2022 Teacher Grants
The results are in and we couldn’t be more excited about the programs we’re supporting in our second grants cycle! The objective of the APSF grants program is to encourage new and innovative programs that will ultimately enhance the educational experience of a wide range of students. The total dollar amount funded through the APSF grant program is dependent on the available budget and grants submitted yearly. This year, we were encouraged by the dedication, collaboration, and innovation that was represented in each and every application that crossed our path. Learn More
At a Glance
Students Impacted: 1,125 annually
Dollars Awarded: $5,367.28
Schools Impacted: 4
Grants Awarded: 4
The Recipients
2022 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Incorporating Sensors into Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science Classrooms
This grant enhances the Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics curriculum by enabling students to complete additional labs and streamlining a large number of other labs. The sensors funded by this grant will allow students to engage in experimentation, measuring variables that are currently beyond students’ abilities and allow them to easily make precise, quantitative measurements of position, velocity, acceleration, temperature, and pH.
Amount Awarded
$2,151.44
School
Middle Creek High School
Applicants
Andrew McQuiston
Samantha Stangl
Jennifer Kubacki
Katherine Scicchitano
2022 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Moving Minds - Active Seating
This grant provides active seating to help students maintain engagement and meet their sensory needs in special education classrooms. Many of the students have attention and regulation issues and simple accommodations such as these seating options can give them the opportunity to wiggle, move, and receive sensory input in order to maintain their focus on instruction.
Amount Awarded
$1,596.39
School
Middle Creek Elementary School
Applicants
Madalyn Siegel
Lea Ellis
2022 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Culminating Project: Recycled Robots for Our Community or the Environment
Students will create robots made out of recycled and craft materials as a culminating project for fifth grade students in art and STEM. Students will learn the importance of the integration of these subjects. Form and function as well as aesthetics are vital to the marketing and implementation of products in the real world.
Amount Awarded
$906.98
School
Apex Elementary School
Applicants
Charlene Graham
Stephanie Lachmann
2022 APSF TEACHER GRANT RECIPIENT
Water Level Detectors
This grant provides students an opportunity to learn about electrical engineering
with a hands-on project. Students will create water level detectors using paper clips, resistors, a breadboard, and batteries.students will learn about creating circuits, how resistors are used and about how to connect wires to a breadboard. They will also learn about how water can conduct electricity first-hand.
Amount Awarded
$712.47
School
Apex Friendship Middle School
Applicants
Carol Jemiolo