SJPS Foundation Grant Recipients

2023-24 TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENTS

33 Grants totaling $267,661.50

Thank You for Your Dedication to SJPS Students!

Natalie Rank, Kaylee Gray, Gaby Parra, Lauren Borre,
Jenna Covert, Cody Saroni
Natalie Rank, Kaylee Gray, Gaby Parra, Lauren Borre, Jenna Covert, Cody Saroni
Melissa Foster, Kelly Kietzerow
Melissa Foster, Kelly Kietzerow
Keisha Bryant-Bowman, Gabby Hardy, Keith McLaughlin, Kelsey Froelich
Andria Ettinger, Bri VanHekken, Melaina VonBehren, Colette Jasiak, 
Abigail Schmidt, Jeanna Younger, Joa Puckett
Andria Ettinger, Bri VanHekken, Melaina VonBehren, Colette Jasiak, Abigail Schmidt, Jeanna Younger, Joa Puckett
Ryan Vree, Julie Beam, Amy Hume-Sizer, 
Gandalf Church, Dr. Jamie Culver
Ryan Vree, Julie Beam, Amy Hume-Sizer, Gandalf Church, Dr. Jamie Culver
Jennifer Francis, Jennifer Suarez, Brittany Mohney, Sara Smothers
Jennifer Francis, Jennifer Suarez, Brittany Mohney, Sara Smothers
Ben Jager, Elizabeth Gray-Roll, Joshua Doe
Ben Jager, Elizabeth Gray-Roll, Joshua Doe
Jaime Hall, Charlie Grandy '83

2023-24 TEACHER GRANTS

Julie Beam: Graphic Arts Computer Tables at SJHS $11,000

Lauren Borre: Math Manipulatives at E.P. Clarke $750

Keisha Bryant-Bowman: Applied Math, Special Education, Life Skills at SJHS $250

Gandalf Church: Michigan Council for Social Studies Conference for SJHS Social Studies Dept. $2,860

Jenna Covert: Let the Games Begin at E.P. Clarke $884.85

Dr. Jamie Culver: Hands -On Exam Prep: Annotation Tools for the AP Literature Classroom at SJHS $500

Dr. Jamie Culver: Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude at SJHS with Library Thank You Note Stations $$2,000

Joshua Doe: Heavy Metal – Part 2 at SJHS and Upton MS $53,000

Andria Ettinger: Multiplication Flashcards at Lincoln Elem. $4,284

2023-24 TEACHER GRANTS

Melissa Foster: Upton MS: The Next Michigan Green School $3,000

Jennifer Francis: Solar Eclipse Glasses for all Student and Staff $1,783

Kelsey Froelich: Flexible Seating in the Classroom at SJHS $1,600

Jessica Gayton: SLP 2023 at Lincoln School $975.66

Elizabeth Gray-Roll: Updated Inclusive Choir Uniforms for SJHS $6,500

Kaylee Gray: Soft Start Mornings at E.P. Clarke $377.47

Gabby Hardy: Hydroponic Garden Tower at SJHS $1,350

Amy Hume-Sizer: Guidance Collaboration Space at SJHS $3,300

Ben Jager, Fitness Center Phase 2 at SJHS $25,611.39

2023-24 TEACHER GRANTS

Colette Jasiak, Bri VanHekken, Melaina VonBehren: Interactive and Cooperative SEL Lessons for all elementary schools $1,647.74

Kelly Kietzerow: Dishwahers for Chemistry Cleanup at Upton MS $1,600

Keith McLaughlin: DRONES at SJHS $4,000

Keith McLaughlin: KEVA Planks at SJHS $251

Keith McLaughlin: 3D Printer at SJHS $1,185.29

Megan Miltibarger: Acoustic Bliss at all elementary schools $9,841.88

Gaby Parra: I Want to Hear Your Voice–Utilizing AAC Devices to Give a Voice to the Voiceless at Brown Elementary $1,711.95

Natalie Rank: Getting Into the Swing of Things at Brown School $190.77

2023-24 TEACHER GRANTS

Cody Saroni: 4th Grade Novel Set at Brown Elementary $7,050

Abigail Schmidt, Joa Puckett, Jeanna Younger: Young 5s Books, Furniture and Materials at all elementary schools $10,000

Sara Smothers: PLT4M Conditioning Program at Upton MS and SJHS $1,800

Jennifer Suarez: Kagan Tools Refresh at all schools $1,800

Ryan Vree: Academic Achievement Supplies: Supporting our Students with Organizational Materials at SJHS $960.40

 

Carmen A. Grandy Award for Teaching Excellence

Jaime Hall: Anatomage Table – Advanced 3D Anatomy Visualization and Virtual Dissection Tool at SJHS $105,000

Mandarino K Young Fives
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2022-23 SPECIAL FUND REQUESTS

October 2022 Awards = $189,171.68

 

Tracy Wagner and Sarah Juengling: SJHS equitable calculator availability $3,600.00
Phillip Cole: Green Screen Video $420
Lauri Berry: Key Club Service Leadership Conference $1,500
Kelsey Froelich: Yoga Club Accessories – $223
Kevin Guzzo: AP Student Athlete Leadership books $1,000
Christine Crandle: Peace Rock Garden $310
Alli Hoskins: 2023 Senior Career Day $1,425
Alli Hoskins: Bears Give Back $5,000
Lauren Wiltsie: Fall Colors: Updated Flags, Costumes, and Equipment for SJMB Color Guard $3,500
Chad Mandarino: Assembly to Address Vaping for 6th-12th gr $1,200
Elizabeth Gray-Roll: Choir Risers $16,000
Ann St. Amand: UpStream Class and Club, Salmon in the Classroom, Science Olympiad $4,070
Joseph Zahrn: 7th and 8th Grade E-Sports Club $2,000
Lara Crawford: K-5 LLI Intervention Gold and Purple Kit Materials $28,747.08
Dan Hernandez: Spanish Club-Senor Wooly Subscription and Workbooks $709.60
Megan Miltibarger: Michigan Music Conference $1,142
Kristen Bawks: Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute $45,695
Kristen Bawks: Summer Reading Book Bonanza/Secondary Summer Send-Off $64,305
Kristen Bawks: Supporting the Professional Growth of Administrators $8,325

2022-23 SPECIAL FUND REQUESTS

March 2023 Awards = $190,721

 

Kristen Bawks: Kagan Professional Development $15,095

Kristen Bawks: Ensuring Equity & Providing Opportunity Dr. Cruz $8,500

Kristen Bawk: Week-End Bear Packs $10,000

Greg Blomgren: Student Center Microwaves $840

Jamie Culver: Media Center Makeover Round 2 SJHS $27,000

Kelsey Froelich: Yoga Club Accessories and Support $925

Gabby Hardy: Mock Trial $382.06

Joe Haydon: AP Chemistry Reading Project $835.45

Brandi Johnson: News Team Tech Upgrades $4,000

Nevine Khalil: SJHS Chess Club $935.37

Nevine Khalil: Salam (Peace) Room $441.90

Kristina Allen: Beach Clean Up $150

Kristina Allen: Blanket Brigade $150

Jesseca LaFayette: Centering Student Voice $ 7,500

Stephanie Lear: LMC Fab Lab Field Trip $4,230.98

Angela Mellott: DECA $12,500

Morgan Brunsting: Sustainability Improvements $15,000

Marcus Roll: PAC Stream/Record System $46,250

Joe Rommel: Continuing our Partnership with the Positivity Project $8985

Joseph Zahrn: E-Sports Club PCs $27,000