Real Frisco

Spears Elementary has selected John Keating to receive one of the highest honors that can be bestowed by the Texas PTA.  The Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Honorary Life Membership is awarded to individuals for outstanding service to children and youth.  We welcome John to this distinguished group of deserving people who give instinctively of time, talent and resources beyond the call of duty!John Keating is someone who you want on your team!  Not only is he truly passionate about the various titles he upholds, he maintains a level of professionalism, commitment, dedication and resolve through all his ventures.  A trait that was clearly recognized when John became a decorated US Army Counterintelligence Agent, a position he held for 13 years.Following his time with the Army, John completed and received his Bachelor degree in Mass Communications from Towson State University.  He then met and married his wife and best friend, Leslie, and together they went on to start a new family life, completed with the addition of their two sons, Zach, now 12-years old, and Ryan, now 9.John stays very active in his sons’ schooling and sports.  When John’s not seen in the hallways of Spears or Pioneer, you’re sure to catch him after school hours driving his “signature truck” around town, getting kids from one practice to another, always making time for a wave if he sees a friend along the way.Although family is undoubtedly John’s biggest accomplishment and most certainly where his heart is, john has managed to put his mark on Frisco schools, neighborhood and community.John has been a very active volunteer at Spears since his older boy, Zach, was in Kindergarten.  That equates to 6 years of dedicated volunteer work!  During this time, john has held down various positions on the PTA Board, with his most notable position being Chairperson for the very successful Spears Carnival Silent Auction, an event that has raised thousands of dollars for Spears!  Following his work on the silent auction, this past year John chaired the entire carnival!  No small feat!As a proud resident of Frisco, John never hesitates to get involved and stay active in his neighborhood, church and community.  Previously, John was President of the Starwood Homeowners Association and most recently, John was selected for Leadership Frisco Class XIII, from which he will graduate in June.  It is apparent to all who know John that he has always and continues to put himself in a position to actively pursue the betterment of his schools, neighborhood and community.John exemplifies the true meaning of “Leader” and is so very deserving of this honorable recognition.  It is with great pride that we present John Keating with this year’s Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Honorary Life Membership award!Congratulations John!