Bullard Education Foundation awards more than $83K in classroom grants
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The Bullard Education Foundation (BEF) recently visited campuses to award more than $83,000 in grant funds to help fund innovative classroom learning programs and projects.
“Grant Day is truly one of the most rewarding days of the year because we get to see our community’s generosity come full circle and go directly back into our classrooms,” BEF President Ashley Cason said. “Seeing the excitement from our teachers and educators reminds us exactly why we do what we do and how much of an impact we can make when our community comes together to support Bullard ISD.”
The 40 grants, totaling $83,625.81, will benefit students of all ages and include projects such as interactive learning tools, science and math enrichment, S.T.E.M. activities, physical education enrichment, field trips, and more!
Second grade teachers Stephanie Allen and Sara Wilson were awarded funds for their submitted grant named "Building Emotional Intelligence Through STEM." Mrs. Allen says she is excited about what the learning opportunity will bring to her classroom.
"This grant blends storytelling with hands-on engineering to help students grow both academically and emotionally," Mrs. Allen said. "By tackling creative STEM challenges inspired by favorite picture books, students won't just build cool projects—they will also practice empathy, teamwork, and critical problem-solving skills. This is an amazing resource that ensures students are advancing both intellectually and socially every day.
To add to the morning's excitement, the Bullard High School Panther Band drumline and cheerleaders joined BEF members and district administrators as they made their way through hallways to surprise grant winners.
“We are grateful for the Bullard Education Foundation and our community’s continued support,” Superintendent Dr. Micah Dyer said. “Together, we are creating more opportunities for our students to succeed in the classroom and beyond.”
2026 Grant Winners
Bullard Early Childhood Campus
Cardboard Creations - Gianna Bonilla
Communication-Rich Classroom Initiative - Jennifer Winchester, Ayssa Epp
Handwriting Without Tears - Bess Ray, Donna Templeton, Brilynn Nieves, Stacey Wiggins
Handwriting Without Tears - Demi Thomas, Maycie Yates, Jacie Alsobrook, Leslie Castillo
Math Stackers - Amanda Culpepper
Math Stackers - Jessica Carroll
Parish the Love of Reading: Growing Readers with Wonderbooks! - Lindsay Parish
Planting Seeds of Learning - Stacey Wiggins
Take Home Decodable Readers - Melanie Barkemeyer, Kindergarten Team
The Shared Page: Bridging Speech Sound Disorders and Early Literacy Development - Jamie Moore
Bullard Elementary School
Design to Product: Student Entrepreneurship Through 3D Printing - Breanna Prince
Small Tools, Big Voices - Andi Quesenberry, Chelsea Arambula, Kayla Allen
The Food Web in Action - Kenya Johnson, Lisa Langston
Building Emotional Intelligence Through STEM - Stephanie Allen, Sara Wilson
Building Math Confidence at Home: Take Home Math Kits for 2nd Grade Learners - Kristi Pudwill
Busy Hands, Bright Brains - Jenna Cooper
Code to Read, Read to Succeed - Jenna Cooper, Beckie Haskell, Merritt Stewart
Crack the Code: Building Little Readers - Jenna Cooper, Merritt Stewart
Lights, Camera, Learn! A 1st Grade Student Creator Studio - Melissa Crowell
Lights, Camera, Learn! A 1st Grade Student Creator Studio - Kathryn Ford
Lights, Camera, Learn! A 1st Grade Student Creator Studio - Angela Hendrix
Oh My Gourd! We’re Going to Camp Tyler - 1st Grade Team
Play, Learn, Soar: Math the Launchpad Way - Jenna Cooper, Beckie Hasskell, Merritt Stewart
Playaway Launchpads for Early Literacy Innovation - Jenna Cooper, Beckie Hasskell, Merritt Stewart
Ready, Set, Move! Motor Lab - Krystal Blubaugh and Jennifer Acker
Speed Stack: How Fast Can You Stack Your Cups - Jennifer Acker
STEM -Tastica Adventures Outdoors - Jenna Cooper, Beckie Hasskell, Merritt Stewart
Take Home Decodable Readers - Melanie Barkemeyer, 1st Grade Team
Take Home Decodable Readers - Melanie Barkemeyer, 2nd Grade Team
Tiles to Tales: Building a Bridge to Independent Reading- Beckie Hasskell, Merritt Stewart
Bullard Middle School
Blended Learning for Increased Student Engagement and Achievement - 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teams
Cooking Up Confidence - Courtney Kennington, Lindsay Walling, Melissa Long, Xan Swanson
Musical and Fun Social Studies - Kelly Stevenson, Lori Kotzur
Science at the Speed of Light(weight) Tablets - Karey Moore, Brett Murry, Amanda Stork, Mahkaela Casey, Brandi Roberts
Seeds for Success - Courtney Kennington, Lindsay Walling, Melissa Long, Xan Swanson
Sensory Enhancement Project - Courtney Kennington, Lindsay Walling, Emily Cummings
Safe Descent - Caleb Tarr, Adam Chambless, Courtney Kennington, Nanci Dixon, Chad Bentley
Bullard High School
Rise & Ready Backpack Program - Brianna Moore
Touching Texts: Transforming Literacy with Interactive Learning - Katherine Wilson
District Wide
Assessing for Achievement - Lindsay Walling and Kayla Monson
Congratulations!
