SJSD Foundation presents 2025 Apple Seed Innovation Grants

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored nine employees with "surprise patrol" visits.
The nine selected SJSD faculty were presented with Apple Seed Grants recognizing their contributions to innovative education ideas.
The Following teachers received grants from the SJSD Foundation:
- Danyelle Gonzales, Math Teacher, Central High School
- Nicole Adams, 5th Grade Teacher, Oak Grove Elementary
- Madison Michalski, Teacher, Field Elementary
- Rhianna Villanueva, Library Facilitator, Coleman Elementary
- Kaitlyn Poage, 6th Grade Teacher, Eugene Field Elementary
- Elizabeth Hoskins & Becky Carter, Bode Middle School & Central High School
- Tomi Violett, Kindergarten Teacher, Hyde Elementary
- Lucy Mize, Math Teacher, Lafayette High School
- Kathleen Adams, Kindergarten Teacher, Hosea Elementary
The total amount of funding given out was over $18,000.
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