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Fred Shafer Bio

Fred has served all the 40 years of his education career in the field of special education as a school psychologist, education consultant, executive director of special education and special education monitor/conservator for the Texas Education Agency.

Fred began his career in 1976 at Region 3 Education Service Center in Victoria, Tx as an education consultant and later as the Director of Special Education Services.

Fred and his wife Patti moved to Katy in 2001.  Fred was hired as the Director for Special Education and Patti as an assistant principal.  Fred later became the Executive Director for Special Education, Counseling and Psychological Services and Patti became the Principal for West Memorial Junior High School and later was selected to open Woodcreek Junior High School.

In 2009 Fred was hired as the Director of Special Education for Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, TX

Fred retired in 2012 but continued to do contract work for Region 4 ESC and school districts across the state. Fred served as a state appointed special education monitor and conservator for the Texas Education Agency and as Executive Director of Special Education for Beaumont ISD and Birdville ISD

Upon retirement Fred and Patti were honored by the Katy ISD Board of Trustees to be the namesakes for Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School for their years of service in education, especially in Katy ISD.

Fred believes strongly in volunteering and giving back to the community.  He serves as a Katy ISD KEYS mentor and mentors at-risk students in the District.

Fred serves as the President Elect for The Arc of Katy, a non-profit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  He is also a board member for the Live Like Lucas Foundation that focuses on helping individuals and organizations that support children with disabilities.

In 2021 Fred left the field of public education and was hired as the Executive Director of Special Needs Ministry for Kingsland Baptist Church.  Fred felt the calling to use his experience in special education in the public-school setting to minister to children and adults with special needs and their families.

Only about 10% of churches provide a special needs ministry.  Individuals with disabilities are one of the most underserved groups by the church.  Over the past 2 ½ years Kingsland has seen a 115% increase in the number of children, youth and adults with special needs served in the Special Needs Ministry.

Fred and Patti have two married children and four grandchildren who all live in Katy.

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Full details of class descriptions to come.

We are looking forward to another great cookie contest this year. Put your North Pole Bakery skills to the test and bring the cookies that we are sure will put smiles on everyone’s faces.

Download the Cookie Contest Entry Form

Deadline for form submission is Feb 28, 2025

One of the highlights of Roundup every year is our Christmas Performer style show. 

The Roundup theme this year is Santa for All Seasons. So, we thought it would be fun to show outfits for all seasons. This includes something you wear in May or July or some other time of the year.

Download the entry form for the 2025 Lone Star Santas Style Show

Entries must be submitted by February 12, 2025.

Every year Roundup brings some amazing vendors. This year is no different. Here is our list of current vendors:

 Service Project details will be shared soon.