The Santa Rosa Education Foundation supports teachers through a myriad of grants including our annual Teacher Grants program. Below you will find links to current grant opportunities.
Experience the impact of giving with the Santa Rosa Education Foundation’s Teacher Grants program! Last year, we proudly awarded 68 Teacher Grants totaling $68,000 to Santa Rosa public educators. In collaboration with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, the Florida Legislature, and local business partners, we empower teachers to bring engaging, active learning experiences to their classrooms, ultimately boosting student achievement.
Here’s the exciting part – every donation to the SREF Teacher Grants program is matched dollar for dollar with state matching grant funds, doubling the impact of your generosity. Grant recipients undergo a thorough evaluation process, submitting a final budget and receipts for purchases, ensuring transparency and accountability.
In the previous year alone, our 68 Teacher Grants positively impacted over 10,600 students and 395 teachers. These grants undeniably make a significant difference in the lives of our students, fostering enriched learning environments.
To contribute to our Teacher Grants program and amplify the effect of your donation through our state matching fund, call us today. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Santa Rosa’s students through the power of education!
To donate to our Teacher Grants program and double the impact of your donation through our state matching fund, call 850-983-5043 or contact us.
Santa Rosa Education Foundation is pleased to announce our 2025-2026 Teacher Grant Recipients!
SREF, in partnership with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, the State of Florida’s School District Education Foundation Matching Grant, and grant sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union, Pen Air Credit Union, and Gulf Breeze Optimist Club is enabling teachers to implement grants that engage students in active learning while increasing student achievement in the areas of Artistic Literacy, Career Technical, Literacy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education. Teacher Grant recipients will be honored at the fifth annual Teacher Grant Reception on November 13th.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Teacher Grant Recipients!
Artistic Literacy
Clay it Ain't So!
Alexandria Alford, East Milton Elementary
Enhancing Music Literacy and Engagement Through iPads in the Band Classroom
Tiffany Broome, King Middle
Making Art Come to Life with Stop-Motion
Angela Dill, East Bay K-8
Keyboard/Piano Class
Jana Ellis, Rhodes Elementary
Lyrics for Life: Words to Live By
Kimi Gillis, Dillon Center
From Page to Pulse: Building Literacy Through Rhythm
Stacy Monahan, East Bay K-8
Introduction to Guitar Club
Chase Rudd, Hobbs Middle
Adaptive Musical Instruments for Orthopedically Impaired Students
Annie Scott, East Bay K-8
Sgraffito
Kathleen Tracey, Pace High
Career Technical
Mini Bots, Mega Dreams: Igniting CTE in Elementary & Middle Classrooms
Rhonda Adams, Dillon Center
From Code to Creation: Ozobots for Critical Thinking and Innovation
Ashley Corlies, Dillon Center
Building the Case: Resources for Mock Trial Success
Lori Goto, Gulf Breeze High
Simulate To Educate
Rob Simon, Navarre High
Literacy Education
Build Your Future
Laura Austin, Pace High
Strong Start Literacy Toolboxes: Empowering Parents, Inspiring Readers
Lee Bott, TR Jackson
Transform & Read: Immersive Novel Studies for 5th Grade Readers
Melanie Burnett, Dixon Intermediate
Fluent Futures: Building Reading Confidence with Decodable Texts for Teens
Clare Colón, Milton High
Classroom Library Revamp
Amanda Finnegan, Central
“Learning Without Limits: Interactive Small Groups for Every Student”
Alyssia Hines, Rhodes Elementary
Seats & Stories: Engaging Readers through Choice
Dayna Hood, Milton High
Skill Powered Games
Miranda Jimenez, Dixon Primary
Class Family Literacy Night
Whitney Kries, East Milton Elementary
“Building Readers and Leaders: Exploring The One and Only Bob Through Student-Led Teams”
Latasha Melton, Wallace Lake K-8
Read, Record, Reflect: Building Literacy and Confidence in Struggling Readers
Monica Meyer, Holley-Navarre Intermediate
Write Right: Kindergarten Edition
Jami Moore, West Navarre Primary
"Tiling the Path to Proficiency: Boosting Math and Reading with VersaTiles"
Tammie Moye, Jay Elementary
Letters in Motion
Brooke Neal, Wallace Lake K-8
Engaging Readers, Overcoming Challenges
Rebekah Nolan, Rhodes Elementary
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study
Rachel Orehosky, Wallace Lake K-8
Leveling the Playing Field: Creating a Strong Foundation in Literacy for ALL Students
Tally Piscopo, Wallace Lake K-8
Wolf Pup Lit Lab
Dawn Poggi, Wallace Lake K-8
Building Emotional Foundations: Pre-K Social/Emotional Learning with Read-Alouds and Sensory Supports
Stacey Price, TR Jackson
Group Learning Spaces
Regina Renfro, Milton High
Chicken Run
Tawnee Robbins, Wallace Lake K-8
Playaway Audiobooks to Foster Literacy and Engagement
Stephany Schlenker, Milton High
Bringing Stories to Life: Enhancing Literacy through 3D Printing
Kendra Stevens, Woodlawn Beach Middle
First Maslow Then Bloom
Angel Stinnett, King Middle
"Magnetic Minds: Building Literacy with Hands-On Learning"
Michelle Wade, Pea Ridge Elementary
Bridging Worlds: A Multilingual Library for ELL Students
Tonia Wells, Dixon Primary
To the ACT, Antarctica and Beyond
Jo Lynn Wiley, Milton High
Making connections between World History and Civics: A Primary Source AI writing companion
Theresa Yankovoy, Avalon Middle
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education
Empowering Future Entrepreneurs – A Third Grade Student-Led Market Day
Melissa Albro, Rhodes Elementary
Enhancing Learning and Transition Efficiency in High School ESE Inclusion Classrooms
Quatarious Anderson, Milton High
Increasing Communication through Assistive Technology
Bryce Baker, East Bay K-8
For the love of Earth-Waste into Worth
Michaela Bentley, Pace High
Engineering in Action: Student Innovation with CAD and Cricut
Keerstin Blankenbeck, King Middle
"FishScope: Exploring Biodiversity Through the Lens"
Joshua Brooks, Pace High
Inclusive Student-Led Learning with STEAM
Cheryl Burt, Holley-Navarre Intermediate
"Forecasting the Future" Weather Podcast
Kathy Dawiczyk, Wallace Lake K-8
Supporting our Hands on Heroes for our Youngest Learners!
Erin Dozier, Dillon Center
From Concrete to Concept: Enhancing Upper Elementary Math with Manipulatives
Lindsey Elder, Central
Discover the Wonders of Florida
Amy Frizzell, Rhodes Elementary
Ecosystem Dynamics in a Bottle
Adam Gutshall, Gulf Breeze High
Innovating with SPIKE: Fostering Computational Thinking and Creativity Through Hands-on Robotics
Wendy Hachtel, Hobbs Middle
Ancient Irrigation Techniques
Cathy Heim, Sims Middle
Curiosity Kits for Kinder
Courtney Helms, East Milton Elementary
Flying into Fitness: A Disc Golf Course for Lifelong Wellness
Haley Jetton, King Middle
Dino Garden Butterflies and Bugs Observatory
Duane McDonal, TR Jackson
Learning with Legos
Samanta Palermo, Pea Ridge Elementary
STEM-agine The Possibilities
Sarah Pena, West Navarre Primary
Future Makers: Engineering, Design, and Discovery at Central
Stephani Perritt, Central
Nearpod STEMLab: Investigating the Contaminated Creek
Meredith Powers, Santa Rosa Online Academy
Uniquely Human: Investigating Systems, Building Models, Celebrating Differences
Anna Prindle, Holley-Navarre Intermediate
Marine Science by the Sound
Dena Pruden, Navarre High
Library Lego Land: Where Building and Coding come alive!
Ashley Robinson, Pea Ridge Elementary
Chomps & Crafts: A Cardboard STEAM Journey
Emily Simon, West Navarre Primary
Student Lead Science Literacy
Christopher Trantham, Central
Engineering and Economics
Michelle Tucker, West Navarre Intermediate
GROW with me
Sherry Vermillion, Sims Middle
Water Table Erosion and River Sim
Wyatt Whitman, Pace High
Galaxies & Glasses: Seeing Science Up Close
Samantha Woltz, East Milton Elementary
Bats as Community Helpers: Changing the Mindset – Build, Observe and Educate
Kim Coley, Gulf Breeze Elementary
Check out this video of past Teacher Grant projects
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