Calvin Hunt Arts Award

Jarratt Brunson Memorial Award for Literacy

Honoring the late Jarratt Brunson, the PEF founder who initiated the Teacher Grant Program, this award goes to the proposal that best reflects Jarratt’s passion for reading and early literacy.

Lauren Partma ~ Don Benito Elementary
Novel Notions

This grant will build out a culturally diverse library at Don Benito. Students will engage with the books through small reading groups and read-aloud sessions in class.

Kathy Onoye Principal Award

This award goes to the PUSD administrator whose proposal best exemplifies their role in inspiring leadership.

Maria Toliver & Patricia J. Gwinn ~ McKinley School
McKinley Library Revitalization (Phase 2)

Last year, the McKinley library was renovated and had its collection expanded thanks to support from PEF, CFPF, and the Tournament of Roses. This project builds on that momentum by substantially increasing the library’s collection of student-centered books.

Don Benito Elementary ~ John Maynard
Playground Beautification

Field Elementary ~ Charlene Tucker
Positive Pathways: Empowering Students with Engaging Spaces

Madison Elementary ~ Elisa Perez
Books and Brains: Adding Up the Fun with Stories and Number Gains!

McKinley School ~ Maria Toliver
McKinley Library Revitalization (Phase 2)

Norma Coombs Elementary ~ Raymond Cross
On Common Ground

Pasadena High School ~ Eric Barba
Increasing AP Participating Through Economic Equity

Rose City High School ~ Michael Bell
Rose City Rocks! Internships and Student Support

Sierra Madre Middle ~ Garrett Newsom
Book Taco for Everyone!

Webster Elementary ~ Kristin Forrest
How Does Webster Impact the Environment?

Willard Elementary ~ Maricela Brambila
STEM Exploration Through 3D Printing

Altadena Arts Magnet

Hermalina Bolton
Mystery Science

Marliene Ducourant, Jerome Ta
Building Hands-On Science Exploration in Grade 2

Melina Navarrete
Prepared and Ready to Learn

Mary Roper
Let’s Stay Connected!

Blair IB

Micah Alden
IB HL: Kitchen Novel Set

Michael Birnbryer-Lao
Modern Band Upgrade

Nick Bruno
Fundamental Life Skills

Diana Cervantes, Maria Teresa Garcia, Veronica Yepez, Adria Espinoza, Luis Escalante (3 teams)
ELPAC Level Movement Goal

Ashley Cobian Baca
Classroom Library

Jesus Cobian Baca
Appreciating Our Multiculturalism

Betsy Cuevas, Xiomara Tovar, Anahy Maldonado
Blair JROTC Leadership and Excellence

Raul Delgado
Omnikin Gigantic Ball Project

Mary Ann Kelly
Bringing Steelhead Trout Into the Classroom

Grace Keshishian, Isa Rizo
Wellness Center

Esmeralda Lomeli
Making History Fun for All Learners

Elizabeth Najera
English Language Development Through the Garden

Rene Rodriguez
Exploring Identity and History Through Persepolis and Maus

Liliana Tang
Social and Emotional Support for Middle Schoolers

Jessica Volpi, Monica Benson
Curtain Call: Enhancing Theatre Lighting at Blair High School

CIS Academy / PALS

Melanie Hackman, Victor Moreno, Danny Ochoa, Jose Rivas
Podcasting for Students

Don Benito Fundamental

Candace Annett, Wayne Valenzuela
Keep Growing Science Outdoors

Yvonna Davis, Denise Seider
All That Glitters: Empowering Student Self-Esteem in an Art Exhibition

Heather Huezo
Build, Sit, Read, Play!

Sandra Konstantinovic
Creating a Calming Corner: A Safe Haven for Sensory Support and Emotional Regulation

Kelli O’Hora (shared with Field)
Music Rugs for Classroom

Lauren Partma
Novel Notions

Christine Sandoval
Social Emotional Learning for Sensory Students

Nancy Seger
DB Needs PE Equipment!

Yoalnda White
Online Student Resources

Eliot Arts Magnet

Bryan Brown
Redefining Math Through Artistic Innovation

Maria Evardone, Renee Pardovich
Going Back in Time

Shane Horan, Amy Mattson
Volleyball Stands and Equipment

Floyd Jones
iPad in Hands Takes Students to New Lands

Jane Lambert
Integrating Literacy in the Math Classroom with Scholastic Math Magazines

Robert Moya
Fill the Gallery

Erica Peters
Help Us Replenish Our Fab Lab

Dawnley Raices
Oh Snap! Camera for Photographers

Field Elementary

Anqi Deng
Enhancing Physical Education, Gardening, Art, and Classroom Organization

June Kiesel
Rolling into Reading: Mobile Bookshelves for a Dynamic Kindergarten Library

Kelli O’Hora (shared with Don Benito)
Music Rugs for Classroom

Jinghong Wang
Supporting Mandarin Literacy through Differentiated Workshops and Leveled Learning Materials

Wai Yan (Lili) Wu
Reorganize, Rebuild, Reinvigorate a Bilingual Readers’ Library

Wei Li Xia, Jing Gao
Four-Season Garden

Huiling Xu
Enhancing Dual-Language Learning Through Classroom Technology

Shu Zhang
Science Book Corner

Hamilton Elementary

Alden Denila
Flexible Seating

Claudia Henderson
Calm Space

Marion Yamada, Jennifer Mably, Lucia Garcia
Read, Write, Thrive: The Great Literacy Adventure

Julie Ysassi
Building Teamwork with Bocce Ball

PUSD Home Hospital Program

Marla Kaseff
Sensory Focus for Home Hospital

Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary

Merle Bugarin
Engaging and Empowering English Learners

Sara Dave, Maria Hernandez
Jackson Wellness Project

Jacob Fuerte
Enhancing Physical Education

Deanna Gilman, Nancy Alvarado, Thaovi To
Enhancing Learning Through Adaptive Classroom Design

John Newell
Bringing Nature to Our Schoolyard: A Wildlife Haven with Bird Feeders, Seeds, and Blooms

Maureen Noble, Elianna Campos
Developing Spanish Readers

Georgina Sanchez, Sandra Banuelos
Introduction to Dual Immersive Program – Spanish

Geraldine Sava
In Our 3rd-Grade Reading Era

Julie Silk
Nourishing Our Needs

Diana Suarez
Cultivating Creativity, Community, & Connection

Jefferson Children’s Center

Julie McLean
Toddlers Moving and Learning!

John Muir Early College Magnet

Nimfa Clinton
Determining the Concentration of an Unknown Solution

Nadia Elhawary, Renee Cruz
Girls and Femmes Group Program

Cassandra Franklin, Karen Klages
Audio/Visuals for Stage

Janet Hart
Literature and Art

Theresia Kleeman
Muir Student Writers: Two Pines & a Dirt Path

Jill McArthur
Completing the Ecosystem

Owens Ordonez, John Smallenburg
Science Labs

Ricardo Peinado, Damian Willis
The ABCs (Advance Beyond Comprehension Skills)

Courtney Scrabek
Make-Up Design and Application – Old Age & Scars

Aaron Shakoor, Danny Huerta
Hands-On Math Enrichment – LEGO Project

Marianna Zacher
Flexible Seating and Working Spaces for Special Education

Longfellow Elementary

Claudia Becerra
Building a Guided Reading Leveled Class Library for First-Grade Literacy Development

Janet Hernandez, Erica Bengler Cooper
Reading Buddies Multicultural Highlights

Madison Elementary

Stephanie Berlanga, Zenaida Fernandez
Growing into Embedded Instruction in Transitional Kindergarten

Laura Cambrelen, Filimon Vargas
Inspiring Scientists

Angela Chavez, Helena Alves
Students Treasure Becoming Publishers

Nancy Cruzat
Stay Focused on Learning

Donna Irie, Diane Salson
Reading Stars

Aysia Lynch, Amparo Magalong
Flexible Seating Options

Myrna Rodriguez, Guillermo Romero
Student Prize Store

Virginia Ruiz-Smith, Imelda Quintero
Crawly Creatures

Marshall Fundamental

Zara Agvanian
New Classroom Laptop to Enhance 8th Grade Math Learning

Sara Dickerson, Luis Rendon
Art All Around Us!

Brendan Duong
Hands-On Learning for High School Physics

Jeffrey Fletcher
Print Dreams: Photography and Digital Media Exhibitions

Alison Garfinkel
Stitching Success: Building Costume Design Capacity for Marshall Drama

Devette Johnson, Carla Cunningham
Media Arts Club

Marti MacInnes
Puente Program: Zoot Suit

Luis Meza, Michael Lundy
Volleyball Unit

Darcy Naganuma
Marshall Fundamental Dance: Project JOY

Sara Scribner, Marjorie Keith, Lisa Yamanouye
Book Club Reboot

Seungmee Seo, Jeannine Gilliland, Benjamin Fackrell
Calculations in Science

Veronica Serrano
An Apple a Day Keeps the Boredom Away!

Liane Shih
A New Dawn

Fara Valentine
Dissection Exploration

Lewis Watson, Jia Wu
Engineering and Innovation Club

McKinley School

Emily Brink, Katherine Goethel
Brain Pop Jr. – Engaging Learners with Videos!

Solange Desouza
Weather, Climate, and Water Investigation Unit

Lai Sam, Christopher Brannon
Science Investigations Corner

Quiana Turner, Norma Bracamonte
Bring the Drama!

Thadues Twardak, Erica Nellessen, John Freese
Wellness Supplies for Therapeutic Classrooms

Norma Coombs Elementary

Debbie Breitenstein, Martha Esquivel Leu
Building an At-Home Library

Diana Delgado Ramirez
Engaging Early Learners

Wendy Giang
Engaging Early Learners

Barbara Ishida
Native Plants Outside Our Door

Kyle Kennelly, Corrine Parker
Thriving in a Sensory Safe Space

Octavia E. Butler Magnet Academy

Cynthia Abbott, Mark Fields, Brooke Lundy
Newsies!

Pasadena High

Bertha Alicia Aguilar Garcia
Supporting Equitable and Sustainable Art Classes

Israel Arauz
Video Journalism

Richard Chung
Making Your Voices Heard! Lessons From U.S. History

Daniel Magallanes
Director’s iPad

Carolina Marquez Villasenor
Spanish Classroom Library with Flexible Seating

Kyle Michealsen, William Jenkins
Vegetable Beds for the Garden at PHS

Marian Pena
Making More of Math

Rose City High

Jane Leong
Petals of Wisdom: Nurturing Body and Learning

Richard Lightner
CTE Business and Finance Career Planning

Patricia Luntzel
Math Word Wall

Christopher Tolosa
Enhancing STEM Education: Equipping Physics and Chemistry Classrooms for Interactive Learning

San Rafael Elementary

Elva De Jarnett, Luz Ceja, Fabiana Isasa de Soto
You Can Count on Me

Andrew Medina, Priscilla Leon
Orff Instruments for San Rafael!

Sierra Madre Elementary

Lucy Chaparian
Hatching Chicks

Barri Messersmith, Alex Pappas
Helping Young Minds Bloom: Building a Learning Space

Yolanda Munoz
Innovative Structural Engineers Supporting College and Career Readiness Using PVC Pipes

Dany Richey, Sirvard Ogtanyan, Christina An
Superhero SEL and STEAM

Sierra Madre Middle

Gina David, Ana Andrade
Continuing Our SMMS Garden

Erik Delgadillo
Learning Materials for Extensive Support Needs Classroom

Ravi Dev Anandhan, Jacob Shaw
Advanced STEM Education Through Science Olympiad Program

Jennifer Graves
Circle of Words: Uniting Readers Through Literature

Jingshuang Liu
Mandarin Moments: Empowering Student Voices Through Digital Publishing

Julie Martinez
Circle of Words: Uniting Readers Through Literature

Xiaoyuan Qu
Plan Writitng Projects for World History Class with StoryJumper

Frania Rodriguez
Reading Comprehension & Cognitive Neurodiversity

Jane Ruwe
The Athenaeum

Jun Yu
TCB Online Mandarin News Reading & Book Creator

PUSD Student Wellness & Support Services

Brian Stanley, Julie Reynoso
Foster Youth School Outcome Improvement with Data-Backed Incentives

Washington Elementary STEM Magnet

William Loufik
Social-Emotional Theater / Drama Teaching

Katherine Mickelson, Nicole Kim
Portfolios on Display

Tina Minkler
Making Science Fun and Engaging

Janice Sandberg
Sports for Social, Emotional, and Physical Benefits

Washington Children’s Center

Maria Baker
Hands-On Activities for English Language Learners

Patricia Jara
Growing Together

Willard Elementary

Sonia Covarrubias, Ai Takada
Roots of Growth: Cultivating Nature and Culture in Our Playground

Melinda Killen, Christina Reyes, Debra Holland
Extensive Needs

Tawny Sneed, Kristin Muirhead, Julianna Figueiredo, Courtney Wong
Enhancing Communication and Learning Through Color Printing

Cherie Wood, Nicole Wallius
Creative