Jump Start 2026: Empowering Teachers for a Strong Start
The Jump Start Grant application is now closed. Thank you to all who applied! Recipients will be notified in mid-April. If you missed this opportunity, be sure to mark your calendar—our Fall Grant cycle opens June 1st, and we’d love to see your application then.
2026- 2027 Teacher Grants
The grant application for the 2026-2027 school year will be available on June 1, 2026
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Teacher grants play a crucial role in supporting educators and enhancing students' learning experiences. These grants provide funding for innovative projects, professional development opportunities, and resources that may not be covered by traditional school budgets.
Teacher grants can be used for a project or program within four categories:
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*Wellness/Mental Health
*Literacy/Reading/Foreign Language
*Math/Science/Social Studies
*Innovation/Arts
$48,972.50 Awarded
During the Fall 2025 Grant Cycle!
Fueling Innovation, Igniting Excellence: WEF Grants Empower Life Ready Students
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The Westfield Education Foundation is proud to support this mission through our 2025–2026 grants, awarding 53 grants totaling $48,792.50 across four key areas: Wellness & Mental Health, Literacy/Reading/Foreign Language, Math/Science/Social Studies, and Innovation/Arts.
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Thank You to Our Community Partners
None of this work would be possible without our generous community partners: Community First Bank of Indiana, CORE Construction, Schmidt Associates, Meyer Najem, Performance Services, krM Architects, CSO Architects, the Ann K. Gotwald Fund for STEM Education, Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP, the Westfield Lions Club, WestMed, The Gifts, and Craig Wood Farm. Your support fuels creativity, innovation, and opportunity for every student.
Congratulations to this years recipients:
Valerie Ferry
Jody Overdorf
Erica Banas
Beth Rutz
Amy McClelland
Ally Kane
Amanda Dusing
Alaina Bradley
Mackenzie Martin
Carly Miller
Katie Jones
Melissa Shaffer
Anne Sommer
Jaclyn Helman
Susan Hahn
Cassandra Wheeler
Suzanne Mefford
Christine DeCraene
Craig Brinkman
Sandy Nerney
Rebekah Spriggs
LeeAnn Eck
Shannon Miller
Meg Flynn
Caitlin Valdick(Preda)
Jeff Crist
Jason Brumback
Karen Fugate
Jenelle Rice
Jamie Weiss
Kathleen Ferris
Stacy Schwingendorf
Brydgette Manship
Nikki Heflin
Sydney Bartel
Jeffrey Mclaughlin
Nicole Laughrey
Mark Ewing
Stephanie Rokop
Ryan Collins
Brian Ulkloss
Chris Kaufman
Robyn Pagington
Eric Rauch
Kurt Frederick
Ashley Winn
Andy Snider
Isaac Sturgis
Anthony Scott
How teachers used their grant money in 2025-2026:
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Mrs. Bartel took her applied arts class, which includes students with disabilities, to Newfields. This trip combined art learning with opportunities to practice life skills, social skills , and community engagement,
Mr. Ulkloss used his funding to purchase a new programming laptop for the
WHS Sham-Rock-Botics coding team.
Mr. Frederick is putting his grant funds to work by hosting additional alumni events, boosting alumni-directed marketing, and cultivating a deeper sense of Westfield pride among former students.