2024-2025 재단 미니 보조금 수상자

프로보시 교육구의 교사와 전문가는 우리의 혁신가입니다. 이들은 혁신가이자 동반자, 보호자이며 우리 커뮤니티에서 배움의 토대가 되는 오프라인 공간입니다. 프로보시 교육구 재단은 우리 학교를 더 나은 곳으로 만들기 위한 이들의 노력을 인정하고 지원하고자 합니다.

Each year, the Foundation awards mini-grants to a few of the many deserving district teachers. To receive the grant, teachers must submit a two-page application detailing their concept for an innovative project to use in their classroom or school to be considered. After receiving the completed application, the Provo School District Foundation Selection Committee picks the mini-grant recipients for the year.

Congratulations to this year’s mini-grant winners, and thank you for everything you do to create innovative experiences for our students!

Denise Johnson, Spring Creek Elementary

Denise Johnson, a preschool teacher at Spring Creek Elementary, will use her grant to purchase alphabet books that will enhance her students’ literacy skills. She aims to give her preschoolers more opportunities to hear the sounds of letters and associate them with the corresponding text, building a strong foundation for reading.

Lisa Garner, Edgemont Elementary

Lisa Garner, a 1st-grade teacher at Edgemont Elementary, will use her grant to provide STEM-focused books that align with updated standards for her students. To complement these readings, Garner incorporates hands-on classroom activities designed to make a lasting impact. Having STEM books tailored specifically for first graders will not only benefit her current students but will also enhance the educational experience for years to come.

Jordan Cimenski, Shoreline Middle School

English Teacher Jordan Cimenski submitted a grant proposal to stock her classroom with books on the District’s new curriculum list. “We want to give the students access to all the cool new books, short stories, and short texts that we don’t currently have.” The new books will have a lasting impact on the classroom for years to come. 

Lauryn Kirokiro, Wasatch Elementary

Lauryn Kirokiro, a fifth-grade teacher at Wasatch Elementary, will use her grant to purchase MicroBits for her classroom. “You can code it to do different things,” Kirokiro explains. “You can have it tell you the time, the temperature, or have it remind you to water the plants. You can even take two microbits and have them interact with each other. I thought as a STEAM class, it would be a real opportunity to help enrich the students.”

Alice Ficklin, Independence High School

Alice Ficklin, a teacher at Independence High, has applied for a grant to purchase new equipment for the Independence Bike Shop. This unique program offers students the chance to develop valuable mechanical skills by working on bicycles. Beyond that, it allows them to give back to the community—students travel to local elementary schools to repair bikes for kids, completely free of charge.

Erica Persson, PCSD CAPS

Erica Persson, an instructor at Provo CAPS, requested a grant to fund students’ EKG certifications. The grant helped purchase several EKG machines and the necessary equipment for operation. These machines provide students with valuable certifications, giving them the qualifications they need to secure high-paying jobs straight out of high school.

Brenda Clegg, Timpanogos Elementary

Brenda Clegg, a dual language immersion teacher at Timpanogos Elementary, was awarded a grant to purchase Spanish versions of popular English books. By giving students access to familiar stories in Spanish, Clegg aims to encourage more reading and help expand their vocabulary. These resources will also strengthen their intuitive understanding of Spanish sentence structure.

Jennifer Lacayo, Provo High School

Jennifer Lacayo, an orchestra teacher at Provo High, has received a grant to expand her program with new instruments. The funds will be used to purchase a new cello, along with several violas and violins, ensuring that all students have the instruments they need to practice and perform.

Cecily Clark, Sunset View Elementary

Cecily Clark has requested a grant to create a classroom environment where kindergarteners can learn through play. ‘Play is work for children,’ Cecily explains. ‘I truly believe in that, and I want to bring it to life in my classroom.’ With these grant funds, Clark plans to enhance her teaching approach, offering her students a hands-on, playful learning experience that will have a lasting impact.

Christy Giblon, Shoreline Middle School

Christy Giblon, a band teacher at Shoreline Middle School, was awarded a grant to purchase new electronic tuners for her students’ instruments. Previously, her band used these tuners before the classroom iPads were introduced, but after years of storage, many of the tuners are now broken. With this grant, Giblon will replace the old equipment, ensuring her band can get back to playing at their best.

Dahlia Bone, Timpview High School

Dahlia Bone, a teaching aide for the Timpview Band, requested a grant to help fund new instruments and instrument repairs. Proper instrument maintenance is essential to give students the opportunity to learn and excel musically. This grant will help the Timpview Band maintain is excellent, rigorous program. 

Launa Naylor, Canyon Crest Elementary

Launa Naylor, a librarian at Canyon Crest Elementary, will use her grant to purchase Battle of the Books titles in Spanish, allowing her Spanish-speaking students to participate in this exciting literary competition. Battle of the Books is a quiz-show-style contest where teams of students are tested on trivia from a selected list of books. The team that answers the most questions correctly can advance to compete at the district level.

Mashall Stott, Westridge Elementary

Mashell Stott, a 6th-grade teacher at Westridge Elementary, applied for a grant to bring living organisms into her classroom. She plans to purchase habitats for milkweed bugs, allowing her students to observe their full lifecycle. Additionally, Stott will acquire an aquarium with a thriving ecosystem, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and deepen their understanding of biology through real-world observation.

Leticia Meibos, Rock Canyon Elementary

Leticia Meibos, the librarian at Rock Canyon Elementary, will use her grant to add STEAM-focused books to the library collection. These additions will expand educational opportunities for every student who walks through the doors of Rock Canyon Elementary.

Josephine Kelemen, Sunset View Elementary

Josephine Kelemen, a kindergarten teacher at Sunset View Elementary, applied for her grant to acquire more sensory experiences for her young students. With the grant, she will purchase a water table and small writing desks that will allow the students to practice their writing in more comfortable, accessible locations. 

Brenda Miller, Sunset View Elementary

Brenda Miller, a CAS teacher at Sunset View Elementary, applied for a grant to upgrade her robotics program. Currently, she uses small, mouse-like robots called Ozobots, and part of the grant will go toward replacing and refreshing the equipment. Additionally, Miller plans to purchase two programmable robots, giving her students even more opportunities to explore coding and robotics hands-on.

Abbey Chambers, Westridge Elementary

Abbey Chambers, a teacher at Westridge Elementary, will use her grant to enrich her students’ experience with the literature they read in class. She noticed that the excerpts they were studying left students wanting more—they craved the full context of the stories. With the grant, Chambers plans to purchase complete books, like A Wrinkle in Time, allowing her students to explore the full narrative and deepen their understanding.

Kimberly Boyd, Shoreline Middle School

Kimberly Boyd, a health teacher at Shoreline Middle School, will use her grant to improve CPR instruction by shifting from video-based lessons to more hands-on practice with CPR dummies. As she approaches retirement, Boyd is committed to leaving behind a strong, hands-on program that ensures future students receive the best possible education in life-saving skills.

Kaylene Dewey/Janett Roberts, Amelia Earhart Elementary

Janett Roberts, Amelia Earhart’s librarian, and Janet Roberts, a third-grade teacher, applied for a mini-grant to support the school’s Earhart Literacy Community. Each month, this program places books into the hands of every student, fostering a love of reading and strengthening the sense of community across the school. With the help of the grant, they can continue to empower students through literacy and build lasting connections.

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