Past SBEF Teacher Grant Recipients
2025-26 Recipients
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elizabeth Solis-Cervantes – The Power of Picture Books
Elizabeth Callahan – Ukelele Library and Materials
Maureen Claffey – Give Them a Peaceful Classroom: Montesorri Supplies
Genezaret Cardoso – Supplies
ADELANTE CHARTER SCHOOL
Maya Singer – Enriching Academic Language through STEM based Field Trips
Fernanda Morales – Adelante Con Mi Futuro
Graciela Rodriguez – Leer es Poder, Reading is Power
Carolina Alcaraz – Calm, Focused and Ready to Learn
ALTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Carlos Estrada – Tending to our Relations: Part 3
Delanie Medina – Ethnic Studies End of Year Celebration
Michael Mowers – Alternative Ed Student Anthology
Regina Freking – Basic Needs Gardening Crew
CLEVLEAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rachel Gonzales-Harris – Let’s Read at Home- One Book, One School
Alethiea Schibsted – Programs to Increase Fluency
Andrea Fuentes – Third Grade Loves to Read
Katia Rodriguez- Mester – Family Fun- Play, Learn, Grow Kits
Maria Herrera – Cultivating Curiousity Through an Outdoor Classroom
Ryann McCollum – Robotics for STEAM Program
DOS PUEBLOS HIGH SCHOOL
Robin Selzler – EML Trips Fall and Spring
Douglas Caines – Steady as We Go
Kelly Savio – Printing for the BluePrint
Alejandrina Lorenzano – AVID College Field Trips
Chris Mollkoy – Two new bandsaws for wood shop
Alison Bogatz – Entrepenurship in Innovate DP Academy
Emily Shaeer – Materials to Support DPEA
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pedro Guillen – Museum of Tolerance 6th grade field trip
Marlen Limon – Franklin Eagle Readers- One Book, One School
Michelle Boyd – Tales in Two Tongues
GOLETA VALLEY JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Cynthia Clavijo Neri – Calling All Creators: 3D Printing for All Students
Jessica Herdrich – Meet the Author-Reyna Grande
Rachel Hatcher Day – Audiobook Extravaganza
Jan Ferrer – Art as Identity
Ana Silva – Feeeding our Ethnic Studies Teachers
HARDING UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL
Jennifer Church – Comfort, Collaboration and Growth
Madeleine Bordofsky – The Reading Revival
Karla Hernandez – I can see it now!
Stacy Delgadillo – Little Hands, Big Art Supplies
Shannon Jaffe – Outdoor Visual Classroom
Jill Menegon – STEM Beyond Walls
Dawn Penkala – What is in the Tree
LA COLINA JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Jennifer Tanner – CodeHS.com Pro License
Rebecca Lowi – ASB School Pride and Connection Through Video
Amy Woods – Supporting JH Readers with SORA
Adam Hodgson – Fitness Factory
Lisa Sueyres – Musical Theatre trip to Disney Workshop
Maureen Granger – La Colina Garden and Beautify
LA CUESTA HIGH SCHOOL
Ross Melczer – Making Cultural Connection Field Trips
LA CUMBRE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Hayward Kwit – Social Studies Department and Simulation Props
Kendall Stevens – Leadership Class to Disneyworld Workshop
Nicole Caizza – AVID Field Trip to Cal State Channel Islands and Six Flags AVID night
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cynthia Esquivel – Supporting Small Group Instruction through Hands on Activities
Analy Gaxiola – Expanding Literacy Through Language: Building a Bilingual Library for 4th Grade Learners
Ana Cervantes – Growing our Biliingual Library
MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Laurie Moore – Calming Sensory Corner for TK High Needs
Ashley Butler – STEAM Maps Unit
Allyson Myer – Enhancing Literacy and Math Skills in TK
Amada Castillo – Creating A Hands-On, Play-Based Classroom Environment for Kindergarten Students
PEABODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Keri Kangas – Flying High in TK
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dorene Garcia – STEM stories for Every Reader
Alexandra Angelopolous – Fun with Phonics Decodables
Kristina Manilay – Classroom Community Garden
Donna Sugano – Kindergarten Global Field Trip through Virtual Reality
Karis Joldersma – Growing Science: Exploring SB Botanic Garden
Sarah Davis – Taste the Texts
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL
Walter Bazylewicz – Royal Report
Thomas Riperatti Brown – Physics Lab Station Computer Modernization Project
Amy McMillan – Audiobooks for High School Readers
Sarah Ashton – Fetal Pig Dissection
Lara Willbanks – SM Media Pathways Grant
Elizabeth Miller – Dance Lessons for Spanish Classes
Meredith Lyons Gregory – Dance Floor Studio Update
Shannon Saleh – Senior Musical
Yesenia Munoz – AVID Field Trips- Buses, supplies and tshirts
Noemi Rodriguez – Ethnic Studies Field trip to Chicano Art Museum- Mexican American Literature
SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL
Sherri Bryan – Listening is Reading! Audiobooks
Spencer Barr – Voices of the Past Dons Podcast Program
Donovan Warrecker – Whale Watching Trip for Marine Biology
LilyBeth Goldman – Movement Lifestyle Dance Workshop
Patricia Ruth – Shakespeare Field Trip
Mary LaFace – Heritage Choral Festival in Hawaii
Tyler Ravelli – SBHS Instrumental Field Trip – NYC
SANTA BARBARA CHARTER SCHOOL
Laurel Weitz – Made in the Shade
Stacy Cabellero – Technology Update for SB Charter Homeschooling Program
Katie Brown – Stand up for Math
SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Brian Aguilar – Elementary PE
Tamara Montag – Inspiring Art through Artist to create “Little Masters”
Tami Hogen – Student Centered Library
Kristina Rodriguez – Kindergarten Science & Social Studies through Immersive Sensory Learning
Brian Pearson – Museum of Tolerance 6th Grade trip
LA CUMBRE JR HIGH/SBCA
Casson Demmon – Art Display: Framing of Artwork
SANTA BARBARA JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Landon Prints – Double Play: Reading Interest and Stamina
Samantha Ortega – Connect and Chill
PJ Carmean – Artportation
Kareem Battle – AVID Overnight Field Trip to SDSU, Northridge and Irvine
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brian Malcheski – Rainbow Trout Release Project
Kimberley Welsh – Field Trip to Underwood Family Farm
Justin Mack – Washington Elementary School TK-6th Grade STEM Lab: Bambu Lab 3-D Printer Filament AND Glowforge Laser Cutter Wood Supplies
Meredith Lleweyn – Outdoor Space Reimagined
Whitney Alegria – Whiteboard Kidney Table and Supplies
2024-25 Recipients
Adams Elementary School
Sarah Jamieson– “Math Intervention and Flexible Seating”
Karen Dutton– “Celebrating Diversity in Music Posters”
Sara Chalmers– “Listening with our Hearts”
Elizabeth Solis-Cervantes– “Updating Non-Fiction”
Adelante Charter School
Leticia Lemus- “Flexible Seating Options for Students with Disabilities“
Megan Romo– “Be Kind to Your Mind”
Michele Alfarez– “Bilingual Speech AAC”
Maya Singer– “Enriching Language for Dual-Language Immersion”
Graciela Rodriguez– “Adelante Con Mi Futuro”
Alexia Limon– “Santa Cruz Island Field Trip”
Tania Ferrufino– “Wishtoyo Field Trip Transportation”
Alta Vista High School
Carlos Estrada– Tending our Relations Project”
Cleveland Elementary School
Ryan Mccollum– “Robots to Enhance STEAM”
Altheia Schibsted– “Flexible Seating for Intimate Teaching and Learning”
Carolina Navaro– “Library Supplies and Books in English and Spanish”
Rachel Gonzalez- Harris– “One Child,One Family, One Book”
Dos Pueblos High School
Kevin Ahlers– “AVID 10 Field Trip to UCSB”
Erik Magana– “Jiveworld Subscription for IB Spanish”
Susan Schiferl Smith– “Capturing the SB Botanic Garden”
Elaine Malm– “Art Based Social Skills for Students with Disabilities”
Emily Libera– “Spring Student Show 2025”
Alejandrina Lorenzano– “Life is a Rollercoaster”
Jacob Tyler– “Product Innovation and Design”
Franklin Elementary School
Brendan Carroll– “Fiat Lux and Umbra- Shadow Puppets Light Project”
Lauren Thal Hill– “Bringing La Purissima History to Life”
Cathy Christman– “Franklin Thespians”
Marc Nicolas– “Colorguard and Multipurpose Staging”
Marlen Limon– “Empowering Our Learners”
Evelyn Levya– STEAM Enrichment Supplies”
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Tami Gunton– “Media Literacy Books on AI and Fake News/Misinformation”
Ian Moore– “New STEM Computer Lab”
Harding University Partnership School
Mika Burkett– “Harding Hawk Chess Club”
Karla Hernandez-“1-2-3 Mindful Me”
Carissa Corrigan– “Making Music as a Team: Hand Chime Music”
La Colina Jr. High School
Kurt Bergthold– “Digital Game Chess Timers”
Christopher Hamman– “California Native Plants and Genetic Diversity”
Sarah Ahlers– “Heritage Students Merit Access to History, Art and Community”
Maureen Granger– “Beautify La Colina”
La Cuesta High School
Ross Melczer– “Through Our Eyes”
Frangina Spandeu– “Raising Reading Scores”
Natalia Alvarado– “Shed to Success”
La Cumbre Junior High School
Jessica Prodomos– “Laminator for Library Resources”
Shannon Curtis– “Audio Adventures”
Tami Hogen– “Library Maintenance Refresh”
McKinley Elementary School
Melissa Chavez– “Smartboard Leveraging in ELA and Math”
Blanca Alvarez-Sanchez– “Interactive Learning with Smartboard”
Jessica Zamora-Sanchez– “Igniting Curiosity”
Cynthia Esquivel– “Unlocking Creativity and Communication”
Monroe Elementary School
Liz Caruso– “Music Play for Younger Grades”
Ann Marie Galbraith– “Monroe’s Butterfly Sanctuary”
Amy Gates– “Monroe Lending Library of Education”
Allyson Myer– “All Aboard the TK STEAM Train”
Nazy Tully– “Opening New Doors for Students with Special Needs”
Peabody Charter School
Keri Kangas– “Ramping it Up in TK!”
Elise Perisho– “The Magic and Power of Magnets”
Roosevelt Elementary School
Sarah Davis– “Landform Dioramas”
Ali Angeloppolus– “Decodables to Empower Young Readers”
Karis Joldersma– “Hands on Horticulture”
Donna Sugano– “Resources for TK, K, and SEL Learners”
Madaline Makler– “Building a Culturally Responsive Classroom Library”
Dorene Garcia– “Update Nonfiction Books in the library”
Santa Barbara Charter School
Leise Thomason– “From Waste to Wealth”
Sonia Morosin– “Building a Divserse Classroom Library”
Nicole Ellis– “Eco-Literacy Project”
Jenny Witherell– “Ipads for Documenting Across Learning Curriculum”
Sophie Fink– “Published Writers in 2nd and 3rd grade”
Wendy Kanter– “Outdoor Education in the Garden”
Doreen Edwards– “From Handwriting to Keyboard”
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Maritsa Enriquez– “Expansion of an Inclusive Sport”
Santa Barbara High School
LilyBeth Goldman– “Disney Imagination Workshop for SBHS Dance Team”
Kelly Timmerman– “Spanish Second Language Aquisition Supports”
Tania Viscarra– “Graphic Novel Extravaganza”
Melanie Hodgon– “Golden Time Enrichment and Interventions”
Gioia Marchese– “Sound Design and Original Production for SBHS Theatre”
Kate Lambert– “Nail Art Mania”
Janice Enriquez– “Washer and Dryer for Transition Program”
Deborah Reid– “Merlin’s Magic”
Jose Caballero– Greenlab Garden”
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Lydia Honeybourne– “We are Family!”
Chris Greeley– “Picture Me Grom! Campus photojournalism project”
PJ Carmean– “Community Partner Connections”
Darren Ianoco– “Screen Time DIY Swag”
Marilyn Garza– “Green Screen and Camera”
San Marcos High School
Amy McMillan– “High School Maker Creators”
David Young– “Spanish Independent Reading Program Books”
Eleni Pantages– “SMHS Vocal Music in Nashville”
Megan Bradbury– “ELA Department and AVID Supplies”
Steven Tragarz– “AP and CP Economics”
Lara Willbanks– “San Marcos Media Field Trip to Journalism Convention”
Sean Durkin– “SM French Department Supplies”
Yesenia Munoz– Successful Career in Healthcare”
Washington Elementary School
Justin Mack– “Ozobot Computer Coding and Robotics Kit of 12”
Wanda Nealon– “Classroom Technology Document Camera”
Bettina Chin– “Support for ELA and Math”
Brian Malcheski– “Trout Field Trip”
Aimee Klieborn– Hodgepodge of Wants for 5th Grade”
2023-24 Recipients
All Schools
Jeff Bailey- “Equipment for Physical Education”
Adams Elementary School
Karen Dutton– “Let’s ‘Make’ Music”
Sean Federbusch– “3D Printer and Makerspace Supplies”
Elizabeth Cervantes– “We Need Non-Fiction in our Lives!”
Elizabeth Brooks– “Collaboration Puppet Show”
Adelante Charter School
Erika Ruiz Santillian- “Aesop’s Fables 3rd Grade Musical!
Leticia Lemus- “¡Leamos! Let’s Read!”
Tania Ferrufino- “Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation Field Trip”
Liliana Carolina Alcaraz- “Sea Center and SB Botanical Gardens Field Trip”
Alta Vista High School
Regina Freking- “Materials for Drawing and Painting Elective”
Michael Mowers- “Alternative Education Joint Field Trip to the Broad Museum”
Cleveland Elementary School
Evely Jimenez– “Flexible Seating Cushions and Math Learning Materials”
Maria Herrera– “Outdoor Learning Space”
Rachel Gonzales-Harris- “One School, One Book”
Jessica Lopez- “Field Trip to the Moxi!”
Andrea Fuentes- “Trauma-Informed Classroom- Support with Supplies and Field Trips”
Heather Hewson- “Magic-Building a Sensory Garden for our Extensive Needs Classroom”
Dos Pueblos High School
Susan Schiferl Smith- “Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras for Photography Class”
Courtney Anderson– “A Cappella and Jazz Choir at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival”
Emily Libera– “Disney Imagination Campus Performing Arts Workshop for Theatre Students”
Mandy Domingues-“Large Format Printer for Media Students for Multimedia Art”
Alejandrino Lorenzano-“Hiking to Reconnect: Mind, Body and Collectivity”
Doug Caines– “Dos Pueblos News- New Microphones and Cameras”
Cesar Placencia-“Capstone Project Supplies for DPEA- Soldering Equipment”
Chris Mollkoy– “Dos Pueblos Product Innovation and Design Pathway”
Franklin Elementary School
Brendan Carroll– “Cross-Curricular Robots! Ozbots to be STEAM and Integrated Learning”
Evelyn Gayle Leyva-“Becoming Readers- Fiction and Non-Fiction Books for the Library”
Barbara Conway– “Robot Roz Survives! One Book One School, The Wild Robot”
Marc Nicolas- “Music Room Upgrade! Music Stands and Musical Rugs”
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Juliet Clark Ruiz– “Secret Pen Pals in Spanish Class”
Jessica Herdrich- “Everything Has it’s Home in English”
Diana Hemsley- “Art for All!”
Rachel Hatcher Day- “Let’s Listen to Great Reads: Audiobooks for Students”
Harding University Partnership School
Dawn Penkala– “Creating a Calm Space with Seating and SEL Supplies”
Stacy Delgadillo– “Kimochi Program- SEL in the Classroom”
Karla Hernandez– “High Interest and Bilingual Classroom Library!”
Jamie Stratford– “Claymation Club”
La Colina Jr. High School
Melisa Sheldon– “La Colina Double Dutch Club Supplies”
Tracy Womack- “Ultimate Robots Experience! Makeblock Robots!”
Rebekah Sillars– “Promoting Diverse and Inclusive Choice in Independent Reading”
Stephen Hughes- “Percussion Hardware Upgrades for Orchestra and Band”
Shannon Curtis- “Library Circulation Desk”
McKinley Elementary School
Carmen Grande- “Dual Language Classroom Library for Third Grade”
Damaris Alcaraz– “Building Dual Language Classroom Library”
Cynthia Esquivel– “Technology in the Classroom to Foster Creative Interactions- Smartboard”
Analy Gaxiola- Creating a Developmentally Appropriate and Inclusive Learning Environment”
Vanessa Balcazar- “Improvement of TK Classroom with SEL and STEAM Materials”
Monroe Elementary School
Allyson Myer- “TK Outdoor Explorers”
Sondra Burnworth– “Spanish Library Books”
Liz Caruso– “The Monroe Backyard SEL Lounge for All”
Peabody Charter School
Danell Hurtado– “STEM in the Great Outdoors”
Roosevelt Elementary School
Dorene Garcia– “Roosevelt Library Books in Spanish”
Santa Barbara Charter School
Wendy Kanter- “Outdoor Education in the Garden and Habitat Creation”
Shalon Edwards- “Meaningful Metric Measurement for the Whole School”
Doreen Edwards- “Local Creek Ecology- “Seasonal Habitat Changes “
Sonia Morosin- “Science Learning Recorded on iPads in Kindergarten”
Sophie Fink- “Inclusive and Diverse Decodable Readers”
Nastacia Echavarria- “Inclusive Decodable Readers”
Melissa Hagen- “Published Writers in Third and Fourth Grades”
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Casey Cleland– “3D Printer to Enhance Lessons & Engagement in STEAM”
Shawna Ray- “Science Fair Do You Dare!”
Tamara Montag-“Sound Walls for the Classroom”
Maritsa Enriquez- “Food and Culture for Kids: Celebrating Heritage Through Nutrition and Education”
Santa Barbara High School
Sherri Bryan– “Support for Independent and Small Group Reading in Context”
Gioa Marchese– “Technology Upgrade for our Theater Program”
Joseph Valasco– “SBHS Engineering Club”
Deborah Reid-” Nature as a Social Emotional Coping Skill”
Spencer Barr-” College & Career Exploration Using VR Technology”
Director Sky Adams- “Educating Future Innovators: “Upgrading Computer Science Academy Classroom Equipment”
($10,000 STEM-focused grant awarded to the Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy)
Santa Barbara Junior High School
PJ Carmean- “Field Trips Across the Spectrum”
Chris Greeley- “Not Another Brick in the Wall”
San Marcos High School
David Young– “Spanish Independent Reading Program”
Kathryn Garibay-“San Marcos Visual Arts”
Andy Vogel- “Leather Working”
Maria Lorenzano– “AVID College Fair Project on UCs and Cal States”
Lara Willbanks– “SM King’s Page Photojournalism Project”
Eleni Pantages– “SMHS Madrigals Residency at Benaroya Hall”
Javier Cruz- “SMHS Adult Transition Gardening Program”
Washington Elementary School
Alexandra Angelopoulos- “Fun with Phonics Game and Decodable Books!”
Aimee Kielborn- “Focused on our Math!”
Sarah Slezak Gatehouse- “Washington Elementary School Music Program- Purchasing Music”
Bettina Chin- “Small Group Focus Lessons- DVD Player and Supplies”
2022-23 Recipients
Adams Elementary School
Christine Gallagher- ” Bringing NonFiction to Life”
Anne Darga- “Books for Everyone”
Karen Dutton- “Music Music Music!”
Sean Federbusch- “LED Light Project”
Kelsey Larson- “Montessori Math Materials”
Phoenix Plotner- “Boosting Below Benchmark Readers”
Adelante Charter School
Lilliana Carolina Alcaraz-“Field trip to SBCC and Auditory Feedback Phones”
Andrea Carrillo- “Flexible Seating and Classroom Learning Materials”
Monica Dettmer-“Flexible Seating in the 5th Grade”
Tania Ferrufino- “Leveled Spanish Readers and Chapter Books for Reading Clubs”
Alexia Limon- “SEL Space”
Lauren Macioce- “Dress for Success”
Maria Dolorez Meraz- “Classroom Environment and Literacy Project”
Veronica Alejandra Ramos-“6th Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Tolerance”
Elizabeth Servin- “Social Emotional Curriculum”
Cleveland Elementary School
Rachel Gonzales-Harris- “Book Swap”
Linda Ngo- “Flexible Seating: Lap Desk”
Dos Pueblos High School
Brian Gibson, Corey Boyce, and Joe Shelton- “Supplies and Materials for DPEA”
Allison Judy- “Updating Chemical Equipment”
Emily Libera- “4th Period Student Show”
Alejandrina Lorenzano-“Mind, Spirit, and Body: Hiking to Reconnect”
Elaine Malm-“Learning To Work in My Community”
Chris Molkoy-“New Computers for CTE Construction Classes”
Kelly Savio-“Huntington Library and Garden Field Trip”
Robin Selzler-“Let’s Go For a Hike”
Franklin Elementary School
Brendan Carroll- “Squishy Circuit Circus”
Cathy Christman- “Franklin Thespians”
Barbara Conway-“Eagles Soaring to Junior High and Beyond”
Marlen Limon- “Field Trip to La Pursima Mission”
Xochitl Tafoya- “Franklin Music and Dance Project”
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Diana Hemsley-“Goleta Valley JHS School Mural”
Juliet Clark-Ruiz-“Second Year Spanish Student Class Readers”
Harding University Partnership School
Stacy Delgadillo-“Life Cycles and Pollinator Garden”
Chris Errea and Jill Menegon- “Let’s Create and Learn”
Jennifer Lebell-“Knitting Club”
Joanne Matibag-“Cardo-Drum-Strength-Rhythm-Go!”
Dawn Penkala – “My Story, Your Story”
Jamie Stratford- “Outdoor Enrichment”
La Colina JHS
Joy Elizondo- “Creamos Ya!: Projecto de Mural de La Colina”
Maureen Granger- “La Colina Garden Outdoor Learning Space”
Christopher Hamman- “Connecting Our Past and Present to Place”
Stephen Hughes- “Beginning Orchestra Library Builder”
La Cuesta Continuation
Natalia Alvarado- “Literacy Grant”
La Cumbre JHS
Christopher Greeley- “Real-World Book Hunt”
McKinley Elementary School
Damaris Alcaraz- “Flexible Seating and Classroom Rug”
Cynthia Esquivel-“Self-Expression Through Art”
Analy Gaxiola-“Kinder-Dual Language Classroom Library”
Jessica Zamora Sanchez- “Technology in the Classroom”
Jorge Santana-“Robotics and Coding”
Monroe Elementary School
Cory Cordero-Rabe-“Mustang Recording Studio”
Allyson Myer- “Creating a Comfortable Classroom for New TK Learners’
Casey Turner-“Monroe Elementary One School, One Book”
Peabody Charter School
Keri Kangas- “Outdoor Learning in TK”
Roosevelt Elementary School
Michelle Brunkhurst-“Becoming Authors and Publishers”
Heather Walker- “Printmaking!”
San Marcos High School
Melissa Castle- “Classroom Supplies for Special Education”
Charles Clow-“U.S. Pocket Constitutions for Government Class”
Erik Leighland-“Glow Forge Lasercutter”
Graham Oleson-“Classroom Supplies for AP Economics and Finance”
Michael Kiyoi-“Recording Studio/Music Composition Room”
Lara Willbanks-“Yearbook Cameras”
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Maritsa Enriquez-“Bringing Unique Sports to Elementary School-Field Hockey Equipment”
Lizette Juarez- “A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading”
Santa Barbara High School
Esther Boutros- “Santa Barbara High School Beautification”
Sherri Bryan-“Leamos! Books for Spanish Literacy”
James Claffey- “Books for Personal Identity Groups”
Santa Barbara Junior High School
PJ Carmean-“Condors Soar- A Community Art Project”
Washington Elementary School
Bettina Chin- “Time for S’more Reading”
Jen Griffith- “Outdoor SEL Yoga/Journaling”
Aimee Kielborn-“Finding the Fun in 4th Grade!”
Justin Mack- “Ozobot Robotics Classroom Kit”
2021-22 Recipients
Adams Elementary School
Sara Chalmers– “Making Science Come to Life”
Sara Leo– “Collaborative Quilt Mural Project”
Mallory Price– “Decodable Texts for Growing First Grade Readers”
Tracy Schifferns– “Classroom Library Refresh”
Cleveland Elementary School
Eliane Borba– “Cleveland Buddies Program”
Jordyn Romant– “Exciting Field Trips”
Franklin Elementary School
Xochitl Tafoya– “Franklin Music and Dance Project”
Harding University Partnership School
Mikaela Burkett– “Harding Hawks Chess Club”
Dee Carter-Brown– “Art in the Classroom”
Karla Hernandez– “Read on the Go! I think I will read Here!”
Dawn Penkala-“Let’s Get Moving”
Jamie Stratford– “Clay Club”
Luisa Thomas– “Geography Instruction”
McKinley Elementary School
April Salas- “Instructional and Assessment Tools for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Literacy Program”
Melissa Chavez-“Technology- Headphones and audio jacks”
Cynthia Esquivel– “Leer es Poder/Power is Reading”
Monroe Elementary School
Sydney Harmon- “Table for Reading Intervention”
Amy Gates– “Summer Reading Project”
Roosevelt Elementary School
Michael Pech– “Books Kids Love to Read”
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Brian D. Malcheski- “Let’s Go Geocaching”
Jose Solano- “Classroom Chess Set”
Sandra Robertson-“Poetry Unit Art Supplies”
Washington Elementary School
Alexandra Angelopoulos- “Reading with Fun, Decodable Books”
Jen Griffith- “Post-Pandemic, Re-Socialization Fun with some SEL Support!”
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Rachel Hatcher Day– “Creating an Accessible Library Space”
Ian Moore- “Industrial Technology Ergonomics Upgrade”
Karen Polinsky- “Playing to Learn, Learning to Play”
La Colina Jr. High School
Maureen Granger– “La Colina Garden”
Tracy Womack- “3 Times the Fun! A Robot for Everyone!” –The Gretler Foundation STEM Grant
La Cumbre Junior High School
Warren Takaya– “La Cumbre Dance Team”
Santa Barbara Junior High School
PJ Carmean- “Beautify SBJHS”
Tina Christen- “Closing the Literacy Gap”
Brett Larsen– “New Speakers for Band Room”
Nicole Neimroozi– “Cultivating a Community of Readers and Writers”
Alexandra Wilson– “Full STEAM Ahead”
Dos Pueblos High School
Douglas Caines- “Share Our Voice”
Katelyn Cochran– “Classroom Tech and Library”
John Dent- “Show Me the World and I will share it with Everyone!”
Anna Guerrero-“Ethnic and Social Justice Studies Class Journals”
Valerie Lent-“French Board Games”
Samantha Mooneyham– “Technologies for the Classroom”
Mercy Rudolph-“Field Trip for AP Literature”
Allison Satler– “Sensory Shop”
Kelly Savio- “Diversification of In-Class/Independent Texts”
La Cuesta Continuation High School
Tahnia Mark-“Jusice Now!”
Ross Melczer-“Who We Are”
Santa Barbara High School
Dylan Aguilera– “Electronic Performance Revamped”
Amanda Domingues-“Digital Art Printer and Supplies”
Aura-Moon Greig– “Latinx Focused Graphic Novels and Nonfiction”
Mary La Face-” Choir Robe Storage”
Deborah Reid-” Upgrading Technology in the Classroom”
San Marcos High School
Nick Ross, Rebecca Miller, and Maria Lorenzano– “Community Building and Academic Enrichment for English Support for Emerging Multilinguals”
Zachary Eichert-“Aviation Enrichment”
Kelly Keene- “Subscribe for Literacy!”
Kelly Mitchell– “SMHS Media Arts Computer Lab”
Lara Willbanks– “SMHS Yearbook”
David Young– “Spanish Reading Library”
SBUSD Itinerant/All Schools
Jeffrey Bailey-“Adapted Physical Education Equipment Needs”
2020-21 Recipients
Adams Elementary School
Julene Armstrong- Playful Organization
Sara Chalmers- Gardening at Home
Julie Churchman- P.E. at Home
Sean Federbusch- Constellation Galaxy Boxes
Kelsey Larson- Compost and Food Waste Management
Sara Leo- Adams Artists
Chloe Milligan- STEAM Play
Sarah Schaupeter- Essential Tools for Hybrid and Beyond
Cleveland Elementary School
Eliane Borba- Equity Library
Guillermo Mederos- Progressive Readers- Current Social and Political Books
Franklin Elementary School
Brendan Carroll- Flying B Studios
Nathalie Ireland- Man Interacts with Nature
Harding Elementary School
Madeleine Bordofsky- Socially Distant Outdoor Learning Space
Jen Griffith- Safe Social Emotional Outdoor Classroom
Andrea Lawson- Shade for Outdoor Classrooms
Natalie Ramirez- Clean Garden Growing
Melissa Schimmel- Harding IB Makerspace Laser Cutter
Jamie Stratford- Sculpting and Storytelling with Clay
McKinley Elementary School
Kristin Bollingmo- Laser Cutter for McKinley’s New Makerspace!
Anne Darga- Ergonomic Chairs
Karen Dutton- Culturally Relevant Literature in the Music Classroom
Jaclyn Jimenez- Individualized Access to Learning
Christy Lozano- Ultimate Sandbag Training for Kids
April Salas- Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Literacy Program
Monroe Elementary School
Melissa Garcia- Home Libraries
Roosevelt Elementary School
Patrice Warwick- Making Distance Learning Mindful
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Brian D. Malcheski- Machine Up Bringing More Ability to STEAM LABS
Washington Elementary School
Bettina Chin- Hybrid Support/iPad stand
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Diana Hemsley- Math Meets Art
Courtney Vaccaro- Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Books
La Colina Jr. High School
Tracy Womack- Coding Robots in the Time of COVID
La Cumbre Junior High School
Amanda Domingues- Digital Cameras for Photography class
Chris Greeley- Action and Empowerment Through Independent Reading
Josephine Moore- Diversity and Inclusiveness Through Graphic Novels
Charlie Ortega- Drumline Builder
Kyler Stupar- Home Sweet Classroom
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Tina Christen- Dyslexia Hybrid Programming- Podium
PJ Carmean- Letter Writing
Dos Pueblos High School
Eliesa Bollinger- Mini Potter’s Wheel Acquisition
Douglas Caines- Our Story
John Dent- Picture Perfect
Elaine Malm- Life Skills and Recreation Supplies for Special Education
Kelly Savio- Diversification with In-Class or Independent Texts
Clark Sayre- Zoom to the Third
Melissa Woods- Experiential Learning with Elementary Students
Santa Barbara High School
Sherri Bryan- Making the Transition to eReference
James Claffey- Independent Reading Books on Equity and Inclusion
Kristyne Hastie- Remote Learning Tech Access
Jenna Russo- Replace the Student Store Funding
San Marcos High School
Melissa Castle- Life Skills Instruction
Thomas Riparetti- Van De Graaf Generator
David Young- Spanish Independent Reading Library
2019-20 Recipients
La Colina Jr. High School
Adam Hodgson- P.E. to the 21st Century (rower, exercise bike, physio bands)
Hallie Silva-Community Arts Night
Kurt Bergthold-Chess Sets
Tracy Womack-Revving up Robotics (Ranger bots for coding)
La Cumbre Jr. High School
Alexa Levesque-Diversity Book Clubs
Charles Ortega-Music Library Intervention
Chris Greeley-Diversity Through Graphic Novels
Hozby Galindo-Mesa Engineering Club
Amanda Domingues-Laptops for Photography
Sebastiana Hernandez-Food Fridays (Cooking classes)
Dos Pueblos High School
David Haggerty-Carts for Collison and Momentum Investigations
Elaine Malm-Multi-purpose Outdoor Ping-Pong Table
John Dent-Production for All
Michael Lynch-Your Cardiovascular Health (EKG Machines)
Valérie Lent-Decorating our New Wall/mural
Erin Beerer-Sensory Room/Flexible Seating
Daniel Garske-Carnegie Hall Field Trip
Santa Barbara High School
Mary La Face-Choral Festival Field Trip in New York City
Magda Barnes-Art Drying Racks
Jenna Russo-Life Skills Cooking and Meal Prep for Special Education
Kristyne Hastie-Punching bag, Pea Pod Calming Station, and Wobble Stools
Deborah Reid-Creating a Therapeutic Classroom Environment
Santa Barbara Jr. High School
Douglas C. Throop-SBUSD Drumline and Colorguard Showcase
Kareem Battle-Overnight College Field Trip for First-Generation College Students
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Courtney Narine-Peace Path
Brian Malcheski-3D Printer for SBCA STEAM Lab
San Marcos High School
Shannon Saleh-Technical Theater Students to Experience the Industry
Melanie A. Jacobson- Global Flow of Silver-an Interactive Listening Game
Jeffrey Bailey-Physical Education Enhancement Project (Rowing Machines)
Donna Barker-Cafe Royale Coffee Cafe
Andrew Vogel-E-Textile LED Jewelry Pins
David Young-Spanish Independent Reading Library
Goleta Valley Jr. High School
Amy McMillan-Grade 7 Book Clubs
Diana Hemsley-Printing: One of the Greatest Inventions of All Time
Jan Ferrer-Feel at Home in 315
Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School- STEM and Science Support
Whitney Alegria-Book Clubs
Alexandra Angelopoulos-Speaker for Fun Fridays, Turkey Tango, and Halloween
Justin Mack-Lego Early Machine Kits
Roosevelt Elementary School
Alison Throop-Safety Awareness (trikes for TK and Kindergarten)
Barbara Barr-The Best Seat in the House (seating)
Hailey Turner Baldridge-Wobble Chairs for Wiggly Ones
Michael Pech-Graphic Novels
Cleveland Elementary School
Omar Espinoza-Through our Lens (video camera)
Rachel Gonzales-Harris-How to Help Struggling Readers
Christy Lozano-Innovative Recess Project- Gaga Ball Pit
Andrea Fuentes-Room 7 Grows (comfortable seating)
Adams Elementary School
Sara Leo-Reviving Clay at Adams
Sean Federbusch-Solar Cars
Franklin Elementary School
Lauren Thal Hill-Reading Books
Jackie Lapkin-Organizational Supplies for Success
Brendan Carroll-Coding with Robots (ozobots)
McKinley Elementary School
Amy Gates-Book Clubs for All Readers!
Anne Darga-Intensive Reading Intervention
Monroe Elementary School
Ellen Hunter-Monroe’s Sustainable Green Team Project
Kayla Johnson-“My Classroom is Where I Want to Be”
2018-2019 Recipients
Dos Pueblos High School
Marian Musmecci-Composition Books Improve Student Learning
Michael Ringer-H-10 Student Collaboration Whiteboard Retrofit Project
Valerie LENT-Computer tower replacement
Terri Ingram-Professional Baking in Culinary Arts
Courtney Anderson-Commissioned Custom Arrangements
Chris Mollkoy-Construction Technology Field Trip
Kerry Miller-Physics Equipment
Michael Lynch-Medical Biology Diagnostic Labs
Santa Barbara High School
Carolyn Betz-Classroom Supplies
Kristina Hill-Sports Day Field Trip
James Claffey-Social Justice & Personal Identity Book Group Project
Brynne Buchanan-Mindfulness & Personal Fitness
Mark Walsh-Equipment for Swimmers
San Marcos High School
Michael Thrasher-Classroom Supplies for Local Student Internships
Rebecca Frank-Reading Intervention Books
Sarah Ahlers-California Junior Classical League Enrichment Trips
Jarrod Bradley-Next Generation Physics
Sherri Bryan-Innovative Learning in the Library Makerspace
Shannon Saleh-Technical Theater Workshop
JulieAnn Ruiz-AVID 11 College Tours Trip
Kelly Keene-High Interest Independent Reading Program Book Groups.
David Young-Independent Reading for native Spanish speakers
Michelle Rainville-Paint Palettes
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Douglas Throop-Instrument Storage
Kareem Battle-AVID tutorial whiteboards
Nicole Neimroozi-Building a Classroom Library
La Colina Junior High
Rebekah Sillars-Variety and Choice in Independent Reading
Tracy Womack-Droning On and On!
Hallie Silva-Screen Printing Campaign for Food Waste Reduction
La Cuesta High School
Mike Mowers-Firebird Mosaic
Adams Elementary
Sara Chalmers-Working where we focus best!
Sean Federbusch-Do-nothing machines
Symone Evans-Multicultural K-2 Library
Chloe Pueschel-Durable, Flexible Seating to Foster Choice and Independence in a K/1 Classroom.
Jana McKee-Flexible Seating for Intervention 3-4 Scholars
Roosevelt Elementary
Lovenneea Marchetti-Math
Patrice Warwick-Help Me Ignite Reading Workshop!
Franklin Elementary School
Marlen Limon-Putting Books into Students’ Hands
Annelise Wechsler-Chromebook Learning
Brendan Carroll-Micro:bit Bots
Leslie Gascoigne-Access to Appropriate Technology
Laura Kinney-Speech and Language Therapy Plan Ideas
McKinley Elementary School
Christy Lozano-McKinley Running Project
Karen Dutton-Let the Music Play
Anne Darga-Dyslexia Program
Nathan Baskett-Interdisciplinary: writing, reading, ELA, social studies
Monroe Elementary School
Melissa Garcia-Books for Winter Break Gifts
Alyssa Schwoerke-Building Engineers That Will Build Our Future
Cleveland Elementary School
Anna Pilhoefer-STEAM MAKERSPACE IN THE ELEMENTARY ART ROOM
Omar Espinoza-Developing Students Into Creative Directors of Film
Manuel Morales-Technology for Reading
Maria Herrera-Flexible Seating
Alta Vista-Quetzal
Carlos Estrada-Quetzal Mural Project
Harding Partnership Elementary
Claire Krock-Books for Dyslexic Students- holiday gift
Washington Elementary
Isabel Esparza-Kindergarten Headsets
Kim Baron-Technology Boost
Whitney Alegria-Technology in 2nd Grade