2021 Mini Grant Recipients

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our entire 2021 Mini Grant program. We are glad to be able to help these important teachers and leaders in our community. Every little bit helps out our students who have faced incredible challenges these past few years. We thank you all for continuing to support the community and students.

Spring 2021

  • Erika Hanusch - Jefferson Elementary – Reading program

  • Ashley Shaw – HPHS – Covid support supplies

  • Nicole Dery - Diloreto Elementary – Reading program

  • Kerry McKeown-Plaza - Kinsella Arts – Math supplies

  • Charise Courtney – Northend – Music supplies

  • Martin  Powers - Bulkeley High – Softball equipment

  • Michael Saccuzzo - Holmes Elementary – Jump rope for life

  • Diane Pavano - Holmes Elementary – 3D printer

  • Tracy Clarke - Jefferson Elementary – Science supplies

  • Jesse Hurlburt - Holmes Elementary – Community garden

  • Bethany Perzanowski - Holmes Elementary – Book publishing program

  • Alicia Garuti - Lincoln Elementary – 3D printer

  • Nicole Gamberale - Manchester High – Journalism program

  • Meghan O'Hanlon - Smith Elementary – Greenhouse program

  • Meghan Lacey - Lincoln Elementary – Stress management program

  • Prince Elizabeth - Gaffney Elementary – Virtual field trips

  • Danielle Medeiros - Gaffney Elementary – Reading supplies

  • Krista Crist - Jefferson Elementary – Color printer

  • Kristen Varano - Hubbell Elementary – Cricut maker bundle

  • Christine Fanelli - Hubbell Elementary - Earphones

  • Colleen Signori - Parkville Elementary – Graduation supplies

  • Jennifer Garon - Vance Elementary – Boom platform

  • Kaitlin Sullivan - Bulkeley High – Track supplies

  • Jessica Hubina - Gaffney Elementary – Virtual field trip

  • Sean Martin - Holmes Elementary – Community garden

  • DeAndrea Lighty - Jefferson Elementary – Field trip

  • Katherine Plourde – DiLoreto Elementary – Walk off program

Fall 2021

  • Brittany Anderson – Northend Elementary – Classroom Headphones

  • Jaclyn Vazquez – Skane School – Calming Corner Project

  • Kim Verrett – Northend Elementary - Classroom headphones to enable learning

  • Travis Santiago – Northend Elementary – 3D Printer to enable STEM program

  • Tracy Clark – Jefferson Elementary – Technology Equipment

  • Lindsay Florio – Northeast Elementary – Technology Software

  • Sarah Colburn – Jefferson Elementary – Reading Supplies

  • Shannon Shah – Holmes Elementary – Robotics Kits

  • Erika Hanusch – Jefferson Elementary – Reading Pouches

  • Caitlin Daly – HPHS – Art Supplies

  • Cindy Ahern – Ellen P Hubbell – Classroom Headphones

  • Patricia Hahn – Parkville Community – Classroom Headphones

  • Diane Pavano – Holmes Elementary – Coding and Engineering Supplies

  • Julie Gillett – Lincoln Elementary – Recreational Equipment

  • Kayla Montanaro – Lincoln Elementary – Recreational Equipment

  • Thomas Quimby – Bulkeley High School – Football Equipment

  • Yessenia Gerace – Lincoln Elementary – Calming Corner Project

  • Lindsay Gagnon – Ellen P Hubbell – Calming Corner Project

  • Wendy Novajasky – Lincoln Elementary – FUNdations Program

  • Vasyl Lisenko – HTCMA – 3D Printer

  • Rosalyn Champlain – Weaver High – Math Supplies

  • Kaitlin Sullivan – Bulkeley High – Track Supplies

  • Angela Cardillo – Lincoln Elementary – STEAM Supplies

  • Colleen Fitzgerald – Lincoln Elementary – Flexible Seating

  • Jennifer Garon – Vance Elementary – Sensory Path Program

  • Diane Keller – Northeast Elementary – Teaching Easel

  • Keri Hallberg – Memorial School – Headphones and Reading Supplies

Winter 2021

  • Jesse Hurlburt - Holmes Elementary - Technology supplies

  • Erin Delany - Consolidated Schools of New Britain - Classroom supplies

  • Krista Leach - Vance Elementary - Technology supplies

  • Melissa Mecham - SAND Community School - Mathematics supplies

  • Barbara Tedesco - Ellen P Hubbell - Earphones

  • Kelly Brooks - Lincoln School - Flexible seating

  • Samantha Bly - Northend Elementary - Instructional materials

  • Janet Inzitari - Northeast Elementary - Teaching easel

  • Alicia Garuti - Lincoln Elementary - 3D Printing supplies

  • Robbie Kass - HPHS - Technology supplies

  • Ashley Bonet - Kennelly School - STEM program supplies

  • Justin Taylor - HPHS - Behavioral program supplies

  • Elizabeth Weeks - Vance Elementary - Reading supplies

  • Colleen Signori - Parkville Community - Language translator device

  • Suzanne Vass - Vance Elementary - Carpets for kids

  • Bethany Talbot - Vance Elementary - Carpets for kids

  • Alysse Lamarre - Vance Elementary - Carpets for kids