous asset to any organization that she belongs to. She expects no more or less of anyone that she herself is willing to give. She brings great spirit and a great deal of class with her always. we are all blessed to have her in our circle socially or work related.
Lisa Forney is true, pure, and a daily living example of God's blessing. God has blessed us with her presence, and She in-turn blesses us by her unwavering, ceaseless, giving kindness. Giving not only to children, but to adults as well. Lisa is an unsung hero and mentor to all who are graced with her presence. Lisa not only imparts these stellar qualities to her students; but more importantly she daily lives her life by doing God's will and being the example for Lady Lauren. She is raising Lady Lauren to carry on God's will and her legacy of true, loving, pure goodness.
Kindness is a language that the blind can see and the deaf can hear”…. Mark Twain
Thank you Lisa Forney for shining your light upon us in the Katy community.
Ms. Forney is an excellent person, I know her since she was an assistant principal at wolfe elementry school, she is somebody that treats everybody with respect, my kids love her and they feel very comfortable with her, she is part of our family.
She knows how to do her job, she always have the right answer. The Monterroza family loves Ms. Forney. Thanks for all you do
Lisa Forney is a remarkable and generous woman who inspires others. She is an inspirational servant leader who acts a role mode for many.
Mrs. Forney has a positive energy and shares that energy with her students each and every day!
Mrs. Forney has a beautiful spirit. I'm always admiring the work she does in the community. More importantly, she's raising her daughter Lauren to do the same. She is a shining example of what a humanitarian looks like.
Lisa is fearless and tireless when it comes to helping others -- especially children. She blesses ALL those around her with a positive attitude and determined spirit. Beloved, admired and respected........she is SO deserving of this recognition!!
Lisa Forney is an amazing person and I am very happy that she was the recipient of this award. I cannot think of a more deserving person. She is one of the kindest people I know, and always thinks of others and how she can help them. I am honored to know you and be your friend. Lots of love, Lisa.
Mrs. Forney is excellent at what she does to support others and the community. A caring and giving spirit.
Ms. Forney has been with my kids since elementary, they are in High School now. Ms. Forney has been an extraordinary teacher with my kids. A good teacher knows her students and keeps up with what they are doing. She would always ask them how their day was going and never ever ignored them. It's hard to find good teachers these days that really care for there students in a respectful way, and Ms. Forney is ONE IN A MILLION!!!!! We love you Ms. Forney!!!!You deserve it!!!
Truly a servant leader who inspires and motivates all who cross her path! She strives to take care of business first! Congratulations for accomplishing another great task
Lisa is indeed an inspiration! She has a wonderful personality and sweet spirit. Her daughter is a reflection of her! Lisa is always offering help to those in need. Most importantly she always prays for others and thats worth alot! She has motivated me to continue pressing toward the goal no matter what and that has changed my life. Lisa Forney is indeed a life changer. Lindsey Hill
Mrs.Forney has been there for my two girls all three years and now my son . She’s an amazing administrator and feel truly blessed she has remained at Cardiff .
Leila
I had the honor to work with Mrs. Forney for 2 1/2 years and I can say she changed my life! She gave me the chance to grow and learn how to make a difference in children's life! Thank you Lisa Forney for helping me be a rock star! I love you and wish all the best! You are my super hero!
"Life changer" that's a great description of Mrs. Forney, because once you meet her, she will change your life in a positive, and inspiring way. She is a passionate mother and loving wife. She is always willing to help and give to others. And she’s creative!! Great Woman with integrity!!
I am so exciting to express how I feel about Lisa. She has a heart for service and always encouraging others to do the same . She give her time and talent in protecting and inspiring the next generation so that the youth can live to take care of our legacy.Lisa truly deserve to be rewarded.
I' ve known Lisa Forney for over 15yrs. I work with her in professional, personal and spiritual areas. She handle all these areas with empathy and professionalism. Her feelings for others was second to none.
She love working with Children as well as adults as she brought new ideas and projects to share with both.
I feel she is deserving of this award.
We love Mrs Forney!!! We have had the privilege of knowing her for 4 years now. You deserve this!!!
Congratulation, we need more teacher like you, to help our students and have better life
It is difficult to find words to adequate describe the intense, genuine warmth and loving care you experience when you first meet Lisa Forney. I was new to the school, area, and district when I met her this year and she automatically made me feel welcomed, loved and an integral part of the community family. As with everyone who meets her, the immediate appreciation you have for the way she makes you feel, grows into utter amazement and intense admiration when you realize that she extends that same warmth and welcome to absolutely everyone she meets and works tirelessly to find new and creative ways to serve others. What is also amazing is that she truly doesn't realize what a rare and priceless talent she has and the depth and width of it's reach. Not only is her personal influence enormous, she makes everyone she meets want to be a better, and more generous person, so her impact is really limitless. I can't imagine anyone who better personifies your title of Life Changer of the Year!
Lisa is a beautiful, loving, caring and compassionate woman of God. She impacts those that she comes in contact with daily with her contagious smile and strength to get things done.She is a devoted mother to her daughter whereby she displays qualities of a courageous
and Godly woman. She volunteers as a Chaplain with the Katy- Prairie View Jack and Jill organization for mothers and their children. She inspires members of our organization with her kind words of encouragement and expression of God's love. She volunteers in various community activities that positively impacts other mother and their children in the community.Lisa has truely been a life-changer in my family life by being a reliable prayerful and genuine friend who has always been there when needed.
Lisa Forney was the Assistant Principal at Wolfe Elementary during my grandson’s kindergarten and first grade years. During that time, my grandson’s behavioral problems kept him in Ms. Forney’s office more than in the classroom. Ms. Forney, being the commensurate professional that she is, peppered with astute observation skills, recognized that my grandson’s out of control behavior was mostly beyond his control. That was the beginning of how and why my grandson and our family came to view, know and love this woman as our “super hero”! With great sensitivity and compassion, she counseled, guided and encouraged my grandson and parents through the process to get the help he needed to control and largely remedy my grandson’s behavioral issues. When he learned that Ms. Forney was a Principal at the Junior High School he would be attending, he was ecstatic! So was his family. Ms. Forney was the first person he sought out when he set foot on campus. Knowing she was there brought us all a sense of comfort and peace. We knew we had someone faithful and supportive near him and also willing and able to mete our tough love with a side of compassion and understanding. Ms. Forney is such an exemplary role model for our children and for any adult who aspires to be the very best spouse, parent, professional, friend, and child of God. This lady is a phenomenal woman! Thank you, Ms Forney, for all of the lives you have touched in such a profoundly positive way!
Lisa Forney is a true role model. Often when faced with a difficult situation, from school challenges to preparing for a hurricane, I take pause and think, "What would Lisa do?" She embodies strength, confidence, and wisdom and generously, and gracefully, shares this with friends and co- workers. She is an excellent nominee for this recognition.
Lisa is such an extraordinary, phenomenal wife, mother, friend, educator , and most of a woman of God. Knowing Lisa for over 20 years she has always been an inspiration and have fearlessly dedicated her life to making the world a better place. Anything she experiences that can enhance anyone else's life she passes on the knowledge without hesitation. She has definitely been a 'life changer' in my life! Just a peek into her world changed my holidays and what it means to be family!
Lisa Forney is one of the most dedicated, sincere, selfless and kind people that you will ever know. Those who are lucky enough to know her are truly touched forever by her grace. There is no one more deserving of this award! She has been changing lives since the moment we met a decade ago! From students to staff there is nothing she wouldn’t do! From organizing events for school and the community to hosting endless exquisite events in her own home. This lovely woman barely sleeps and is always thinking of how she can help make peoples lives better...and she surely does!!! Thank you Mrs. Forney!
You can count on Lisa Forney to always do what is best for others. She takes time to solve situations in an organized and thorough manner. With genuine love in her heart, she will find a way to serve others while encouraging others to care and serve one another. She is a blessing to her family, friends, students, and colleagues. Her high expectations and selflessness impacts everyone who is fortunate enough to have this Life Changer in their lives.
While I've only known Lisa Forney for a short period of time, it's apparent in her actions that she takes great pride in giving back to her school community. Her desire to see her students and staff succeed is always on display in her day-to-day actions. When she is not attending training to hone her professional craft, she can be found taking the steps to master a new district initiative or program. She has a very welcoming and personable personality and is an absolute pleasure to be around. In short, Mrs. Forney is truly a life changer!
Ms. Forney is one of the best Task Analyzers, Task Managers I have had the pleasure of knowing. She is organized, structured, to the point and tactful. Great manager of people and resources. However, from observation and communication about family, she is a great mother. Regardless of the situation or circumstance, she maintains a positive attitude. She is AWESOME!
Ms. Lisa is a dynamic Christian Woman of God! She is very genuine, honest and down-to-earth, focused business Woman. Ms. Lisa is a loving Wife and Mother of her Family. She has a great sense of humor. I offered to sign her up at the Improv Open Mic Night! I failed to mention that Ms. Lisa is a dynamic, creative and powerful public speaker! I love and respect Ms. Lisa and I wish her well in her life endeavors!
Lisa Forney is a super hero. She is not only a life changer, she is a life preserver. She is the friend to go to in a time of trouble. She gIves hope to the hopeless and uplifts the down trodden. She offers shelter to the homeless, strength to the weak, food to the hungry and water to the thirsty. She empowers the helpless and encourages the fearful.
She motivates others to be better and do better.
She is a seeker of knowledge and lover of truth.
She gives all of herself without hesitation.
She is a God fearing, Bible toting, scripture quoting, praying wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend to all. To know her is to love her and be inspired by her.
Lisa Forney is a real life superhero and life changer.
Lisa is a wonderful Christian friend, a great public speaker ,
Personable and definitely worthy of this Life Changing Award. She is a motivator, thoughtful and when there is a project , she gets it done. She is a life changer.
James Branch
Lisa Forney is the consummate mother, leader, educator, and role model for positive and uplifting behavior. As a mother, she is rearing a daughter to understand the value of community service. As a result, her middle school aged daughter has parlayed her own yearly food drive, which she has done since she was elementary school, into a community service academy where she teaches other youth how to create community service projects. As a homemaker Lisa maintains a lovely, beautifully decorated home where she and her husband entertain friends and family in a picturesque environment of overwhelming hospitality. The table settings and decor for her events are suitable for an interior decorating magazine photo shoot. As a wife, she supports her husband in his career as a successful school administrator and Christian leader. As an educator, Lisa maintains a positive, upbeat approach to encouraging youngsters to learn, grow, and be the best they can be regardless of their circumstances. In the same manner, she encourages her co-workers to do the same by leading by example, making special handmade gifts for staff on special occasions like Teacher Appreciation Day, and by supervising in a firm but fair manner. She is a reliable source of advice and inspiration at the school where she works providing a beacon of joy. While doing all this, Lisa also is a small business entrepreneur running her Cake My Day home made treats company. She has countless satisfied customers around the state of Texas who call upon her to make creative theme-inspired baked goods. Lisa Forney makes an indelible mark on all who meet her and is well deserving of the title "Life Changer of the Year."
Lisa Forney is the most beautiful person I have met the whole family lived in Dallas Texas I met her when her daughter was two years old see the most kindness honest responsible person Lovely Handsome she put GOD First n stand behind her husband they are a team she work very hard two get it done. I can depend on Lisa I can ask anything and she will stay until it get done Pray with in if she doesn’t know answer she know where in who to go to get Answers PS Thank you for Always been there missing you n the Family Always GOD n Family First
To say that Mrs. Forney is a hard worker would be a total understatement. Her Hurricane Harvey efforts were an amazing testimony to her unstoppable commitment to our community. She put in countless hours. The after Harvey Pop-Up Market that will take place this weekend is just another huge effort that she will be undertaking. Lisa Forney has touched the lives of so many in our school and community - a true life changer!
Life changer is the definition of Mrs. Forney. Mrs. Forney has come into my life and helped me see things in a different perspective. If I ever needed advice about life, I could always count on her to give me Godly, positive, logical advice. Her spirit is always inviting and so warm. The love that she has for her family, friends, co workers, students, and community is like no other. Mrs. Forney is someone who walks into a room and her positive energy is immediately felt. She is confident, loving, caring, nurturing, giving, thoughtful and considerate. Mrs. Forney will do all that she can to make things happen for the benefit of others. Mrs. Forney is more than deserving of this award and I am happy that she has come into my life.
Lisa Forney has always had a heart for people. It is evident in her day-to-day life working at CJH. Until recently, I never had the opportunity to personally experience her heart-warming care. Then the hurricane hit and I found myself staying at a shelter here in the area. When she heard about it Mrs.. Forney (in only the way that she can) made the decision that she and her family would take me in for the night until my friends could come and get me the next morning. It was extremely late at night and she and her family made their way to where I was and took me in for a few hours. So the word "life-changer" is real for me because for even those few hours she helped to bring light to a dark situation. She allowed me to be able to rest comfortably for a few hours verses being left at the shelter. For that, I am forever thankful for her act of kindness. I totally agree that she is deserving of this nomination and I am excited to see what other great things lie ahead for her in the future.
The moment you meet Ms. Forney, you know she's someome special. All I've know is her passion to help those around her feel loved and supported.
She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and is inspiring others to be more giving and selfless. I don't know how she does it all... but it is always done with a smile and positive attitude! Anyone who crosses paths with Ms. Forney is truly blessed.
Lisa's middle name is "Life Changer"! She is a motivator,cheerleader, and sometimes a referee... and when she enters the room her kindness is contagious! You instantly want to be a better
person ....you want to thank God daily,spend more time with family,make new friends and never take no for an answer. And always, always love yourself. I am so blessed to have Lisa as my sister and friend.
A person who is a life-changer not only positively impacts the lives of others, but also teaches by example and leads others to impact the lives of many. Lisa Forney not only positively impacts the lives of those she comes in contact with, but through her actions, she shows others how they too can have positive impacts on the lives of others. As a mother, wife, community member, and employee, Lisa Forney's influence has helped countless people by supporting her daughter's Lady Lauren's community service projects year after year, organizing systems that support the employees with whom she works, and creating ways to meet the immediate needs of our community after Harvey. I am blessed to be able to work with such a wonderful person and life-changer.
Mrs. Forney works very hard on a daily basis for her school, church and community. She has a warm smile that helped calm my nerves as I waited to be interviewed by Mr. Rounds and the administrative team. It was amazing to observe during Harvey the hours Mrs. Forney committed to ensuring our staff and students' needs were being met during a very difficult time. Mrs. Forney has and continues to touch many lives in a very positive caring way.
She is truly a life changer.
Mrs. Forney has a true passion for helping others. Countless hours of long work days at school, putting a pop up shop together for the families affected by Harvey, and now organizing a Thanksgiving pop up shop to continue to support our community/families of Cardiff Junior High. You would never know that Mrs. Forney stays working until 11:00 pm at least once a week to make sure our students are taken care of, our staff is supported with detailed information, and our families supported with resources because the next day she is back at work with a smile and ready to conquer the day. Mrs. Forney has really impacted my life and shown me the true meaning of giving back and showing support to those affected by difficult times. Mrs. Forney I just want you to know that we truly appreciate all your hard work and devotion to our school, our students, our staff, and our community. You truly are a LIFE CHANGER!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa when she first moved to Katy. I could tell then that she was a person who did exactly what she said. Lisa never asked anyone to do anything that she would not do herself. She held high expectations for herself and everyone around her. It's about time someone nominated her. Now Lisa what do I always tell you, "don't get the big head". I am saying congratulations already for being Life Changer of the Year.
Lisa Forney is hands down one of the kindest, most genuine and caring professionals I have ever had the opportunity to work with. She has such a HUGE heart for not only the kids she works with on a daily basis, but the staff as well. She will work crazy long hours just to make sure everything is handled and communicates every detail so everyone is on the same page. I absolutely admire her work ethic and her desire to help and inspire others... she definitely inspires me daily!!
You can count on Lisa Forney to always do what is best for anyone in need. She takes time to solve situations in an organized and thorough manner. With genuine love in her heart, she will find a way to serve others while encouraging others to care and serve one another. She is a blessing to her family, friends, students, and colleagues. Her high expectations and selflessness impacts everyone who is fortunate enough to have this Life Changer in their lives.
Mrs. Forney is a warm and approachable individual. Her character and integrity are beyond outstanding. She is genuine and truly has a love for all of us here at Cardiff. We are so blessed to have her on our team.
Mrs. Forney is always looking for ways to serve others and encourages others to do so as well. She is a very professional.
Lisa Forney is an amazing person who does it all. She works tirelessly as a school administrator, she has her own cake pop business with her daughter, she recently started another business on how to manage your life, and she is devoted to her family. Lisa is meticulous and caring. She holds herself to very high standards and consistently reaches her goals. I have set in countless meetings with Lisa where she always tries to make sure that the needs of those in the meetings are met. She considers the appropriateness of interventions for students while also thinking of her staff. When a parent has a concern, she takes the time to sit with them and discuss their concern. She listens to their story and connects with them. She does the same thing with her students. She forms relationships with her students reminding them that they matter. Lisa's daughter, Lauren, is a perfect example of the impact that Lisa can have on someone's life. Lauren is light-years ahead in her emotional and social maturity of what would be expected for someone her age. This has been fostered by her mother. Lisa leads by example and tries to make the world around her better for it. She is collaborative and seeks out consultation with others when figuring out complex problems and situations. Lisa recognizes that no one person can do it all and is willing to be a team-player. I feel fortunate that I have had the opportunity to get to know and work with Lisa.
Mrs. Forney , you have always had a Gift of Changing lives with positive words and your smile. Keep giving hope to the community, You Rock!!!
Mrs. Forney is well-deserving of this great honor! I have known her for nearly a decade. We worked together at Wolfe Elementary in Katy ISD. She was an asset then, and she remains an asset to Katy ISD and the entire community. She has a sixth sense about her that allows her to read people and come to know their needs. She is generous with her time and talents in meeting those needs. She has many talents too numerous to mention! She has a servant's heart and would do anything for anyone in need. She is a perfect candidate for this award! I can think of no better candidate.
Ms. Forney is an amazing, hardworking and dedicated AP. I am a new teacher with Katy ISD and Ms. Forney has been an awesome example of education professionalism, etiquette and organization. Ms. Forney has also started many community outreach programs here at Cardiff for displaced families from Harvey while tackling her daily tasks of her job.
Lisa Forney truly is a life-changer. She has always taken time out of her busy schedule to put others' needs before her own. She has motivated me to be a better educator, to give more to those in need, to become healthy, to move on despite adversity, and to be an overall better person. And her compassion and inspiration does not stop with me; she does the same for countless others expecting nothing in return. Lisa Forney is an amazing administrator, motivator, and friend. She truly is a life changer.
Lisa is an amazing person! She is thoughtful, caring, and knows how to make great things happen. It is this determination that fuels her passion for helping others. Lisa sees a need and develops a plan to take care of the need or to ease the load. She is a true humanitarian, and she makes me better just by knowing her. She is genuine and never meets a stranger. She has positively influenced my daughter to want to serve our community. Lisa sees obstacles as challenges to overcome and she uses her positive spirit to bless others. She is more than deserving of this honor!
It has been a wonderful experience getting to work along side Lisa Forney these last few years at Cardiff. God "broke the mold" when he created her. She is a force to be reckoned with! I have never met a person who can put more into one day and stay positive and support others while doing so. I spend most of my time laughing when she's talking because she is so spirited and honest. Not sure I've met anyone with more integrity--something our kids and this world needs more of! Congratulations on this nomination, Mrs. Forney. You MORE than deserve it!
In short, Mrs. Forney is everything that is right in education. She works tirelessly to grow her staff, colleagues and students alike. She's a true servant leader and has an unyielding zeal that transform every environment she encounter. A consummate educator is a person that pushes you to create goals you can not envision accomplishing, then provides you with the tools along the way to achieve those goals. Mrs. Forney is that type of educator and more. The impact that she has on the community is beyond measure and her efforts have touched the lives of countless people. I whole-heartedly endorse Mrs. Forney as a certified LIFECHANGER! She has changed my life as well as many others.
Mrs. Forney is the definition of giving! She works well into the night to make sure all aspects of her job are completed to perfection! When she isn’t working as an assistant principal, she is serving our community! Immediately after Harvey struck, she was organizing and planning our school “store” to help our community! When that ran out, she thought I’d what she could do next! She then set up another store completely dedicated to making A thanksgiving “store” for our families so they wouldn’t have to go without this year! All of this free to our community! We would be lost without her!!
Mrs. Forney has such an uplifting spirit. She is always willing to help others in any way she can. Mrs. Forney is nothing short of amazing!
Lisa Forney is so deserving of recognition! She demonstrates dedication, commitment and perseverance in every aspect of her life. You know, without question, that if Lisa is going to do something it wil be done right. Not only will she do things right, she will do them with style, empathy and heart. Changing lives is not what she does, it is who she is. She is a life changer.......
Mrs.Forney is a very hard worker
Loving mother,wife,and a educator..Now that's really hard work.She should vote lifechanger of the year.
I had the honor to work with Mrs. Forney for many years and experienced her love, passion, and care that she puts into everything she does. I can honestly say that she changed my life by being an example of hard-work, dedication, and the importance of investing in people’s lives. Mrs. Forney deserves to be blessed herself for all of the blessings she gives to others!
One word comes to my mind when I think of Lisa and that is MOTIVATOR. I have known Lisa for 30 plus years. In high school, she was my class President for several years. I saw her walk the halls and rally students to believe in themselves and give back to the community. From teenager to adulthood she has walked this walk. Some leaders are made and some are BORN. Lisa is definitely a person that was BORN with the selfless gift of GIVING. She is the very definition of a Life Changer.
Lisa Forney is an inspiration! Her drive, compassion, and positive spirit are a blessing to her community and school.
Mrs. Forney works relentlessly to ensure that we are all taken care of. She is truly the epitome of a selfless professional who goes above and beyond the call of duty at our school.
Well deserved. Lisa is such a blessing to many. We met a few years ago when she joined Jack and Jill of America. My first impression of her was great. Her smile was beautiful. She asked to sign each of our graduating seniors book of prayers. Always very encouraging and consistent. A wonderful example of a loving wife and mother.
Congratulations on your nomination!!
Mrs.Forney is an exceptional educator. She always has a beautiful and warm smile which is exactly what I need to see when I have a stressful day. Whenever I need a friend just to talk to, Mrs.Forney can sense that and invite me to her room and just let me share my thoughts and worries. She is so detailed in what she does that she will think through all possible scenarios. When you have Mrs.Forney in your team, you don't need to worry about anything. She sets a great example for us to follow, professionally and personally!
I have known Mrs. Forney since my son was in kindergarten. That year was so difficult for us as I had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had almost one surgery per month and volunteering my spare time in between, at school. Mrs. Forney took both Zac and I under her wing and supported Zac through out the whole ordeal. When she left our school we mourned her leaving as we had lost a hero and a friend. Zac had had a very difficult time with bully's at his school and when leaving fifth grade he discovered his hero was going to be at his junior high school. On the day we arrived for "meet the teacher" day. Mrs. Fourney still remembered him by name greeted and welcomed him like no time had even been lost. Even though he sees her sometimes in the hall, just knowing she is there brings him so much security. So many parents I speak to feel the same about this remarkable woman, who when meeting her for the first time, know how much she really cares about your child and wants the bullied child or , under dog to succeed. Thank you Mrs. Fourney for being that shining light in what could be the dark hallway we call junior high.
Lisa Forney! There is so much to say about this woman. She is forever giving of herself, her heart, her time to better the lives of everyone around her. She never asks for anything in return and to love her is the easiest thing anyone could ever do. She is also very quick to forgive, a trait that is not easy to find in people. Lisa Forney is the very definition of love and compassion. Her smile lights up the world and she is a true blessing to all!
Lisa Forney is mother, educator and entrepreneur who believes in giving back to the community whenever possible. She volunteers her time and resources at the drop of a dime for any issue. I appreciation her efforts and believe that her achievements are worthy of recognition.
Ms. Forney is a beam of light for all of us. I have been blessed to work with her in KatyISD. She is an inspiration in how she loves all people and is raising her daughter to be an amazing young woman. THe world needs so many like Ms. Forney. She is intelligent, compassionate and has the heart of a leader.
I don't know you, but it seems as though you are an amazing individual. As a"Special Educator" I can truly relate to your commitment. God bless you AND your babies in Katy, TX.
From Robin B.
Atlanta Public Schools
Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Forney on her nomination. Lisa is a very beautiful person inside and out. I am so very proud and blessed that she is my friend. I met Lisa in a Zumba class where we instantly connected. We have laughed, cried, played and prayed together. Lisa is one of the most giving persons that I know. When my mother became ill last year and had to be put in the hospital, Lisa cooked food for us. I don't mean just a dinner. She made enough to last for several weeks. Lisa is a phenomenal wife, mother, business woman and is always helping her community. I can not think of anyone more deserving of the award of Lifechanger of the Year! All my love Lisa!
Lisa Forney positively changes all the lives she comes in contact with! She gives you the utmost support, even in difficult situations. She is a ray of sunshine each and every day! One of the top two best assistant principals I have had the honor to work with!
Lisa/Mrs Forney
Is the perfect example of a leader and a friend. I’ve only known her a short period of time but she makes you feels if she’s not only known you forever but loved you forever. She always treats everyone with respect. When she has a project or an idea she always gives it her all. She’s not just an Amazon for coworker but an amazing friend! She has a passion for people and we are so blessed to have her at Cardiff Junior High
Lisa is deeply committed to whatever task that her heart is yearning to do for others.I am very impress with her outstanding and tireless efforts in addressing and raising awareness of the need in the community.I am also, amaze how one person can truly make a difference in the lives of others. I highly recommend her for this award without reservation.
Lisa Forney took charge and created a free market in our school lunchroom, where victims of Hurricane Harvey could pick up goods they needed for their families. I have never experienced a trauma like my family experienced in Bearcreek. Our house had 4 1/2 feet of flood water and sewage in it. Lisa arranged for the school to go out to the flooded homes of teachers, and do the tear out. This has a market value of $15,000. Lisa also arranged a market atmosphere where families such as mine could select items we needed. At first I was reticent, I did not want to take goods that my neighbors and other families may desperately need. However, Lisa kindly explained to me that my belongings were no longer usable, they were saturated with water and sewage and I needed to take what I needed for my family. I was so reticent I took packing paper and boxes, which Lisa encouraged a fellow employee to put in my car. She also arranged with the teachers and staff to cook several meals for the employees who were displaced by the flood. Lisa goes beyond thinking of the immediate need. She was thinking of the host families taking in relatives and friends for an extended period of time. My host family was very excited about the meals. It was like "surprise day". They were so happy after a day of work to come home to a home cooked meal. Lisa goes way beyond the standard, she is amazing. She is heading up a "Pop up market" for Thanksgiving. There are several of us still living with relatives and in small apartments while our homes are in various states of repair. This pop up market once again puts the recipients in a place where they are able to give to their host family, and make a contribution to the Thanksgiving celebration. I had an opportunity to attend a Lady Lauren meeting with my son Elijah. Lisa practices these same demonstrations of love for her community, through her daughter Lauren's "Lady Lauren" Service Academy. This year the academy has welcomed their first two teen male members. Once again, the academy focuses on provided for the needs of our community members. Lisa Forney has been a blessing to me, and my family and community.
Mrs. Forney is a sweet and nice lady but she is also strict. She is strict because she cares about you and wants you always do your best in life. Mrs. Forney also believes in kids and helps us learn how to do better. Mrs. Forney has made a difference in my life.
I first heard about Mrs. Forney from my son when he came home from school. He said, "Dad this lady is a new assistant principal at our school and she already knows all the kids names in the cafeteria." Over the next few months I heard him talk more about her and saw her in the distance at school functions. I finally got to really know her when we sat near each other at a basketball game. She called me by name. Later that night I told my son, "You are right about Mrs. Forney, she knows all the adults names too." Over the last three years I have learned that this is a lady with a heart of gold who goes above and beyond to help kids and their families. She has impacted my life and the life of my son in a way that I could never repay. Ms. Forney is a true Life Changer.
Mrs. Lisa Forney is the epitome of a Life Changer. This woman with a beautiful smile and a huge heart has a reputation of integrity and generosity. She is one that will be in the trenches with you until the end. Lisa Forney recognizes impossibilities as opportunities to rise to new heights. She tirelessly gives of herself to our staff, our students, and our community on a daily basis. What I love most about Lisa is her passion. You will never find her idle because she is constantly working on new efforts to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it is brainstorming ideas on how to move our campus to a new level of success, or rushing out on two wheels in the wee hours of the evening to take care of her family, or making phone calls and sending messages to rally people together in a community effort, or opening her home to those in need, Lisa is always making moves that count. simply put, Lisa Forney is a woman who makes it happen.
Lisa is a kind hearted educator who focuses on the needs of her students and staff ahead of her own. She has opened her home to anyone in need on many occasions. She changed my life! We began working together in a very large school district. Her sincere desire to go above and beyond fueled me to go beyond. We worked side by side ensuring the students and staff had the best educational experience.
Her touch continued to every campus that she has ever worked. There’s a line of Lisa’s LifeChangees and I’m right in it. She deserves this award fir her relentless efforts of demanding quality schools and educational experiences for all kids
Lisa Forney is the epitome of a servant leader. She serves students and teachers with love in her heart and a smile on her face. She has the gist of encouragement and uses it daily to boost the spirits of those around her. She works tirelessly to help our students and their families. She inspires others to do the same. I am blessed to calm her friend and she is indeed a life changer!!
Mrs. Lisa Forney truly is a LIFECHANGER. She is a positive blessing to everyone she comes in contact with. Her dedication and commitment is unlike any other. She is amazingly beautiful in every way and never hesitates to give back, or assist as needed. All that she does is from her heart. CONGRATULATIONS on your nomination...it is well deserved!
Lisa Forney is mother, educator, and entrepreneur who believes in giving back to the community whenever possible. She volunteers her time and resources at the drop of a dime for any issue. I appreciation her efforts and believe that her achievements are worthy of recognition.
Lisa is a very positive person who never ceases to motivate and uplift those around her. I can always count on Lisa for her creative, innovative and positive input. She is a life changer.
It is so hard for me to try to narrow down all of the amazing things I want to say about Ms. Forney I order for them to fit into this small space. She has been such an incredible resource and support for us, as parents of Jr. High children. She is the kind of educator and administrator who sets the bar extremely high for peers who look up to her and aspire to be like her. However, I feel the greatest indicator of her impact on Cardiff Jr High is seen in the enormous amount of respect and admiration given her by the students themselves.
They know Ms. Forney loves them and believes in them, therefore they are willing to rise to meet the high level of expectation she has for each of them. She is instilling confidence, resilience, purpose, belief, character, work ethic, persistence, determination and so many other life changing skills into children on a daily basis. Many of these children come from homes where these things are not taught, but these children receive them because of Ms. Forney’s heart and dedication to truly be a Lifechanger. Lisa Forney is truly a legendary woman, educator and administrator and is so worthy of this praise and so much more.
Mrs. Forney is such a remarkable woman and this award is well deserved. My daughters/ her students has had a terrific relationship with her since the 3rd grade. She always see the best interest in them and is driven to make sure that they accomplish their goals, whether its passing a test or developing to successful young adults. Our family is thrilled to have you in our children's lives.
Ms. Forbey, who I call Lisa Forney is most deserving of this honor. She is the most caring, loving, organized, intelligent, multi tasking, talented, hard working, God fearing, jewel of a person anyone would love to meet, hang around and emulate.Did I mention she is an excellent mother and wife. I could go on but it gives me joy to tell everyone the type of person she is. She is well deserving of this recognition. You could not have chosen a better person. Congratulations Ms. Forney!
Congratulations Lisa!! You deserve the honor and more!! You're such a giving and loving person!!
Mrs. Forney stepped in my life 4 years ago when she was 6th grade Assistant Principal at Cardiff Junior High School. This was her first year coming to Cardiff Junior High from Wolfe Elementary in Katy ISD. When I first saw her I knew she meant BUSINESS!!! From day one she had and still continues to have high expectations for her teachers and students. She has a passion for education, advocating what is right for children, and helping others. She can multitask and has organized top notch events and created new programs for our school such as: Harvey Pantry, CJH Thanksgiving Pop Up Market, and works with countless companies and organizations that provide our school with donations. She truly made me want to work harder because I had an administrator that worked hard, never complained about her work load, and was in the trenches with her teachers. I knew back then and I know now that she has my back. When I applied for my Masters Program in Educational Leadership, I knew I wanted to learn from the BEST. Despite, her busy schedule she became my mentor, role model, and dear friend over these past 4 years. Now, Mrs. Forney, is our Student Support Administrator, and I am the Testing Coordinator on our campus, and I have the pleasure of working even closer with Mrs. Forney each and everyday and I see how the MAGIC happens (God blessed us to have offices next door to one another). She is truly an inspiration and a blessing to my life. I continue to grow daily from Mrs. Forney's wisdom, encouragement, and support. Everybody needs a Mrs. Forney in their life and she has no idea how much she has impacted my life and our school community at Cardiff Junior High. We love her and all I can say is this sounds like a Life Changer and one amazing woman!!!
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I was so delighted to hear that Lisa was nominated for this award. She is a true earth angel in so many ways. She deeply cares for the children at her school and she shows such love and kindness to everyone she comes in contact with. She is a true leader and teacher of the important things in life, showing love and doing service for others. I'm so proud of the ways she shows this not only in her school/work life, but in her home life as well. She teaches her daughter the importance of love and service and guides her in community service efforts that give to those less fortunate. She truly is a life changer because she does change lives for the better. Everyone who meets Lisa is touched by her goodness and can always take away more knowledge, more insight, and more of a desire to do good and create positive changes in our world. She is a true light worker and I'm so proud of all she has done!
I consider Lisa a soul-stirrer!!!! She is the epitome of chicken soup for the soul!!!
Beautiful lady inside and out! Her passion for kids, life,and helping others is who she is on a daily basis.
She is the epitome of a Lifechanger!
I love this woman. She is one of the most kindest, and caring woman i have ever met. She will always reach out to whoever you are. She sees NO color. She is an amazing MOTHER, WIFE AND BUSINESS WOMAN. It just saddens me that i don't see her and her family as much as i would like. Her daughter is following in Moms footsteps. She is an amazing young lady. I just love her to pieces.
Mrs. Forney goes in where angels fear to tread. Others might be intimidated by a school with 75% economically disadvantaged. Others might bemoan the difficulties of a population with almost that many coming from homes in which languages other than English are spoken. Some might even see the situation as impossible, with as many as a third of the families displaced by the flooding after Hurrican Harvey. With her children-first priority firmly in place, Mrs. Forney tackles one impossible task after the next through her unique style of no-nonsense love. She loves the kids first; she loves those who teach, as well. Imagine one person making over a thousand people feel as though they are each her favorite. Through her example of tough love and hard work, we are all encouraged to do our best. She truly changes the life trajectory of each person she works with.
She has been such an inspiration to me and continues to be!!'
Lisa Forney is an amazing person & educator. When my career in education began she was extremely instrumental in helping me become the educator I am today. She help me with tools I needed to be effective in the classroom setting & beyond. Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Forney!!!
A little over a year ago my family was faced with a crisis that I don’t think any of us could have even prepared to battle. My Daughter was very sick and I can remember how scared and helpless I felt at times trying to gain the strength and courage just to face a new day. Ms. Forney went above and beyond to help care for my Daughter as soon as she was made aware of our situation. Until meeting her I honestly had never met such an amazing, inspiring, caring and selfless person that had the complete capability to listen with her heart and give so much of herself to a child and family she didn’t even know. Everything she did to help us changed my Daughters life and reminded her that there are truly amazing people in the world! I am so grateful and my family is completely blessed to have had the privilege to meet and receive help from such an awesome person!!! I think the world we live in today could learn a lot by following in the footsteps of such a kind and compassionate woman!!
I am honored to Congratulate you Lisa, on your achievement. You are a loving and caring individual. You are gregarious. You give so much to help others as I have observed you over the years. You encourage many with your life's lesson. Congrats!
I was recently hired for this school year by Mrs.Forney, as a teacher at Cardiff JH. Even in the interview, I felt a strong connection with her. Mrs. Forney’s high expectations, selflessness, kindness and generous heart makes her perfectly unique in her administrative role. She makes me want to serve more and strive to be a better educator every single day. I am blessed to be able to have such a phenomenal woman as an example to me and to other women how to be a successful mother, wife and administrator/business woman!
Lisa Forney certainly is a Mover and A Shaker when it comes to the wellbeing of students and their families.. I worked with Lisa for several years at an elementary school. Her dedication is overwhelming and just simply put amazing. She has touched and changed the lives of many families in our Katy community. My Sissy as I like to call her has a heart of gold and she is willing to go the extra mile or do what it takes to help her others. Truly an inspiration and deserves to receive the LifeChanger of the Year award because she has certainly changed many lives.
Mrs. Forney is a motivator, encourager, and lover of people! Everything she does, she does with all of her heart. She cares for hurting people, cares for her teachers at school, cares for her neighbors, and care for her friends. She cheers on her teachers when they seek her wisdom and advice. She is an amazing administrator, but more importantly she is an amazing friend. Her life inspires me to be all I can be. I cannot imagine a more appropriate award for Mrs. Forney than that of “Life-changer.”
Lisa is an phenomenal woman. I have had the honor to know her as friend, mother and wife. She gives every bit of her self to making her circle in life better. Everywhere she goes she lives her DNA and it is better because of her light that shines brightly.. I am so excited to see all the great things in store for her and her beautiful family.
Mrs. Forney is an outstanding example of faith, compassion, and love!
She works hard for her family, at her school, and in the community.
She is motivated, kind, and believes the best for everyone.
Lisa is a servant leader, she is compassionate, always giving her time and amplifies unity. Her positivity is contagious, it's been a pleasure knowing her and working with her because she is always seen modeling the way! Congratulations on this recognition, well deserved.
Mrs. Forney takes her own time to make sure everyone feels happy and welcomed. She is well organized and truly cares for others. Not only does she do an amazing job at work but she also helps her daughter with community service - that all around impacts everyone! She spread love, joy, and happiness everywhere she goes.
Mrs. Forney works so hard at School, in her community and in every area of her life to help others. I worked with her at Wolfe and she was an amazing advocate for her students, teachers and families. This fall I saw her put in amazing efforts for her School community that was affected by the hurricane.
Lisa is an amazing person, she always puts others needs before her own! She has a huge heart ??. I a better person just by knowing her!.
Lisa is a leader, a positive influence, role model, love all people and has a smile that can light the universe!
Lisa Forney has always been right there just when she’s needed in any given situation. At the drop of a hat she has stepped in and “Made it happened”. She’s creative and resourceful in so many ways. She loves help and being supportive. She wears many hats and wears them well. Lisa is a very spiritual person, who lets her light sight in a very special way. Excellent Mom, wife, daughter, Sister Friend and confidant. Anyone who knows her will tell you she loves family and she shows it. Her gifts are beyond words and she has no problem sharing. She’s well respected and has a reputation for knowing and understanding the Texas school system, process and law. She has been instrumental in the development of many programs in the schools where she has taught. She’s a leader in the school and she expects the best from students and doesn’t mind doing whatever it takes to help her students reach their accomplishments. Lisa is a LifeChanger to all whose lives she touches. What a Blessing it is to be able to call her my sister in Christ, my friend, my support, and someone who played a great part in my Life Changes. To God Be The Glory for this Beautiful Godly Woman.
Lisa has been a life changer for as long as I’ve known her. In Middle School, High School and Church, Lisa always found a way to extend a helping hand and make an impact in someone else’s life! She’s so passionate about being a world changer that she has passed it down to her daughter, Lauren as an heirloom. She deserves this honor because it’s who she is.
Mrs. Forney is a force of nature in our community, entering the room with her blazing, bright smile, and immediately leading everyone around her to action in whatever the task at hand.
She has a passion for service, and helping and encouraging everyone to serve, including her immediate family and friends.
To know Mrs. Forney, is absolutely to love not only her huge heart for service and helping others, but it’s to be in the presence of a life changer
Lisa is not only a great teacher and community minded individual who loves God, but is a bearer of great fruit. Not only does she love the students and staff, where she works daily to enrich and bless the lives of those she interacts with daily. Lisa lives, loves and breathes her husband and Lady Lauren and is their biggest champion and supporter of all their dreams and aspirations. Marcus is able to pour his gifts, into his profession because of her selfless support and love for him. Her unending encouragement and championing lady Lauren's civic and community minded goals, is shaping one of our future leaders into her purpose and passion. I have always been proud to have Lisa in my family, but the opening of her home during the hurricane and her tireless efforts to help others during this life changing event, make me compelled to write and give her, her flowers while she yet lives. Lisa, you are every woman and the reason this world is a bit brighter. Thank you for being you.
I've known Lisa Forney over 20 years. She's definitely worthy of this award. A Life changer is putting it mildly! Lisa is one of the most selfless people I've ever met!
Not only does she impact the lives of anyone she interacts with, by volunteering to support her church, community at large; she's passed that spirit down to her daughter! Be it canned food drives, sweater /gloves or mittens, or opening her home to recent flood victims and helping them get needed supplies, she's all in! Lisa and her family came home to Dallas and recruited people from our church and surrounding communities to make donations to take back to Katy!
I love her wonderful spirit and tenacity!
This honor is greatly deserved!
Kudos, Bravo & may God's continuous choice blessings overtake Mrs. Lisa Forney!
Lisa Forney is the most caring individual I have ever met. She is kind, understanding and compassionate. She makes you feel like family the moment you meet her. Lisa always lends a hand where needed and is quick to listen with her heart. She is a true leader. She empowers people to want to do their best and to reach their fullest potential. Thanks Lisa Forney for being a role model for everyone!
To me, the definition of a Lifechanger is someone who leaves the world better than when they found it. Lisa Forney has done that her entire life. She has a lengthy following of students, teachers, parents..and colleagues that could testify to how Mrs. Forney influenced their lives. I witnesses, first-hand, the transformation of teachers as Lisa mentored them all. She has accomplished much...and she has so much more time to share her truth. Congratulations!
Excellent choice! Lisa is a genuine sweet person inside and out. Such a joy to be around. Congratulations!
I could not agree more with this nomination. Lisa Forney was my assistant principal at Cardiff junior high. She not only supported all of her teachers, but she always found ways to make us feel appreciated. There were home made treats at all of our meetings, personalized thank you notes, and consistency with her positive attitude. She is truly amazing!
She is truly a inspiration to all women!
Mrs. Forney is ALL heart. She cares immensely for children and the well being of others overall. She is there for a word of encouragement and is an uplifting soul.
Lisa is a breathe of fresh air, her smile lights up a room. As an educator she is a believer in the children and the abilities of her teachers.
Lisa Forney is a life changer in many ways: educationally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, economically just to name a few. She has touched my life personally in all these areas, and more. I have learned so much from just watching her live life. She is a life changer for sure!
You are more than deserving, ma’am!
My daughter, Lisa Forney, is a special person. Growing up she did everything I asked of her. I believe her life is blessed because of her obedience. She has been serving faithfully in education now for 25 years. She loves her job. As a teacher, she was named Teacher of the year in two different school districts (Dallas ISD and Arlington) in the 6 years she taught.
She was a specialist with Alternative Certification Department in Dallas ISD where she worked with hundreds of interns helping them get certified to teach. She recruited, trained, helped interns prepare for state tests. She was involved in every aspect of their certification. She was a specialist with high expectations.
She also worked in Advanced Academic Services where she worked with the Talented and Gifted Teachers. In this role she trained teachers, wrote curriculum and held workshops for teachers to display their students best of show---their projects at the end of the year. They were a family. They loved her and she loved them.
As an assistant principal, she has been involved in many aspects of her community. She has a way of making things better no matter where she works---elementary--she puts systems in place to make things better. She kept the entire school safe with her planning guides and pulling the teachers together. She trained and trained some more. She celebrated her teachers and they celebrated her. She loved her last elementary school by the work, time and care that she put into the job. During her time at the elementary, she was in charge of the 40th Birthday in addition to her regular responsibilities as the assistant principal, my daughter planned for a year. She ensured the current and past principals were honored with an unveiling of portraits. She put together committees to work on various things, like the unearthing of the time capsule, invitations, refreshments, logistics. She is a master planner. She has the ability to see the big picture and the small pieces it takes to get the job done from start to finish. During the 40th Celebration, she honored the past, present as they looked to the future. It was a great program that honored and valued all that had graced the halls of that small elementary campus. They loved her and she loved them at that school and when she left, they missed her. Talk to any teacher that was there after she left.
In junior high the story hasn’t changed for my daughter. She is a force. She brings order/structure and helps teachers to be their best. She completely supports the vision of her principal. She has been working without rest on numerous projects to help those in her school community that were affected by Harvey. She organized help for the faculty and staff; cleaning of houses, meals, helping gather essentials for faculty and staff. She spearheaded a pantry that served the community. Now, she is planning a Pop-Up Thanksgiving Market for the community to come and shop for things they need for Thanksgiving, free of charge. She has spent countless hours devising planning guides and working with lots of community members to pull off this community event. She is doing this on top of her regular responsibilities as assistant principal. Check out a story that was written about her by Global giving.
https://medium.com/globalgoodness/lisa-3eae89ccdaf
Not only is she a hard worker at work, but at home it doesn't stop there. She has a husband and a daughter. Her daughter started a Cakepop business five years ago where she is teaching her daughter a business. My daughter always was making things with my granddaughter to give away, like to the seniors at the church, the mailman, the teachers at my granddaughter's daycare and school. Then one day someone said they wanted to buy one of her cake pop bouquets, Well, they had a cake pop show and that was five years ago. They have been running their business ever since. They recently had a booth at a market at a local elementary school where they sold their cake pops. Checkout their Facebook page. You will see the time and effort that my daughter puts into everything she touches. She is a dynamic young woman.
https://www.facebook.com/CakePopBouquetsOtherSpecialtyTreats/
Not only does she spend time teaching her daughter some business skills, but she is also teaching her how to serve others. My granddaughter also has a community service academy. It is called Lady Lauren's Community Service Academy. My granddaughter works with 15 students in a year of service under the guidance of Lisa. Last year, they collect 2,500 canned goods that benefitted a local charity. Just think of the time and effort that took. They do lots for the community, but now they are working with other students. Sometimes, I don’t know how she does it all. It is unbelievable. So, don’t believe my words. Check out their Facebook page that showcases all that they are doing together in the community with other students for free charge. My daughter takes a lot of time to help others and their children outside of her leadership role at work.
https://www.facebook.com/Lady-Laurens-Community-Service-Academy-1214028515328777/
My granddaughter won a Student Hero Award, where she was selected out of 5.2 million students in the state of Texas for her community service efforts. Take a moment to watch the news story that was done on my granddaughter.
http://www.fox26houston.com/news/134728018-video
She won the award because of what Lisa and her Dad, Marcus are doing daily. What I am trying to say is that my daughter is a Life Changer not only at work, but in her own home. In her community.
When she shines her light, it makes everything and everyone around her better. She knows how to make everyone feel special; like they are the only person on Earth. My daughter celebrates her birthday for a month, but the month is spent celebrating others. This past July, she celebrated the senior members of her church by hosting a Gratitude Tea. She served 5 courses, had someone come and sing, she celebrated the lives of those women from the church on her birthday. She also had a Mother- daughter gathering where she planned activities for the Mother and Daughters to bond and have fun; again doing for others while celebrating her birthday.
She is a gracious person. She serves by example. She is a worker bee. She won't ask anyone to do something that she is not willing to do herself. She believes in making things happen by serving others. When she has an idea, she puts a planning guide together and gets everyone involved. She does this both at work and with her family. You should ask her for a copy of the planning guide for our Christmas in Katy. You should ask her for the planning guides that she puts together at work. They are remarkable. She makes things happen. She has so many talents, it would take me writing a book to cover them all.
I could go on and on about how great my daughter is, but I think you get the picture. Talk to some people about her. See for yourselves how she has changed lives. Everywhere she goes people fall in love with her. She is giving and believes in making where ever she is BETTER. Plan a trip and go meet her for yourself. You will be in awe by her personality, her zest for life and her energy. I am blessed to have her as my daughter. Selecting her as your Life Changer of the Year would be the right choice. Thanks for taking the time to read about my daughter.
Lisa is most definitely a life changer. All that know her love her giving heart and positive spirit. She also goes over and above to create great experiences for those around her.
We joking say that there is 'regular' way and the 'Lisa Forney' way. With the Lisa Forney way you can bet it will be done with EXCELLENCE!
I am proud to call her friend. She most definitely has my vote! Love you Lisa and continue to let your light shine.
Lisa Forney and I are connected for life. Lisa and I attended church together for many years and worked in the same ministry when she was a resident in Dallas County.. Her beauty is both outward and inward. When she greets you, her smile illuminates the room.. Lisa is a very compassionate and giving person. She selflessly took time to coach my daughter on constructing a job winning resume when she was pursuing a career as an educator. My daughter is now in her 5th year of teaching. What I most admire about Lisa are the life changing morals and passion for learning that she instills in her daughter, Laureen. Lisa has assisted Laureen in starting "Lady Laureen's Community Service Academy." This academy started out as an ongoing can food drive initiative and has since evolved to Tshirt sales with proceeds going to help disaster victims and the less fortunate in the community. Lisa has also shown Laureen how to become an entrepreneur with tips on marketing presentation. The list for Lisa's good deeds are endless because they occur every day. Many thanks to Ayeshan Kahn for nominating Lisa.
Lisa Forney is a very caring, lovable wife and mother that put others before herself. She is always giving back to the community and love children. Lisa is a great role model to her daughter which is following in her mother’s foot steps which is always great with giving back to the community.
I worked with Lisa in Dallas ISD in the Gifted and Talented Dept. Lisa is one of those people you want on your team! She is passionate about everything she is involved with and she always strives to make improvements for teachers and children! She can keep more plates spinning at one time than anyone I’ve ever known!
Lisa is a very hard worker always thinking of ways to help someone less fortunate. This happens so miv
Mrs. Forney is a blessing to the entire Cardiff Junior High School family. She is a role model with her diligence and perseverance. It is an honor to nominate her for this award.
Cousin Lisa is such an inspiration and blessing!! It's refreshing to know God put people here on earth like her to help make the earth a better place. We Love you Cousin Lisa and Congrats!! May God bless you!!
The Harry Family
Lisa is a wonderful woman and I'm blessed to call her my friend. She has been a role model to me and I admire her. She is a huge resource for this mom of young boys and has been a great source of information and guidance on education and childhood Shenanigans. I love Lisa dearly. She's a wonderful woman, mother, wife, educator and friend.
Lisa Forney is a positive force!
- Whether it be with students she mentors in organizations she’s affiliated with, or with her sisterhood of peers!
She is always inspiring and reaching for new heights!
Mrs Forney is an amazing person. There are two amazing things I admire about her. She loves God and her family.
She is a true friend and always willing to help others. I love her outgoing personality and amazing strength as a woman.
Congratulations you are well deserving of this award!!!!
Lisa is always looking for ways to serve others and encourages others to do so as well. She always has a kind word and is an amazing role model to not only myself, but my children as well. We are blessed to know her and have her be a part of our lives!
Mrs Forney is one the most selfless educators I know! She gives of her time, her spirit and her life every single day to kids from all walks of life. I am proud to call her friend. She changes lifes.
Lisa gives tirelessly of herself and time. She exudes excellence and dedication to any endeavor she is a part of; Lisa’s hard work and attention to the smallest details encompasses her love for all.
Lisa Forney is creative and does everything with excellence. She truly cares about others and is very kind.
Lisa Forney is a generous and warm soul that is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children in her community. I've witnessed her passion for preparing kids in leadership and creating community service based activities for kids in Katy ISD and Cy-Fair ISD. She is a shining star in my eyes, and it's wonderful to know others recognize her strengths. Way to go, Lisa ! Keep up the good work!
Lisa Forney is dedicated to giving back to the community. She is constantly finding ways for the youth in Katy to grow and become community servants.
Lisa is definitely deserving of becoming a "Life Changer" for 2017.
