Most Recent Impact Grant Recipients
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Mariana Rivero
Dyslexia therapist - Dartmouth Elementary
Mariana received a professional development grant to attend DyslexiaCon 2024, where she will learn strategies to better support students with dyslexia, improve identification practices, and connect with experts to bring valuable resources and support back to her team. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Kelsey Zhener
Dyslexia Therapist - Arapaho Classical Magnet
Kelsey received a professional development grant to attend DyslexiaCon 2024. She will gain new strategies to support struggling readers and spellers, share insights with fellow dyslexia therapists, and collaborate with teachers to create a more supportive learning environment for students facing challenges. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Robin Delahunt
SPED Teacher - Berkner High School
Robin received a materials & resource grant to create a calming center for students. This space will help students practice self-regulation, build coping skills, and improve emotional well-being, supporting a more positive and productive learning environment. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Constance Cole- Scott
SPED Counselor - Student Support Services
Constance received a professional development grant to attend the 2025 Mental Health of America Adolescents Symposium. She will gain valuable strategies from experts to better support the mental health of children and adolescents, improving outcomes for her team and the schools they serve. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Caroline Ritzer
Library and Information Technology Educator (LITE) - Forest Meadow MIddle School
Caroline received a grant to bring a Hand2Mind Makerspace Cart to the library. This resource will provide students with hands-on STEM activities, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and innovation while enriching their learning experience. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Maria Cerca
Teacher - Richardson High School
Maria received a professional development grant to attend the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST). This opportunity will enhance her teaching by providing fresh insights and collaborative experiences, ultimately improving student success and engagement in science learning. - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Jennifer Jackson
Teacher - Northridge Elementary School
Jennifer received a grant to bring the 1st Grade Think Tank to her classroom. This resource helps students build problem-solving skills, strengthen math understanding, and develop key concepts in numbers, fractions, and geometry.