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PEF Teacher Grants 2020-21
Special Awards
Calvin Hunt Arts Award
In memory of Calvin Hunt who, as Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, took dancers all over the world as cultural ambassadors. This award promotes and supports dedicated teachers enhancing arts education in PUSD.
2020 Winner
Hillary Temple
Pasadena High School
Dance Room Download
With the purchase of a television and sound system students would be able to use their computers to broadcast their ideas and thoughts and become leaders via tech in the classroom through assignments and presentations. In addition this will upgrade the dance room to standards used at most Cal State and UC classrooms to enhance the experience of a beginning dancer.
Jarratt Brunson Memorial Award for Literacy
Honoring the late Jarratt Brunson, the PEF founder who initiated the Teacher Grant Program, this award will go to the proposal that best reflects Jarratt’s passion for reading and early literacy.
2020 Winner
Kathryn Marquez
Madison Elementary
Libros Para Todos!
She will purchase Spanish language and bilingual books of all grade levels to place in their Little Free Libraries, so that their families, who do not presently have access to their school library, can read the stories and then return them for others to enjoy.
Kathy Onoye Principal Award
This award will go to the PUSD Administrator whose proposal best exemplifies their role in inspiring leadership.
2020 Winner
Angela Baxter
Willard IB
Ukuleles for All
The purpose of the project is to maximize musical experiences for children through the use of a grade level set of ukuleles during distance learning and beyond. The project will provide grade level ukulele experiences for all 4th graders during distance learning. Provide ukulele experiences for each grade level team 3-5 in the year following distance learning. Create a long term contemporary ukulele course for all 3rd graders at Willard. Create a generation of students that can play multiple musical instruments. Equip students with the ability to: become proficient at: playing rhythms, chords, and songs on the ukulele; and give students the opportunity to invent and create their own songs individually or in cooperative groups.
2020-21 Teacher Grants Parade Celebration
Watch a video presentation and see more photos from the parade here.
Teacher Grant Awards 2020-21
Altadena Arts Magnet
Tia Acosta
Storytelling, Songs, and Finger plays using Flannel Stories and Finger Puppets
Regina Major
Lights ~ Camera ~ Action
Soraya Benamer
French immersion program
Vivian Alfonso
Teachers Pay Teachers Digital Lessons
Sophie Durand
French Distance Learning
Jose Guzman
Sandbox and Portable Water Wall
Lita Haido-Mayer
Engaging Virtual Instruction
Meghan Livengood
French and English Classroom Materials
Stephanie Lopez
Project Based Learning at Home
Kylie Santanello
Learning to Love Reading!
Amanda Van Enk Gould
Tools for Distance Learning
Ashley Webb
Bring My Virtual Classroom to Life!
Blair IB School
Luis Escalante
Lexia Reading Intervention
Maria-Teresa Garcia
LEXIA Reading intervention
Jesus Cobian Baca
Student of the Month Care Package
Adria Espinoza
Lexia for ELD Students
James Goffred
Increase offerings for new Armenian DLIP Program
Patricia Gorse
Math Rocks!
Elisa Perez
Welcome Home
Xiomara Tovar
Lexia Core Reading
Veronica Yepez
Running with a Purpose
Monique Baca-Geary
Writer’s Workshop
Kestutis Daugirdas
Keyboard Lab
Jennifer Dimas
Upright Bass Addition to School Inventory
Veronica Alcantar
Art Integration
Elizabeth Najera
Reading en español and Our Community Garden
Don Benito Fundamental
Yvonne Davis
Whip Cream, Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top!
Heather Huezo
Little Readers, BIG deal!
Christine Sandoval
Multiplying Math Masters
Frania Rodriguez
SDC Sensory & Peace Corner
Eliot Arts Magnet
Dr. Jane G Lambert
Integrating Literacy in Math Class with Scholastic News Math Magazines
Robert Moya
Pop Up Art Shows
Field Elementary
Denise Burciaga
Helping Me Teach in a digital World.
Starene Cruse
Projecting Learning
June Kiesel
Bring Learning Outside. Bring Learning to Life.
Zhongqiang Sun
Fun China World Project
Anqi Deng
Teacher-use and Student-use Distance Learning Project
Xiaofei Lei
Virtual Mandarin Learning Rocks!
Wanyi Wu
Better Chinese Reader Sets for Guided Reading
Yiyuan Zhang
Mandarin Mania （cont.）
Shu Zhang
Need help to make my math class alive!
Focus Point Academy
Richard Carbajal
Volleyball Game Pack
Ricardo Peinado
Word Master
Hamilton Elementary
Kristyn Shiohama
Learning A-Z, Virtually!
Julie Ysassi
Learning Bins
Stephanie Elliott
Books for Social Justice
Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy
Elizabeth Holle
Rockin’ the Dynamic Digital Virtual ClassroomSpicing up the Virtual Classroom
Alejandra Jimenez
Ebooks for E-learning Read Alouds
Ana Paik
“The wonders of virtual learning with technology”
Rita Exposito
A Cloud of Books All Around Us
Jennifer Fernandez
PBL Love
Shanon Smith
Increasing Student Focus and Engagement
Diana Suarez
Student Engagement AND Home & School Connection
Jefferson Children’s Center
Carolina Arizaga
Jefferson CC Peace Garden
John Muir High School Early College Magnet
Ryan Flores
Conic Dough
Micol Issa
Muir Media Library
Cynthia Lake
Still speaks loudly!
Kimberly Knudson
Art Of Fulfillment
Longfellow Children’s Center
Janine Montanez
Preschool: Grow A Garden project
Longfellow Elementary
Mavis Brown
Better internet connectivity
Madison Elementary
Patricia Guzman
Distant Learning Enhancement
Helena Alves
Students Treasure Becoming Publishers
Kathy Marquez
Libros Para Todos!
Nancy Cruzat
- E. Equipments
Yolanda Munoz
Cursive Writing without Tears
Marshall Fundamental
Suengmee Seo
Document Camera for Online learning
Sara Agvanian
Making Math Fun on Line
Ana F Chavez
Document Camera as teaching tool
Consuelo Galvez
Upgraded Learning
Marti Macinnes
Podcast Unit
Daarina Abdus-Samad
“Hands-On Art Supplies!”
Jason Tello
Supporting Students with Disabilities Using a Document Camera
Jonathan Gould
Marshall Music Theater Program – 2021 Spring Musical
Christine Gunnell
Make Room for Science(labs)
Luis Rendon
Can Art Change the World (creative maladjustment)
Mckinley School of the Arts
Emily Brink
Online Learning Necessities
Nicholas Bruno
GoZen! (Online programs to manage stress & build resilience for kids)
Solange Desouza
Enhance Math and Science classes
Sara Dave
Mckinley Fit
Diana Morrison
Whiteboards and Markers and Books, Oh My!!
Lauren Partma
Building a Love for Reading and Writing
Norma Coombs Elementary
Wendy Giang
Early Childhood
Debbie Breitenstein
Building An At Home Library
Pasadena High School
Roger Baar
AP Chemistry Lab Equipment
Richard “Darin” Basgall
Document Projector for Student Collaboration Activities
Anthony Brooks
Remote classroom
Richard Chung
Online Resources for Special Education Math
David Flores
There There Class Novel Set: Honoring Indigenous Americans and our Local Communities
Hillary Temple
Dance Room Download
Marian Pena
Making Math Interactive and Engaging
PUSD Adult Living skills program
Melanie Hackman
Document camera
PUSD Alternative to Suspension Classroom- CWAS
Elsa Gutierrez
Reading and Cooking with Restorative Justice
PUSD Child Welfare, Attendance and Safety Department
Olivia Tu
Art and Social- Emotional Learning Integration
PUSD Health Programs, Home Hospital Teaching
Diana Stern
Bringing Content Alive Through Art
Rose City High School
Richard Lightner
Career Portfolio and Business Plan Project
Brian Stanley
Rose City Internship Program
San Rafael Elementary
Fabiana Isasa de Soto
¡Listos para Aprender!
Berenize Leal
Virtual Book Club
Sierra Madre Elementary
Yolanda Boyer
A Gathering Place
Carolyn Halpern
Hands-on Science Experiments through Distance Learning
Barbara Ishida
Art At Home, School and Around Us
Laura Palmer
Flocabulary
Dany Richey
Little STEAMers
Gretchen Elm
Leveled Reading Groups Connect Us During Covid
Debbie Henderson
eBooks for SME Library
Regina Jeffers
Encouraging Engagement in Elementary Environments
Charlene Tucker
Sierra Madre Elementary Parent/Guardian Cafe Series
Sierra Madre Middle School
Gina Davis
Continuing the Garden at Sierra Madre Middle School
Armenui Manasarian
Hawk News
Karyn Messler
Hawks Soaring through History
Christine Mitchell
Art in Math and Science
Washington Children’s Center
Maria Baker
Hands-On STEAM and Language Arts Materials for Preschoolers
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet
Cindy Abbott
Take-home instruments for the entire school
David Earnhart
Kinder Intro to In-person Learning Through Outdoor Play
Wenonah Green
Mystery Science Hands-On Activity Supplies
Katherine Mickelson
Synergizing with Unit of Study in a VIrtual and Blended Classroom
Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy
Natalie Daily
Get Them Hooked!
Cassandra Nevarez
WSMA Instrumental Music Program
Webster Elementary
Candice Cooper Horn
Hands On! During Virtual Learning
Romy Cisneros
Positive Communication Supports for Special Education Preschoolers
Linda Keavy
Art Across Pasadena a Virtual Exhibit
Willard IB Elementary
Linda Wittry
Ipads for song creating, music videos and infomercials
Wendy Barton
Maximizing Time for Student Learning
Angela Baxter
Full grade-level set of Ukuleles
“Every year I am awed by the creativity and passion that our district’s teachers and principals share in their grant proposals.” Patrick Conyers, PEF Executive Director
Grant projects are:
Student centered.
Related to the curriculum.
Directly benefit students.
Enhance and Improve student achievement.
Grants are generally awarded to teachers in amounts up to $1,000, special awards up to $2,500, and school-wide grants up to $10,000.
Thank you to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, and the generous support of the community
Support creativity in our schools!
Teacher Grants are one of the many ways the Pasadena Educational Foundation helps to create a vibrant and enriching educational experience for all public school children in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.
