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The Foundation encourages and supports quality efforts by educators to enhance educational experiences for students of the Utica Community Schools. One of the ways we accomplish this is through the Teacher Grant Program. Each year the applications reflect the dedication and passion of UCS educators. Thank you to every educator that supports this endeavor by submitting an application.
2025 Applications Complete!
If you apply online you will need to download the Word Doc files to upload the Rubic file to the online application.
Together WE Make An Impact!
2025 Educational Grant Program
The UCS Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-25 Educational Grant Program.
Duncan Family Grant
- Julie Lambert, Media Specialist - Build a Mind with Keva Planks! – Duncan Elementary
Chelsie Bemis Teacher Grant Program
- Emily Taubitz, Media Specialist - Rev up Coding With Sphero indi Cars - Collins
- Stephanie Roy, Social Worker - Calm, Connect, Thrive: Expanding SEL & Sensory Supports - Crissman
- Michelle Rizzo, Media Specialist - The Eagle’s Nest - Ebeling
- Carrie Slade, Second Grade Teacher - Decodable Readers - Flickinger
- Amy O’Brien, First and Second Grade Teacher - Enhancing Literacy and Language Skills Through Wonderbook Audio Books - Messmore
- Emma Licholat, Social Worker - Calm Containers - Monfort
- Lauren Luna, Social Worker - Boosting Focus and Calm! - Wiley
- Jennifer Talbot, Art Teacher - Color Printer/Ink for Photo & Film Class - Davis
- Collin Crafts, Science Teacher - Solar System Exploration With Cranbrook Planetarium - Eppler
- Bryan Battaglia, Science Teacher - Use of Force, Luke! - GLK-UAIS
- Courtney Conley, Instructional Technology Coach - Using Children’s Literature to Teach Digital Citizenship - District
Teacher of the Year Awards
- Eric Wells, Theatre Teacher - Eisenhower High School
- Lindsay Zurinsky, Student Services - Jeannette Junior High School
- Roseanne Varga, Kindergarten Teacher - Schuchard Elementary
Your Donations Make a Difference
There are many ways to contribute to the education of the students in the Utica Community School District. Please consider giving
generously to the UCS Foundation for Educational
Excellence to insure the continued legacy of excellence in our schools.