SJPS Foundation Grant Recipients
Thank You for Your Dedication to SJPS Students!
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
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