AUSTIN, TX (July 9, 2014) -- A+ Education Foundation (Foundation), a philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union announced the Foundation’s 2014 Educator Grant Program grant recipients. This year the Foundation awarded over $72,000 in grants to 81 educators in Central Texas and over half a million dollars since 2004.
These funds cover the cost of programs, supplies, and training to improve the classroom experience for students. This year’s 81 winning submissions included a literacy learning lab, nutrition and cooking, college readiness, music in play, circuitry in engineering, and
integrating technology to foster and develop mathematics, reading, and science as well as assistive technology to conquer dyslexia.
“We continue to be impressed by the innovative and creative grants submissions we receive each year,” said Kerry A. S. Parker, Foundation President. “It’s exciting to provide grants to educators for programs that enhance their teaching and their
students’ learning experiences. What a positive impact these educators are making on their classroom, campus and in their community.” A+ Federal Credit Union was founded by teachers in 1949 and remains dedicated to its educational roots and the communities it serves.
*The Kate Loftis Memorial Education Grant recipient
The Foundation also continues to offer an Honorary Grant Program in which grants are awarded, in a name designated by contributors, in the amount of $1,000. This year’s recipient of The Kate Loftis Memorial Education Grant, awarded on behalf of Dennis and Cindy Loftis, is Jennifer
Weaver from Callison Elementary School in Round Rock ISD. Her grant program is entitled I Want to Read, I Love to Read, I Can Read. Kate Loftis, who was born January 31, 1900, was a life-long teacher who obtained her teaching certificate from what is now Texas State University. At age 20, she began teaching in schools around Travis County until her retirement in 1945. She then began teaching veterans returning from World War II and continued teaching until her mid 90’s, travelling from her care facility to a local elementary school to teach reading.
A+ Education Foundation – A+ Education Foundation was established and developed by A+ Federal Credit Union in 2005 to provide grants to full-time Pre-K - Grade 12 educators in reaching their educational goals. Since its inception, the Foundation has given $527,238.21 in grants. These grants help fund programs and training for educators in the communities served by A+ Federal Credit Union. To find out more information, including how to support teachers in your area, visit aplusfcu.org/grants.
A+ Federal Credit Union - With 17 Austin area locations, more than $1 billion in assets, and over 115,000 members that include not only educators, students, and their families, but other members of the community as well, A+FCU has grown to become one of the largest credit
unions in Austin. To find out more, visit the website at aplusfcu.org.