This year, the Krum ISD Education Foundation added a special twist to its annual grant presentations. Bradley McBride, Katrinia McBride, Kelsi Bannahan, Lupe Ramirez, Lori Sullivan and Executive Director Brooke Cates visited each Krum ISD campus throughout the week to personally surprise teachers in their classrooms with news of their awarded grants. By spreading the celebrations across several days, the Foundation was able to highlight the impact of each grant on individual campuses and involve students in the excitement, making the moment even more memorable for everyone involved.

 

With support from our partner, the CoServ Charitable Foundation, the Krum Education Foundation (KEF) awarded Dodd Elementary teacher Melanie Miller $4,574.80 to purchase a robotics kit. This kit will support the development of an afterschool program designed to engage students in hands-on STEM learning beyond the regular classroom setting.​​​​

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Crystal Brooks and Marian Martin of Blanche Dodd Elementary were awarded $2,567.76 to purchase LEGO SPIKE kits and iPads. These innovative tools combine hands-on building with coding and problem-solving, helping students strengthen critical thinking skills while making STEM learning exciting and accessible in the classroom.

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Lauren Mosely and Katie McDonald of Dixie Hansel Elementary were awarded a $4,995 technology grant to purchase a poster printer. This tool will support classroom instruction by allowing teachers to create large, visually engaging materials to enhance student learning.

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Staci Johnson and Victoria Craddock of Krum Middle School were awarded a $4,679.50 instructional grant to implement a reading program. This initiative aims to enhance literacy skills and foster a love of reading among students through engaging and targeted instruction.

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Elisa Lawson of Dodd Elementary was awarded $5,000 to purchase Orff instruments for her students. These instruments are a wonderful tool for elementary-aged children, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning through music. They help build a strong musical foundation while making learning fun and engaging for young learners.

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Vikki Chandler and Cheryl Hendrix of Hattie Dyer Elementary were awarded a $2,100 instructional grant to implement the "Hey Dude, Nice Shoes" anti-bullying program. This initiative is designed to promote kindness, empathy, and positive peer relationships among students.

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Heather Libick and Cortney Bevers of Hattie Dyer Elementary were awarded a $3,000 instructional grant to implement the "Stationary Movement Cycles" program. This initiative is designed to enhance student focus, engagement, and physical well-being through integrated movement opportunities in the classroom.

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Rachel Winters and Dixie Hansel of Hansel Elementary were awarded a $5,000 instructional grant to implement the "Xylophones" music program. This initiative is designed to enrich students’ musical education, creativity, and cognitive development through hands-on instrumental learning.

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Stephanie McNeely, Misty Dobson, and Sheri Hill of Blanche Dodd Elementary were awarded a $4,880 instructional grant to implement the "Literacy Library" program. This initiative is designed to support reading development, comprehension skills, and a love of literature among students through access to diverse and engaging books.

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Lisanne Mays and Ashton Eubanks of Hattie Dyer Elementary were awarded a $2,278.50 instructional grant to implement the "Canyon Balloon Interactive Weathering Demonstration" program. This initiative is designed to promote student engagement and deepen understanding of geological processes through interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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Lauren Mosely and Krystie McGraw, instructional coaches for Krum ISD, were awarded a $6,500 instructional grant to implement the "Tactile Literacy & Math Resources" program. This initiative is designed to enhance student learning through hands-on materials that support foundational literacy and math skills across grade levels.

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Lauren Mosely of Hansel Elementary was awarded a $5,000 instructional grant to implement the "Literacy Novels" program. This initiative is designed to strengthen students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement through the use of high-interest literary novels.

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Ashton Eubanks of Hattie Dyer Elementary was awarded a $998.52 instructional grant to support the "Expo Night." This initiative is designed to enhance student presentations and family engagement through hands-on materials and interactive displays during Expo Night.

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Heather Libick and Kim Reed of Hattie Dyer Elementary were awarded a $3,000 instructional grant to purchase decoadable books. This initiative is designed to support early literacy development by providing students with structured, phonics-based reading materials that build foundational reading skills.

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* All grant applications were reviewed and scored by the Programs and Allocations Committee after educators submitted them in February. To be eligible for consideration, the grant application must present a project that has a designated period for completion, highlights measurable objectives, and aligns with the district’s mission, improvement plan, and curriculum goals. The grant application must also describe how the success of the project will be evaluated. 

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These grants were among four different types of grants currently funded by Krum ISD Education Foundation. The purpose of an Instructional Initiative Grant is to provide funds to support educators through their instructional projects and pursuits that supplement and align with the district’s strategic plan. The purpose of a Technology Grant is to provide funds to acquire technology, to enhance technology which is already in place, and to develop skills to leverage a funded initiative in support of education reforms and state achievement. 

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In addition to the teacher and campus grants, the Foundation awarded three KEF Teacher Scholarships to educators in Krum Independent School District.

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Teachers Chase Hall, Briana Kovach, and Kim Reed were each awarded teacher scholarships in the amount of $1,500. Ms. Reed will use her scholarship to continue pursuing a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Mr. Hall will work toward earning his certification in 4th–8th grade Social Studies, and Ms. Kovach will complete her alternative teaching certification.

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Introduced in fiscal year 2017, the KEF Teacher Scholarship program provides funds to support educators in advancing their value to the District through training, certification, and higher education. The Foundation may award up to $1,500 per educator per year.

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In addition to Krum ISD educator grants, the Foundation awarded an additional $ 25,798.23 directly to Krum ISD students in the form of scholarships and grants for a total amount awarded to educators and students of $84,873.31