2024 Teacher Grants
The results are in and we couldn’t be more excited about the programs we’re supporting in our fourth grants cycle! The objective of the APSF grants program is to encourage new and innovative programs that will ultimately enhance the educational experience of a wide range of students. The total dollar amount funded through the APSF grant program is dependent on the available budget and grants submitted yearly. This year, we were encouraged by the dedication, collaboration, and innovation that was represented in each and every application that crossed our path. Learn More
At a Glance
Students Impacted: 2,884 annually
Dollars Awarded: $10,164
Schools Impacted: 6
Grants Awarded: 6
The Recipients
2024 KTL MCDONALD’S OF APEX APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
The West Lake Elementary School Collaboration Workshop
The WLES Collaboration Workshop will consist of a well equipped classroom space at West Lake Elementary School that will serve as the homebase for a sustainable, flexible, ongoing series of vocational projects that envelope all the facets of STEM and teach practical skills that will benefit students for their lifetimes. Workshop projects could also be created to involve elements of the Social Studies curriculum. These projects will be designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills among participants.
Amount Awarded
$2,282.31
School
West Lake Elementary School
Applicants
Sean Russell
2024 KAREN SINDERS MEMORIAL APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Trebuchets Away!
Using Pitsco Trebuchet Kits, students will learn about the inventor of the Trebuchet (Mariano Taccola), learn the difference between catapults and trebuchets (all trebuchets are catapults, but not all catapults are trebuchets), learn about momentum, build a working trebuchet, and learn how variables such as weight of projectile and angle of launch can affect launch distance.
Amount Awarded
$795.00
School
Apex Friendship Middle School
Applicants
Carol Jemiolo
2024 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Musical Exploration Through an Orff Lens
This project’s goal is to provide learning opportunities that allow students to explore music creation through instrumental ensembles. Students will use communication and collaboration skills to learn, play, and create musical works as a class. The project will also allow students to develop music literacy and rhythm, and fine motor skills as they are asked to demonstrate rhythmic patterns and correct instrument playing technique.
Amount Awarded
$2,498.10
School
Olive Chapel Elementary
Applicants
Kenzie McConnell
2024 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Mirrors and Windows in Diverse Classroom Libraries
Books provide students with windows that offer diverse views of the world around them. These windows also allow readers to see their own lives and experiences as part of a larger human experience. Readers seek for characters in their books that mirror who they are, in return granting greater engagement in their learning. The project's mission is to provide students with books that feature culturally diverse literature honoring who they are.
Amount Awarded
$1,436.85
School
Oakview Elementary
Applicants
Nathalie Powell
Amanda Rini
Kaelyn Sparks
2024 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Spicing Up Our Sensory Routine!
This grant proposes to fund new equipment to help upgrade and enhance AFHS PEPI program. (ECS classrooms+reg. Ed students) This is a program where students with and without disabilities come together through team sports and socialization, in which the equipment will help challenge our students while increasing participation and enjoyment. Students will get exposed to new hobbies and activities they can take with them after high school.
Amount Awarded
$2,477.02
School
Apex Friendship High School
Applicants
Hillary Kitchen
Andrea Spaulding
2024 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Middle Creek Elementary School TV in Action
Our 4th and 5th grade Middle Creek Elementary School TV clubs are producing a school news show to be broadcast to our school community. Students are collaborating to create an engaging, informational program.
Amount Awarded
$675.00
School
Middle Creek Elementary School
Applicants
Nancy Friend
Taryn Slozak