Dec. 16, 2024

WHAT: School has been in session for less than 100 days. Yet, the SAISD Foundation will already be awarding its 200th grant of the fall semester! M.L. King Academy fourth grade bilingual teacher Diego Aparicio is the latest recipient of one of the grants. He will receive a surprise visit by the SAISD Foundation “prize patrol,” who’ll be providing him a mini-grant that will be used to purchase a mobile white board for math workstations, and a voice amplifier system to help with instruction. The SAISD Foundation awards approximately $75,000 in teacher prizes through their mini-grant program. 

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, 9 a.m.

WHERE: M.L. King Academy, 510 Morningview Drive, 78220

WHO:  Judy Geelhoed, SAISD Foundation Executive Director
      Diego Aparicio, M.L. King Academy Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher   

MORE: These educator grants of $500 make a huge impact in a classroom by investing in the ideas of innovative teachers. Having a double-sided mobile white board allows for two workstations (two sides) in one corner of the classroom. The workstation can be used for reading and language arts curriculum, as well. The voice amplifier will help boost students' attention and participation, allowing them to hear with clarity and without repetition.