DVISD Education Foundation awards more than $14,000 in grants to educators

The DVISD Education Foundation surprised five teachers with grants on Friday, totaling $14,175 for projects that complement the district's innovative curriculum. DVISD administrators and Education Foundation members traveled across the district, surprising the five winners with cheers, hugs, and a lively parade down the halls of schools. 

Winners and their projects include:

• Mary Hopkins at DVMS with her annual Battle of the Books competition between all three middle schools
• Bedelia Salinas from DVE with her project "Communication and Inclusivity for All"
• Marianne Alves from DVE for nature explorer backpacks
• Savanna Walker at Hornsby-Dunlap ES for her project to energize reluctant readers 
• Amy Gonzalez at Newton Collins ES with her project "Snack on Some New Books"

Congratulations to the winners! Your projects are sure to make a lasting impact on our students! 

Scroll through the photos below to witness all the smiles from the surprised winners.