Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Awards $194,000 in Classroom Grants
Congratulations to our Educator Initiative Grant recipients for 2024-25!
See the full list and descriptions here!
Jeannie Lei, Adaptive Programs
Sports Courts for ALL!
T. Suzanne Saba, Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Dream On - STEAM On
Brian Sachs, Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Entrepreneur Kids Club: Student Business
Noa Baumgarten, Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Planning and Problem Solving
Anita Turner-Corwin, Antelope Ridge Elementary School
The Landing Zone
Megan Koopman, Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Wonder Bins
Xeng Vue, Arrowhead Elementary School
Brainball- Learning through Play!
Yuliya Caruso, Arrowhead Elementary School
Empowering Communication for Change Grant
Caitlin Anderson, Belleview Elementary School
Bell Brew Coffee Cart
Kathleen Stuart, Belleview Elementary School
GoZen Curriculum
Kelsey Gardner, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Beginning Readers for Older Students
Anna Esgro, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Celebrating our uniqueness!
Kim Casali, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Construction Creations
Molly Aschenbrenner, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Flexible Learning for Diverse Learners
Jordan Walton, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Inclusive Innovation: Assistive Tech for Every Need
Camila Gonzalez, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Sensory Play and Exploration for Independence
Kara Collins, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
'Storybook Adventures: Fostering Social-Emotional Growth through Play'
Erin Angelo, Buffalo Trail Elementary School
The Differentiated Math Classroom
Sherry Groegor-Godwin, Campus Middle School
WInd Turbine Design
Kara Taylor, Canyon Creek Elementary School
A Gathering Place for Canyon Creek
Cecelia Magro, Canyon Creek Elementary School
A Gathering Spot for Canyon Creek
Kristy Craun, Canyon Creek Elementary School
Gathering Place For Canyon Creek
Amanda Arlington, Canyon Creek Elementary School
Traditional Clay Patterned Vessels
Christina Nelson, Cherokee Trail High School
English 11 Dystopian Unit Choice Book Library
Chloe Draper, Cherokee Trail High School
Inclusive Literacy: Empowering Struggling Readers Through Graphic Novels for Equity and Engagement
Elizabeth Creamer, Cherokee Trail High School
Sports Medicine @ Cherokee Trail Grant
Ashley Nance, Cherokee Trail High School
Stop the Bleed Kits
Cally Macosko-Jones, Cherokee Trail High School
Summit of Strength
Seth Geltman, Cherry Creek Academy
Making Albums
Diane Friedericks, Cherry Creek Elevation
Cherry Creek Link
Kyle Senger, Cherry Creek Elevation
Enhancing Educational Outcomes for At-Risk and Vulnerable Students
Diann Mazingo, Cherry Creek Elevation
School Spirit #1.24-25.KS
Tyson Allen, Cherry Creek High School
CPR Mannequin
David Rowe, Cherry Creek High School
Empowering Students With Their Strengths
Brady Goode, Cherry Creek High School
'Not Board' Ski and Board Wax Shop-Cherry Creek HS
Noah Zepelin, Cherry Creek High School
Portable Offline Language Translators
Thessa Burbules, Cimarron Elementary School
A Community of Writers
Jessica Bird, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Drums for a World Music Drumming Ensemble, Part 1
Natalie Morris, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Habits of Happy Kids
Jason Mondragon, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Physical education grant
Megan Schultz, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Support for Kindies
Jessica Goncalves, Coyote Hills Elementary School
3D Printing our way to the future!
Bridget Lovett, Coyote Hills Elementary School
Block the Noise, Increase the Fun!
Kirk Johnson, Coyote Hills Elementary School
Growing Food, Growing Community
Caitlin Cantor, Creekside Elementary School
Arts and Culture
Ragya EL Kassaby, Creekside Elementary School
Enhancing Creative and Scientific Exploration in the Preschool Classroom
James Estes, Creekside Elementary School
ILC Adaptive Furniture
Jenifer Tyndall, Creekside Elementary School
Social Emotional Learning and Coping Skills and Strategies
Katherine Merwin, Dakota Valley Elementary School
A Sensory Sensitive Learning Environment
Jacquelyn Swackhamer, Dakota Valley Elementary School
Inclusive Life Skills
Emma Graul, Dakota Valley Elementary School
Strum & Grow: Guitar Grant
Alicia Sherman, Dakota Valley Elementary School
Were Off To See The Wizard
Kasey Craig, District Wide Preschool
SEL and Regulation Support for Universal Preschool Program
Sasmita Bisoi, District Wide Special Populations
Accessible Auditory Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness
Kaele Way, District Wide Special Populations
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation EIG
Sandra Mikesell, Eaglecrest High School
AP Env Science Interactive Labs
Jillian Rains, Eaglecrest High School
Social-Emotional supports
Phyllis Chen, Eastridge Community Elementary School
Accomplishing Artistic Access and Acumen at Eastridge Community Elementary School, Phase 2
Janice Skiles, Endeavor Academy
CPR / First Aid Training
Beth Heed, Endeavor Academy
Endeavor Student Wellness
Jaime Endlich, Endeavor Academy
Guitar Tech Course for Technical Reading/Writing
Kedra Schattinger, Falcon Creek Middle School
Books and Material so All can Access
Antoinette Bell, Falcon Creek Middle School
Books and materials so all can access! (Team)
Edi Munoz, Falcon Creek Middle School
Calming Corner & Flexible Seating
Kate Pollick, Fox Hollow Elementary School
BricQ Motion Essential Physical Science Lego Kits
Felice Vanden Oever, Fox Hollow Elementary School
Cooking for Independence
Hannah Hunter, Fox Hollow Elementary School
Empowering Future Heroes: Community Helper Toys for Our Students
Jill Gladu, Fox Hollow Elementary School
Student Voice Committee
Virgilene Mills, Fox Hollow Elementary School
Two Music Events for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Eva Zimmerman, Fox Ridge Middle School
The Perfect Blend Coffee Cart
Kate Enthoven, Heritage Elementary School
Audio-Enabled Books for All Readers
Madeline Ford, Heritage Elementary School
Drums Create Community in the Music Classroom
Kaitlin Frankhouser, Heritage Elementary School
Sensory Calming Break Space
Kathryn Baker, High Plains Elementary School
Audio Books for 4th grade
Karina Lozano Martin, High Plains Elementary School
Empowering the Future: Renewable Energy for Hands-On STEM Learning
Rachel Lord, High Plains Elementary School
Enhancing Twice-Exceptional Student Success
Catherine Thompson, High Plains Elementary School
Social Emotional Learning: Mindfulness and Movement
Maureen Simon, High Plains Elementary School
Supporting Inclusivity
Claire Patten, High Plains Elementary School
Vocational Skills in Action
Amanda Banfield-Vice, Highline Community Elementary School
Creativity and Collaboration enhance social skills
Holly Pierce, Highline Community Elementary School
ELLs Can Achieve Anything
Jenn Bredsdorff, Highline Community Elementary School
ELLs Can Achieve Anything! Part 2
Julia Franklin, Highline Community Elementary School
Enhancing Writing Proficiency For All Students Especially Multilingual Learners
Kim Beal, Highline Community Elementary School
Inspiring Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration Through STEM Theme Events
Christi Johnson, Holly Hills Primary
Cooking Group
Keith Garvert, Holly Hills Primary
DCPA Play
Maribel Moon, Holly Hills Primary
Flexible Seating for Maximized Learning
Jessi Hickey, Holly Hills Primary
Meeting the Basic Needs of Newcomers: Food, Clothing, and Literacy
Clarissa Abeyta-Linhardt, Holly Hills Primary
Placing Books in the Hands of Children
Tracie Bernauer, Holly Hills Primary
Recess Equipment
Katrina Swatek, Holly Hills Primary
Special Populations Supports for Success Across Environment
Hanna Sykes-Varnhagen, Holly Hills Primary
We are in a Play!
Andrew Sharpe, Horizon Middle School
Community Safety
Tanya Ilela, Horizon Middle School
Self-Regulation Support & Small Groups
Erin Taylor, Horizon Middle School
Supporting Newcomers Foundational Skills in English With Engaging Materials
Jamie Lee Johnston, Independence Elementary School
Empowering Future Journalists: The K-IND News Initiative
Angela Howard, Independence Elementary School
Guitar Time
Amanda Castanuela, Independence Elementary School
Inclusive Coffee Cart
Libby Ames, Independence Elementary School
Reading Joy with Wonderbooks
Laura Mitchell, Independence Elementary School
Youth Equity Learners and Leaders
Staci Day, Indian Ridge Elementary School
Movie Making
Joo Cha, Laredo Middle School
Calming spaces
Yuri Kashima-Ellingson, Laredo Middle School
Calming Spaces
Scott Gacon, Laredo Middle School
Listen Up! Headphones for Every Student's Success
Devin Bolle, Laredo Middle School
Mental Health Matters
Cheri Van Winkle, Laredo Middle School
TBRI Trauma Informed Classroom
Tiffany Carlson, Meadow Point Elementary School
Cozy Spaces at Meadow Point
Kamrin Campbell, Meadow Point Elementary School
Graphic Novels Promote Literacy at School!
Kamrin Campbell, Meadow Point Elementary School
The Library Can Support Social Emotional Learning
Monica Anderson, Mission Viejo Elementary School
Cardiovascular Equipment Part I
Karen Connors, Mission Viejo Elementary School
Reading Joy with Wonderbooks!
Diane Wright, Mission Viejo Elementary School
Share your Flair
Sarah Elrod, Mountain Vista Elementary School
Ukuleles for Mountain Vista Musicians
Sarah Luther, Mountain Vista Elementary School
Ukuleles for Mountain Vista Musicians
Taryn Galow, Overland High School
Accessible Auditory Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness
Rachel Sullivan, Overland High School
Accessible Auditory Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness
Erin Blinck, Overland High School
AP Math Curriculum For All
Jodi Sanchez, Overland High School
Building Community Through LIteracy
Liz Kuhns, Overland High School
Elements of math class
Emily Utsler, Overland High School
Encouraging Play & Teamwork Through LEGO
Heather Rister, Overland High School
Sweet Blazer Cafe
Emma Cipriani, Peakview Elementary School
Engaging Novel Studies
Michelle Strandberg, Peakview Elementary School
Teaching life skills in ILC
Denise Guthrie, Peakview Elementary School
Think, Share, Grow
Amber Rundle Kahn, Pine Ridge Elementary School
Accessible Auditory Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness
Robyn Wertheimer Hodas, Polton Elementary School
Building connections through regulation
Kelly Bruns, Polton Elementary School
Empowering families to integrate literacy in the home
Kendra Woolbright, Polton Elementary School
Empowering families to integrate literacy in the home
James Rodgers, Polton Elementary School
Golf Zone: Engaging Students in Golf through a Low-Tech, High-Impact Physical Education Program
Meredith Olugbode, Polton Elementary School
Honoring Choice with Flexible Seating
Erinn Shea, Polton Elementary School
Honoring Choice with Flexible Seating
Maureen Dreman, Polton Elementary School
Laptop for our Team
Jeannette Mouland, Polton Elementary School
LEGO Pixel Art
Shianne Cruz, Polton Elementary School
Poltons incredible musicians
Morgan Louie, Polton Elementary School
Spanning the Play Gap Between Families and School
Annie Rim, Ponderosa Elementary School
Flexible Seating & Tools for Neurodivergent 3rd Grade Cluster
Julia Brown, Ponderosa Elementary School
Multi Media Self Portraits
Maria Esteve, Ponderosa Elementary School
Ninja Life Hacks & More: SEL Curriculum & Supplies
Alexis Tritz, Ponderosa Elementary School
Reading Joy with Wonderbooks
Kristin Rizzatti, Prairie Middle School
Exploring Human Metabolism and Cellular Respiration with Origami Organs, Sheep Plucks, and LEGO Molecule Models
Amy Hatton, Prairie Middle School
Look, I Can Talk- TPRS for Newcomers
Mallory Bond, Prairie Middle School
Student Leadership Development
Robin Thompson, Prairie Middle School
Wonder of Science
Jody Baer-Simon, Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Art for Empathy: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary Art Education
Maddie Brown, Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Ms. Brown's Initiative Grant
Gretchen Lucas, Rolling Hills Elementary School
Bringing Nature to a Windowless Classroom
Don Fairchild, Rolling Hills Elementary School
DRUM! - Dedication Respect & Unity through Music!
Kim Hunt, Rolling Hills Elementary School
Gaga Over Gaga Ball: Funding Portable Gaga Pits to Develop Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Whole Well-Being
Carolyne Billings, Rolling Hills Elementary School
Grant Title: Bringing Nature to a Windowless Classroom
Lesley Taylor, Rolling Hills Elementary School
Inclusivity for All Learners in the Art Room
Lindsey Henderson, Sagebrush Elementary School
Improve Articulation for Speech and Literacy
Diane Tarr, Sky Vista Middle School
Enhancing Foundational Reading Skills with WordFlight for Students with weaknesses in reading
Ashley Cook, Sky Vista Middle School
Learning to Code with Drones
Kari Slagle, Smoky Hill High School
Accessible Auditory Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness
Baochau Thomas, Smoky Hill High School
BookED: A Professional Learning Library
Amber Withers, Smoky Hill High School
Empowering Education “Let’s Get IXL”
Madison Marsh, Smoky Hill High School
Empowering Voices: Enhancing Communication and Language Skills for Speech Language Students
Amy Cleveland, Smoky Hill High School
Growing in the Greenhouse
Brady Goode, Smoky Hill High School
'Not Board' Ski and Board Wax Shop-Smoky Hill HS
Kyle Harmon, Smoky Hill High School
Reading Roots, Growing Futures: Book Buds 2.0 Expansion
Joshua A Teplitzky, Smoky Hill High School
Unified Cafe
Kyle Harmon, Smoky Hill High School
Unraveling Barriers: Accessible Textile Arts for Diverse Learners
Jessica Prinsen, Smoky Hill High School
VEX Robotics - Focus on Equity through Access to Technology
Dan Cornell, Smoky Hill High School
Whoopapolooza ‘24, U18 Drone Race Championships
Megan Hernandez, Summit Elementary School
Flexible Seating for Neurodivergent Minds
Sarah Rutz, Summit Elementary School
Flexible Spaces for Neurodivergent Minds
Erin DunbarJohnson, Summit Elementary School
Heartfelt and Insightful Readers
Caroline Brown, Summit Elementary School
STEAM Education Through Sphero Robotics
Brianna Mauricio-Perez, Sunrise Elementary School
The Keys to Success
Mary Backes, Thunder Ridge Middle School
Access to Assistive Technology
Paula Brosch, Trails West Elementary School
Ipads for Special Education
Emily Ziniel, Traverse Academy
Hope and Healing: Youth Service Projects for Mental Health
Courtney Throndson, Traverse Academy
Traverse Welcome Launch Bags Grant
Megan Butterman, Village East Elementary School
Building Community through Colorado History
Katherine Hoisington, Village East Elementary School
Digital Classroom
Susan Irwin, Village East Elementary School
'Empowering Young Minds: A K-5 Experiential Learning Initiative in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture
Ying Ong, Village East Elementary School
Soaring Eagle Leaders at Village East
Ian Ostrowski, Village East Elementary School
Village East Pottery Studio Extravaganza
Jannette McLaughlin, Walnut Hills Elementary School
Composting at Walnut Hills Elementary
Marcia Foster, Walnut Hills Elementary School
Primary Power Learning Carpet
Addie Mair, Walnut Hills Elementary School
Structured Tasks for Students with Severe Needs
Brooke Gralla, Walnut Hills Elementary School
The Learning Carpet
Stephanie Plattner, Walnut Hills Elementary School
The Learning Carpet
Andy Mohrhaus, Walnut Hills Elementary School
Waste Management Field Trip
Katie Shuford, Willow Creek Elementary School
Functional Furniture
Brandon Petersen, Woodland Elementary School
Drab to FAB - Making Learning Fun through Fabrication!
Nicole Brown, Woodland Elementary School
Education & Regulation Through Meeting Basic Needs in Early Childhood
Lisabeth Dillman Place, Woodland Elementary School
Education and Regulation through meeting basic needs in Early Childhood
Christine Emereuwa, Woodland Elementary School
First Grade Community Connections
Ashley Pershing, Woodland Elementary School
Innovation in the art room
Robin Schuhmacher, Woodland Elementary School
Literacy on the Move: Mobile Reading Solutions for Transformative Learning
Beth Rothman, Woodland Elementary School
Tools for Literacy and Math for Kindergarten Students
