Spring 2025 Grant Awards: Investing in Local Classrooms and Innovation

The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our Spring 2025 Grant Cycle, awarding over $23,000 in funding to support innovative educational projects across our South Baldwin feeder pattern. This cycle, we awarded 14 grants to educators across seven schools, each designed to enhance the classroom experience and support student success.

From music education to STEM exploration, literacy initiatives to hands-on learning environments, these grants reflect the creativity and commitment of our local teachers—and the Foundation’s mission to support impactful programs in our schools.

Spring 2025 Grant Recipients by School

Elberta Elementary School

• Building a Love of Music through Orff – Cody Knerr

• Math Stackers for Kindergarten – Katie Phillips

• Learning for Little Hands – Brittany Ezell

Elberta High School

• Anatomy & Physiology – Ronna Sanford

Florence B. Mathis Elementary School

• In-School Animal Learning Exploration – Emily Rankin

• One, Two, Three, Entomology – Alana Carpenter

• First Grade Collaborative Classroom – Kimberly Edwards

• Author Study – The Door of No Return – Jennifer McKoewn

Foley Elementary School

• Little Lions Learn Piano – Rachael Gebhart

Foley High School

• FHS Theatre 2024–2025 Season – Logan Lane

Foley Middle School

• Collaborative & Engaging Space for ESL Students – Christine Speir

• Visual Arts  – Aimee Esposito

• Fine-Tuning Ensemble Performance – Michael Whitaker

Swift Elementary School

• iPad Differentiation – Rachael Hurtz

Fueling Future Learning

These grants are a direct investment in the future of Baldwin County, supporting teachers who are going above and beyond to create dynamic, engaging learning environments. From enhancing music and arts programs to integrating technology in the classroom, the impact of these funds will be felt by hundreds of students across South Baldwin.

To learn more about our grant program or apply in the next cycle, visit: www.sbchamberfoundation.org/grants

A heartfelt thank you to our donors and city partners who make these grants possible. Your support empowers educators and inspires students every single day.