$50,000 in Classroom Enrichment Grants Delivered to Moore Public Schools Teachers

There’s nothing better than surprising teachers with good news, especially when it comes in the form of grant checks that bring classroom dreams to life.

On September 29 and 30, the Moore Public Schools Foundation hit the road for Grants in Paradise, delivering nearly $50,000 in Classroom Enrichment Grants across the district. These grants help fund creative projects that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and exciting for Moore students.

Funded Projects

From science labs to music rooms, reading corners to outdoor spaces, the ideas our teachers came up with this year were nothing short of inspiring. Here’s a look at the schools and projects that received funding:

• Apple Creek Elementary

  • Jessica Lance, Yearbook - Lights Camera Action

• Bryant Elementary

  • Kerry Thompson- Tool Powered Project Based Learning

• Central Junior High

  • Vanessa Wakefield - Photographing Life

• Earlywine Elementary

  • Ana Morris - Sensory Storytime

• Eastlake Elementary

  • Megan Ederer - Let's Make Music Engaging & Fun

• Fairview Elementary

  • 6th Grade Team - Thunderous 6th Graders

• Heritage Trails

  • 1st Grade Team - Adopt a Decodable Dog

• Highland East

  • Jeffrey Gonzales - Tools On Wheels: Empowering Hands on Learning Anywhere

• Highland West

  • Sarah Hale - Leo En Espanol Para Read in English

• Houchin Elementary

  • Candice Fritz - Student Council & Leader in Me Ambassadors: WIGS

  • Ashley Hinson - Hydroponics Grow Lab: A Classroom Garden Project

• Kelley Elementary

  • William Fourkiller-GAGA Ball

  • Christine Hill - Read, Relax, Repeat

  • Teresa Humphrey - Seek First to Understand, then be Understood

• Moore High School

  • Shaista Fenwick - Club X Oklahoma Experience

  • Jason McQuerry - 3D Printing for Robotics

  • Angel Stuart-Worth - Class Sets of Newly Approved Books

• Northmoor Elementary

  • Kyle Lee, 3rd Grade Team - Northmoor Outdoor Classroom

• Oakridge Elementary

  • Amy Holland - Light the Way for Sensory Play

• Red Oak Elementary

  • Jill Macchiaverna - Multimedia Tools to Help Students Reach High-Performance

  • Christi West - Extreme Learning

• Santa Fe Elementary

  • Cailey Christy - Handful of Imagination

• Sky Ranch Elementary

  • Anne Morales - STEAM Garden

  • Elizabeth Holt - Read, Learn, and Fly High Flower Garden

  • Lissette Jurado - Sensory Lab

  • Lyndon Parker - Building Regulation & Engagement in the Life Skills Classroom

• Sooner Elementary

  • Aubrie Turner - New Shouldn't Mean Less

• South Lake Elementary

  • Sarah Morehead - Unlock Learning with Breakout EDU

  • Shannon Cross - Illuminating Classroom: Glow in the Dark Escape Room for Language Arts

• Southmoore High School

  • Kylie Jennings - Everything Is About Rhetoric! New books for AP Language and Composition Students Samantha Hoffpauir-The Engagement Equation: Tables + Teamwork = Success

  • Sara Johnson - Lighting Up a Fashion Croquis

  • Kayla Fourkiller - Physical Education Equipment for Southmoore PE

  • Kelli Washington, English II Teachers - Blending History with Literacy

  • Cassia Boaz, Aviation Lab - 3D Aviation

  • Lana Echard - AP Aligned Books for AP World History

• Southridge Junior High

  • Lori Christ - Medical Detectives

  • Heather Armstrong - Lights Camera Action

• VISTA Academy

  • Whitney Randell - Photo Opportunity

• Wayland Bonds Elementary

  • Kristen Lassiter - "Fahlo"ing the Animals

  • Shawna Finley - Crochet Club

• Westmoore High School

  • Robin Kitchens - Tools for Tomorrow: Building Skills in Aviation and Aerospace

  • Rabia Aslam - DNA to Data: Equipping the Future of Biological Research

  • Norman Crowe III - Augmenting Simulation with Hands On Tools for Sheet metal Work
    

A Celebration of Creativity and Community

Each grant is designed to enhance the classroom experience, from hands-on STEM projects to reading programs, art supplies, and student engagement tools. Thanks to our community donors and Foundation partners, these educators are getting the resources they need to make a difference every single day.

The Moore Public Schools Foundation is proud to champion innovative teaching ideas that inspire students, support teachers, and build brighter futures.

Want to see photos from our delivery days? Check out our recap on Facebook and Instagram and join us in congratulating this year’s incredible grant recipients!