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Classroom Grants

Empowering Educators to Inspire Futures

Grants for Classroom Innovation

The Columbus Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching the educational experience in Columbus ISD by funding classroom grants to teachers. Our goal is to empower educators by providing the resources they need to implement innovative teaching methods, creative projects, and enhanced learning opportunities – all without the constraints of a limited budget.

By investing in our teachers, we ensure every student has access to engaging, high-quality education that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Classroom Grant Winners

2025 – Total Amount Awarded: $14,686
  • Elementary School: Lindsey Fielding/Tammy Ruether; Kathryn Jurica/Tina Morrow/Kathryn Mills; Danielle Klausmeyer/Tammy Ruether; Vicki Mellnar; Tina Morrow; Brooke Pawlak
  • Junior High: Audrey Dyer
  • High School: Matt Brown/Lyndsay Schobel; Maria Dahlberg; Debbie Gregory; Alfred Rosa; Amy Venghaus
2024 – Total Amount Awarded: $6,075
  • Elementary School: Jennifer Wray; Nina Pavlicek; Kyndal Harris
  • Junior High: Amanda Oppermann; Jamie Burnett
  • High School: Brittany King; Roxanne Zahradnik; Jenna Leopold
2023 – Total Amount Awarded: $3,700
  • Elementary School: Maranda Dominquez; Maria Torres
  • Junior High: Audrey Dyer; Amanda Oppermann
  • High School: Betsy Castro; Lyndsay Schobel
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"I used my awarded grant funds to purchase supplies for my Floral 3 students to go to the Oaks Nursing Home to complete floral arrangements with the residents. The students planned the types of flowers they wanted to use and calculated how to order the flowers from the wholesaler. This grant helped create a connection with the students and our community!"
Roxanne Zahradnik
Columbus High School, Agricultural Science Teacher