ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants to new teachers in the Aberdeen Public School District to help them set up their first classrooms.
The Foundation gifted $200 each to 15 new teachers from schools across the district. The teachers receiving grants are:
· Itzel Brick, Simmons Elementary
· Jazlynn Geditz, Mike Miller Elementary
· Destiny Jensen, May Overby Elementary
· Siri Kranz, May Overby Elementary
· Sarah Gaul, Central High School
· Joan Peterson, Simmons Middle School
· Cassidy Olson, O.M. Tiffany Elementary
· Kayla Jensen, Simmons Elementary
· Alexa Worley, Central High School
· Dawson Pfister, Central High School
· Nicolas Olson, Simmons Elementary
· Brooke Vitters, Holgate Middle School
· Adam Plooster, ATEC Academy
· Samantha Ferguson, C.C. Lee Elementary
· Leyton Rohlfs, Mike Miller Elementary
The grants may be used to purchase supplies and items to set up their new classrooms. Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Board Member Lynn Karrigan presented the teachers with their grant awards on Thursday.
About the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Inc.
The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a mission of promoting excellence in education by forging a partnership among schools, community and alumni. Chartered in 1992, the Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors who share a vision of enhancing education in the Aberdeen Public School District. The organization’s one purpose is to support the district’s approximately 4,200 students and 650 staff.
About the Aberdeen Public School District
The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.