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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.

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

  1. 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

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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.

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