Micheal Burns, music teacher at Paden School asked for funding to tune the main piano that’s used every day in his music classes. AEF was happy to keep the music flowing at Paden!
“Thank you Alameda Education Foundation! The piano sounds fantastic and really needed the tuning. Brandon had to go through the piano twice to bring it up to pitch and to make sure the tuning holds. But, it really makes a big difference in the classroom.”
Many student-athletes who begin their sports careers in AEF’s Middle School Sports program go on to serve as coaches and referees when they reach high school. Currently, Encinal’s coach is a former participant and the ACLC/Nea basketball and track programs regularly include former players in coaching roles.
We connected with one of these high schoolers, Naomi White, who is currently a senior at Encinal High School. Naomi started playing volleyball at Wood Middle School with the AEF Middle School Sports (MSS) program and continues to be involved in the program as a referee.
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“I have 23 students with varying reading levels and I am a new teacher. Thank you so much for the grant for my classroom. I was able to complete my library and now have multiple sets for each reading level and a much needed laminator. I was also able to purchase other supplies and rewards for my star store”.
Stephanie Lisle
1st Grade Teacher
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
On May 19, Mary Grace Basco and Jessica Serrano, two...
Emily Parbarcus is a teacher at Encinal High School. Here is her original Mini Grant request:
“I would like to take my students on a walking field trip this year to see the USS Hornet. I have, in conjunction with Hornet staff, developed an educational program for U.S. History students. They visit different stations throughout the day to learn about Japanese Internment, the Battle of Midway, the Moon Landing, and many other events the Hornet has been involved in.
“Thank you for facilitating a generous donation to the Alameda...
Ms. MacDonald is an Algebra and Geometry teacher at Encinal...
“The mini grant made it possible for me to purchase...
