Three Safford teachers awarded $2,500 in grants following 2022 Draft Day
Scottsdale, Arizona – Continuing the Fiesta Bowl Organization’s annual tradition of honoring, supporting and celebrating educators across Arizona, Fiesta Bowl Charities donated $2,500 each to 400 teachers, including three from Safford. bottom. Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charity Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP.
Hope spread across the state this year, with 72 cities and towns selected from among the 400 teachers selected. About 212,000 students across 321 schools and 95 school districts will be positively impacted by the teacher’s wishes, joining this year’s group with his more than 5,300 years of experience in the classroom. Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers You can find a complete list of teachers who have received grants here.
Recipients included those teaching both gifted and special education, language and life skills in a variety of subjects, from the arts to the sciences. The 400 granted wishes benefit teachers who aim to enrich the lives of their students through improved technology, additional educational programs, fitness equipment, and more.
Here are the classroom wishes given to Safford teachers throughout the program:
- Tiara Abril, a kindergarten teacher at Ruth Powell Elementary School in Safford, plans to purchase new rugs and technology equipment for her classroom.
- Kara Fuja, an English teacher at Safford High School in Safford, plans to buy new books for her classroom.
- Jason Johnston, a science teacher at Mount Graham High School in Safford, buys science lab supplies for his classroom.
“Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers is one of Arizona’s most impactful teacher assistance programs, contributing $1 million to thousands of students in Arizona. Adding to the excitement is the return of the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charity Wishes for Teachers Draft Day, presented by SRP. Randall Norton, Fiesta Bowl Board Chair. “Teachers are truly selfless individuals who help shape the future of our students here in Arizona, and we are proud to contribute to helping them do more in the classroom for the leaders of tomorrow. I think.”
With a total of $1 million in donations this year, Wishes for Teachers’ seven years of cumulative grants have been awarded to 1,600 teachers, impacting more than 700,000 students across Arizona and $5.7 million .
“Palo Verde is thrilled and humbled to be part of such a great program that invests in teachers who inspire tomorrow’s leaders, both inside and outside the classroom.” Cory Raftery, External Relations Manager, Palo Verde. “One of our principles at Palo Verde is to put people first. Wishes for Teachers allows us to partner with organizations that support the most important people in our community.”
Created in 2016, the Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers program gives classroom wishes to teachers in Arizona. K-12 teachers from public and charter schools statewide are recipients, verified and selected by random drawing, during the Palo Verde Bowl Fiesta Bowl Charity Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by The Salt River Project (SRP) together with the invitation to apply each fall.
“Giving teachers the tools and resources they need benefits the children of Arizona. Partnering with the Fiesta Bowl on the Wishes for Teachers campaign is one of many ways SRP is helping teachers. is. Andrea Moreno, Program Manager for SRP Community Stewardship. “From 2021 to 2022, SRP is honored to share that it has provided $1.4 million in classroom grants, teacher workshops and educational materials. We rely on the support we provide to nonprofits and organizations.”
About the Fiesta Bowl
Since 1971, the Fiesta Bowl has been a world-class community organization that delivers innovative experiences, fosters economic growth, advocates for philanthropy, and promotes the pride of every Arizonan during and out of the College Football Bowl season. is inspiring. As a non-profit organization, it is driven by a vision for the importance of outreach and service to the community. Arizona nonprofit organizations that provide charitable contributions and serve through annual events such as the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl, and the Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, corporate partnerships, and numerous community events throughout the year. Strengthen. Community through youth, sports and education.
About Palo Verde
The Palo Verde Power Plant is a nuclear facility located about 50 miles west of downtown Phoenix. The site has his seven owners in his four states of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California. Operated by Arizona Public Service. Palo Verde is the nation’s largest clean power plant, producing enough energy to power approximately 4 million homes and small businesses in the Southwest.
About SRP
SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit utility utility and the largest utility in the Phoenix metropolitan area, serving more than one million customers. SRP is also the largest metropolitan area water supplier, serving approximately 750,000 acre feet annually to municipal, city and agricultural water users. For more information, please visit the following URL: srpnet.com.
