Author: Claire Holmes

The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Katherine Frances Ferruzzo Endowed Scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin College of Education. The scholarship will provide annual support to undergraduate students participating in the Professional Development Sequence (PDS), preparing to become special education classroom teachers. Funds may be used…

From a young age, Katherine Ferruzzo knew her purpose in life was to teach children with special needs. Her greatest dream was to become a Longhorn—a dream she proudly fulfilled. She was preparing to begin her first semester in the University of Texas College of Education’s special education program when her life was tragically cut…

The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is honored to share that The Katherine Frances Ferruzzo Huddle Room was officially dedicated on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The University of Texas College of Education. Located within The Sánchez Building, this new Huddle Room is designed as a collaborative space for students preparing to become educators, making it…