High Five Celebration!
Foundation commemorates five years of
giving, awards over $100,000 to
Pearland ISD educators
From outdoor learning and cultural art to cutting-edge math and
science technology, Pearland ISD Education Foundation awarded
$106,075 for “outside-the-box” classroom ideas during its annual
Surprize Patrol, held May 23 - 25. Thanks to continued support
from annual donations and fundraising events, including the
Grown-up Spelling Bee and Evening for Education Gala, the
foundation was able to award its largest amount of giving.
For the 2018-19 school year, 65 innovative teaching grants were
awarded with four projects selected to receive over $4,000. New
this year, an Adopt-A-Grant Sponsorship Program was offered
to connect community donors with specific grant projects.
Reinventing the Wheel, a grant written by Jamison Middle School
teacher Vanessa Feldshau to purchase technology in math
intervention classes, was funded by Bayway Chevrolet.
Throughout Surprize Patrol, foundation board directors and
district administrators, along with Dawson and Pearland high
school bands, visited campuses to deliver grant recipient awards
to the winners.
The week was dubbed a “High Five Celebration” as the
organization marked five years of giving. Since 2014, the
foundation has collectively awarded 233 projects with over
$344,000 in grant funds.
“We have seen significant growth in innovative education over
the past five years,” Chief Foundation Officer Natalie Clogston
said. “Through continued contributions and support, such as the
Adopt-A-Grant sponsors, we will be able to carry out our mission
of enriching teaching and inspiring learning in Pearland ISD
classrooms.”
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