Our Impact
Past Grant Recipients
Every entry on this page represents a teacher who believed in their students, submitted an idea, and brought it to life with KSF support.
Alexandria Byquist
Alexis Choy
Alicia Jordan
Andrea Victoria
Angela Noon
Anthony Sy
Brandy Ingham · Sawyer Woods
Brett Allen
Bud Bannon
Carlee Wolch
Carlos Aguero
Catherine Jorgenson
Christina Bovee
Christina Tolomei
Ciana Whitfield · Martin Sortun
Cynthia Olson
Daniel Elementary 2
Daniel Elementary 3
Daniel Elementary
Debbie Runyon · Covington
Elizabeth Swanson
Emily Danko
Emily Smith & Zainab Mohammadi
Eric Kauffman
Erik Taveres · Cedar Valley
Fairwood Elementary
Glenridge Elementary
Jacqueline Thompson
Jayna Suyematsu
Jennifer Cosand
Jessica Swanson
Karen Onorati · Pine Tree
Katelyn Walz
Kausar Saadat
Kelli Martinez
Kris Holmquist
Lawrena King
Lindsay Knight,
Marla Taylor
Mauro Molina
Michael Christiansen
Michael Clark
Mill Creek Middle School
Misty Kindell
Morag Stratton
Nicholas Baker
Olivia Konicek
Robin Marie · Kentwood
Roxanne Smithpaine & Carrie Harstad
Ryne Tucker
Sarah Marks
Sarah Whinnery · Jenkins Creek
Satina Nepsa & Robin Marie
Taylor Halland
Alexandria Byquist
Alexis Choy
Alicia Jordan
Andrea Victoria
Angela Noon
Anthony Sy
Brandy Ingham · Sawyer Woods
Brett Allen
Bud Bannon
Carlee Wolch
Carlos Aguero
Catherine Jorgenson
Christina Bovee
Christina Tolomei
Ciana Whitfield · Martin Sortun
Cynthia Olson
Daniel Elementary 2
Daniel Elementary 3
Daniel Elementary
Debbie Runyon · Covington
Elizabeth Swanson
Emily Danko
Emily Smith & Zainab Mohammadi
Eric Kauffman
Erik Taveres · Cedar Valley
Fairwood Elementary
Glenridge Elementary
Jacqueline Thompson
Jayna Suyematsu
Jennifer Cosand
Jessica Swanson
Karen Onorati · Pine Tree
Katelyn Walz
Kausar Saadat
Kelli Martinez
Kris Holmquist
Lawrena King
Lindsay Knight,
Marla Taylor
Mauro Molina
Michael Christiansen
Michael Clark
Mill Creek Middle School
Misty Kindell
Morag Stratton
Nicholas Baker
Olivia Konicek
Robin Marie · Kentwood
Roxanne Smithpaine & Carrie Harstad
Ryne Tucker
Sarah Marks
Sarah Whinnery · Jenkins Creek
Satina Nepsa & Robin Marie
Taylor Halland
Taylor Halland
Satina Nepsa & Robin Marie
Sarah Whinnery · Jenkins Creek
Sarah Marks
Ryne Tucker
Roxanne Smithpaine & Carrie Harstad
Robin Marie · Kentwood
Olivia Konicek
Nicholas Baker
Morag Stratton
Misty Kindell
Mill Creek Middle School
Michael Clark
Michael Christiansen
Mauro Molina
Marla Taylor
Lindsay Knight,
Lawrena King
Kris Holmquist
Kelli Martinez
Kausar Saadat
Katelyn Walz
Karen Onorati · Pine Tree
Jessica Swanson
Jennifer Cosand
Jayna Suyematsu
Jacqueline Thompson
Glenridge Elementary
Fairwood Elementary
Erik Taveres · Cedar Valley
Eric Kauffman
Emily Smith & Zainab Mohammadi
Emily Danko
Elizabeth Swanson
Debbie Runyon · Covington
Daniel Elementary
Daniel Elementary 3
Daniel Elementary 2
Cynthia Olson
Ciana Whitfield · Martin Sortun
Christina Tolomei
Christina Bovee
Catherine Jorgenson
Carlos Aguero
Carlee Wolch
Bud Bannon
Brett Allen
Brandy Ingham · Sawyer Woods
Anthony Sy
Angela Noon
Andrea Victoria
Alicia Jordan
Alexis Choy
Alexandria Byquist
Taylor Halland
Satina Nepsa & Robin Marie
Sarah Whinnery · Jenkins Creek
Sarah Marks
Ryne Tucker
Roxanne Smithpaine & Carrie Harstad
Robin Marie · Kentwood
Olivia Konicek
Nicholas Baker
Morag Stratton
Misty Kindell
Mill Creek Middle School
Michael Clark
Michael Christiansen
Mauro Molina
Marla Taylor
Lindsay Knight,
Lawrena King
Kris Holmquist
Kelli Martinez
Kausar Saadat
Katelyn Walz
Karen Onorati · Pine Tree
Jessica Swanson
Jennifer Cosand
Jayna Suyematsu
Jacqueline Thompson
Glenridge Elementary
Fairwood Elementary
Erik Taveres · Cedar Valley
Eric Kauffman
Emily Smith & Zainab Mohammadi
Emily Danko
Elizabeth Swanson
Debbie Runyon · Covington
Daniel Elementary
Daniel Elementary 3
Daniel Elementary 2
Cynthia Olson
Ciana Whitfield · Martin Sortun
Christina Tolomei
Christina Bovee
Catherine Jorgenson
Carlos Aguero
Carlee Wolch
Bud Bannon
Brett Allen
Brandy Ingham · Sawyer Woods
Anthony Sy
Angela Noon
Andrea Victoria
Alicia Jordan
Alexis Choy
Alexandria Byquist
161+
Grants funded
40
Schools served
2025
Most recent cycle
Carriage Crest3 grants
Kelley, CarolineCarriage Crest Reads NonFiction
Salle, JoyField Trip: Junior Achievement
Tucker, Ryne; Stoner, Luke; Middleson, Jaren; Griffin, ReneeSTEM Lego Exploration
Cedar Heights1 grant
Jordan, AliciaStudent Engagement
Cedar Valley2 grants
Clark, MichaelCompression Sensory Swing for Therapeutic Use
Nielsen, ColleenPaper Electronic Integration Into Set Design
Covington2 grants
Stratton, MoragCovington Elementary Festival of Cultures
Suyematsu, JaynaSqueeze Machine Sensory Roller
Crestwood4 grants
Hames, StephanieDragonflies in Training - Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Kauffman, EricMTSS - developing support systems, building cultures
Noon, AngelaSpark a Love of Reading
Wallace, JacquelineBuilding Thinking Classrooms: Whiteboards for Engaged Student Learning
Daniel Elementary3 grants
Harshbarger, Emily; Tranch, Isaiah; Jarvis, Lindsay; Mandeville, BrennenBiztown Field Trip for Daniel Elementary
Lance, AmyPositive Behavior and Emotional Regulation Supports for Daniel Explorers
Vermillion, CharleneBooks for Explorers; Building Literacy Through Positive Recognition
Emerald Park4 grants
Crissey, SuzanneFostering More Independence in the EP Library
Griffus, VanessaSensory Tools (Sky Sailor and a Resistance Tunnel)
Mohtes-Chan, VictoriaSocial Groups through Lego Play
Perena, PortiaSensory and Calming Tools for SC Primary Students
Fairwood10 grants
Burnett, NaomiInstruments for Orff Music Instruction
Busser, CaitlynBooks for Preschool Students
Kaczmarek, HeatherFlexible Classroom Seating
Keiser, SheenaArt Enrichment with Children's Literature
Krammer, AnnaPreschool Field Trip
Lovercamp, Kate; Lee, Bo; Nash, Renee; Emtman, Brooke; Luongo, LIDEA Project
Parsons, EdyteEducational Engagement Lending Library
Riddle, AngelaTonies for Teachers
Seelbach, ScottReplacement of Volleyball Net & Pole
Whitfield, CianaFairwood Music Chargers' Proud March!
Glenridge8 grants
Calonzo, CarrieGlenridge Library: Build! Create! Explore!
Calonzo, Carrie; Balla, EGR Student Equity Team: Learning and Leading
Calonzo, Carrie; Kirkendall, LeslieGlenridge's Science on Wheels Experience
Higgins, Allyson; Lee, Leah; Maruson, StephanieBooks for the Classroom
Perkins, KarleneSensory Tools for Students with Special Needs
Peterson, ErinBilingual & Multicultural Books
Watson, Dorothy; Peacock, RyanPeace Place Expansion: Empowering Students Through Sensory Regulation
Whitfield, CianaGlenridge Music Voyagers Journey of Musical Elements
Grass Lake3 grants
Baker, NicholasFidgets and Games for School Adjustment Program
Mikos, MadelineBuilding Stories
Williams, JaneneEnhancing Collaboration and SEL Through Integrated Academic Experiences for 5th Grade Highly Capable Students
Horizon8 grants
Byquist, AFlexible Seating for a Focused and Student Centered Class
Halland, TaylorReading Enrichment
Harstad, CarrieBuilding Strong Foundations: Fine Motor Tools for Student Success
Kindell, MistyKindergarten Intervention
Mansfield, KariAlternative Recess
Olson, ElijahDynamic Library Shelving for Enhanced Student Browsing
Smith-Paine, Roxanne; Harstad, CarrieLycra "Cuddle Box" Sensory Support Tool for Support Center Classroom
Wolch, CarleeFlexible Seating, STEM Bin Activities, Headphones, Math Manipulatives, and Differentiated Writing for Newcomers
Inclusive Ed1 grant
Smith, ColletteTools to Adapt Battery Operated Items to Switch Activated Devices
Jenkins Creek7 grants
Goliff, Emma; Parker, NiaCulminating Projects for CKLA Units
Goliff, Emma; Parker, Nia; Stuifbergen, IsobelField Trips to Enhance CKLA
Jex, ShannonJenkins Creek IP Wave Seat Sets
Kuckenbaker, LoriMakerspace Construction
Mayer, Connie; Goliff, Steve; Monroe, Shawna; Jean, Amellyia; Lewis, Brittany; Booher, Ashley; Abrams, EmilyMath Night Active Games
Sayan, PaulProject for Jenkins Creek Elementary
Wall, Lynne; Kmiec, Stephanie; Whinnery, SarahKindergarten Reading Foundational Skills Center Activities & Sensory Centers
Kent Elementary2 grants
Kessel, LaurenKE Library Signs, Labels, and Bins
Skar, CatherineSupporting Multilingual Learners on their Path to English Language Proficiency
Kent Lab Academy2 grants
Horton, LisaInnovating in the Library
Strang, Brian; King, LawrenaKLA Student Voices Summit
Kent Meridian5 grants
Aguero, CarlosMariachi Enrichment
Allen, BrettBlack Lives Matter Annual KSD Art Contest
Bannon, BudKM Sports Medicine California Competition Trip
Christiansen, MichaelJunior Field Trip to Washington History Museum
Shoemaker, BethInternational Baccalaureate Exams
Kentlake4 grants
Bovee, ChristinaWork Place Learning Opportunities
Smith, Emily; Chang, NikkiKentlake Pride Club Field Trip
Smith, Emily; Mohammadi, ZainabKentlake Multicultural Club Field Trip
Straughan, JordanInclusion for PE
Kentridge3 grants
Davis, ShaneEl Poder De Leer (The Power of Reading)
Sines, Elmira
Tiwana, HarpreetWeighing Balances Accessibility on Each Lab Station in All Science Classes During Labs
Kentwood4 grants
Ciprut, ClaudiaFrom Classroom to Community: AAC-Enriched Life Skills for Transitioning Students
Clayton, Cheryl; Carrillo, Anthony; Kirschner, Carolyn; Longmead, Cynthia; Thompson, Jacquline; Tullio, Cory; Hopkins, Leshea; Dosanjh, RajvirCommunity Based Learning Field Trips for High School Students with Disabilities
Marie, Robin; Nepsa, SatinaOT/SLP Life Skills & Social Emotional Classroom
Thompson, JacquelineAccessible Engagement & Movement Tools for Life Skills Students
Lake Youngs3 grants
Franklin, MarySocial Emotional Learning Library
Kwon, Jiyoung2nd Grade Day Camp - Social Emotional Community Building
Whitfield, CianaLake Youngs Musical Grizzlies Proud Roar!
Martin Sortun4 grants
Sy, AnthonyOccupational Therapy Tools
Taylor, MarlaBowling for All
Whitfield, CianaMartin Sortun's Mountaineer Ascent!
Wright, NicoleLibrary Signage and Displays to Provide Accessibility to Books
Meadow Ridge8 grants
Baker, DeleeMeadow Ridge 2025 PE Equipment
Collins, Yuri; Holmes, Beth; Park, SooBuilding First Grade Number Sense with Math Stackers
Cosand, Jennifer; Sharkey, JamesField Trip to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Dizon, DianneMultilingual Education
Dost, MichaelaMeadow Ridge 2025 PE Equipment
Konicek, OliviaSensory Strategies and Tools Paired with AAC for Support Center
Marasigan, DaniellePromoting Inclusivity Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Walz, KatelynBuilding a Love of Reading through a Diverse Class Library
Meeker6 grants
Agnihotri, NeerajBuilding Future Innovators through the EPIC STEM Challenge
Alexander, Amy; Cancino, Denise; Taferre, Sara; McManus, Elizabeth; Olson, Chealsey; Goodwin, JoshuaMeeker Middle School 3rd Annual Multicultural Night: Colors of Connections Festival
Mehlhaff, KaylaSpeech Is Worth Hearing
Quinn, ScottManga Manga Manga
Stevenson, Netanya; Mgubua, Myla; Ruffin, Karlee; Mallis, SandyMeeker Middle School ASC Classroom Set Up Support
Tolley-Stein, JonathanMeeker Middle School Band & Orchestra: Music for Inclusion
Meridian Elementary1 grant
Isbell, Erin; Hunter, MarcellaVoices of Innovation: Learning About Women and BIPOC in STEM; A STEM Voices Showcase
Meridian Middle6 grants
Carpenter, KathrynFlexible Seating to Promote Engaged Learning
Chiarenza, AnitaUpdate Aging Library with Award Winning, Current, Quality Books
Conner, LindaMath Classroom Enrichment Materials
Foster, DustinCollaborative Math Workstations
Serpe, RichardCeramics Art Project
Stroomer, SonjaMaking Math Engaging
Mill Creek5 grants
Brown, VauderyGreen Minds Project
Danko, E; Demir, Emre; Landry, MargaretField Trip to Bolster Success in High School
Haynes, DeborahBuilding Community through Reading at Mill Creek Middle School
Molina, MauroBuilding Inclusion and Confidence in PE
Victoria, AndreaWindows, Mirrors, and Doors: Building a Joyful, Inclusive Reading Community
Millennium1 grant
Kausar, SaadatFlexible Seating for Sensory Regulation and Learning Readiness
Neely O'Brien3 grants
Knight, LindsayRobotics Kits
Martinez, KelliSchool Garden Supplies
Whitfield, CianaNeely-O'Brien Musical Redhawks Fly Again!
Northwood2 grants
Campbell, AmyCore Texts in Other Languages
Olson, CynthiaRepresentation Matters in Reading
Panther Lake1 grant
Lattin, Amanda; Weinstein, Angelique; Santjer, Samantha; Kopicky, Christin; Huang Castillo, YuanxiBelonging through Understanding
Park Orchard2 grants
Swanson, ElizabethFamily Night STEM Kits for Kindergarten
Tolley-Stein, ElizabethPark Orchard Elementary Spring Musical
Pine Tree1 grant
Lee, VallerePine Tree Elementary KIND Club
Ridgewood6 grants
Drenckpohl, MelanieScience of Reading Manipulatives for Kindergarten
Hempelmann, JulieEnhancing Literacy Engagement through Popular Book Series
Holmquist, KrisEnhancing Collaboration and SEL Through Integrated Academic Experiences for 5th Grade Highly Capable Students
Justice, JessicaInspiring Youth Civic Engagement & Young Leadership Through History & Inquiry
Swanson, JessicaKindergarten Art Enrichment Project
Tolomei, ChristinaNext Generation Science Standards Suggested Picture Books for Kindergarten
River Ridge4 grants
Choy, Alexis
Eck, AmberFostering Literacy Through Play
Gregory, Andy
Jorgenson, CatherineEmpathy in Action: SEL Books for a First Year Teacher
Sawyer Woods14 grants
Adamova, LianaFlexible Seating Options and Social Emotional Regulation Station Materials
Bond, AmyFlexible Seating
Donati, LaurieMultisensory Tools
Edwards, Amy; Pfingston, Terra; Titova, Liubava5th Grade Biztown Field Trip
Espinoza, CeciliaFlexible Seating Options & Fidgets
Gonzales, Amber; Harrigan, JenniferUpdate our Sawyer Woods Library Collection
Ibarra, LissaSounds to Words: Phonics for Multilingual Learners
Ingham, Brandy; Wiseman, AimeeField Trip to Museum of Flight to Tie in with CKLA Lesson on Up, Up and Away
Kunz, Holly
Maggio, MadisonFlexible Seating
Pringle, Dawn21st Century Kindergarten
Ray, MichelleBuilding Strong Readers with Hands-On Multisensory Tools
Ruyeras, Kailey; Rowland, JulieSalmon Hatchery and Watershed - Collaborative & Flexible Seating
Sutton, LauraFlexible Seating, Otter Books, & Regulation Station
Social Work1 grant
Woolery, DareaGroup and Individual Student Activities
Soos Creek6 grants
Fischer, JenniferCalm Space Reimagined
Marks, SarahSocial Emotional Learning Materials
Soriano, RebeccaBooks for our 3rd and 4th Grade WIN Book Clubs
Starr, VictoriaSensory and Emotional Regulation Support - Special Education
Vaartstra, Torie
Whyte, BrandiFlexible Seating for Speech-Language Therapy
Springbrook3 grants
Flesher, Jackson; Hewson, DarrynSpringbrook Musical to the Paramount
Jones, De'Jaya4th Grade Springbrook Scholars Attend PNB "Momotaro" Ballet Performance
Secoolish, DevonSensory Explorers: Integrating Literacy, Math, and Science Through Water Play
Sunrise7 grants
Alfonzo, KristinSensory Library for Students
Bliden, Kathryn; Haro, KhadraSunrise Elementary Playground Core Board
Bullen, AnjaIlluminating Language: Light Table to Encourage Communication
Gray, AliciaFossil Dig Kits for ELA Unit
Mann, JacquelineVertical White Boards for Building Thinking Classrooms Math
Stentz, EmilyEnhancing Collaboration and SEL Through Integrated Academic Experiences for 5th Grade Highly Capable Students
White, ReneeSensory Manipulatives
TOP1 grant
Jones, AmeliaLife Skills Lab - Adaptive Tools Library
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