Demopolis City Schools Foundation gives out 2025 teacher grants

Demopolis City Schools Foundation has announced its grant winners for Fall 2025.

Rebecca Pipkins received $18,198.90 for virtual reality headsets for classroom use, aiming to enhance student engagement, knowledge retention and motivation through immersive learning experiences.

Julie Foster received $572.75 for classic novels in Spanish.

Meggin Mayben received $6,500 for Banks Compton to paint murals in alcoves by Tiger Court and incorporate student participation and instruction.

Desha Anderson received $12,200 for virtual reality headsets to bring virtual field trips and space exploration to third grade classrooms.

Susan Browder and Tanya Patterson received $315.48 to purchase Wipebooks for sixth grade math allowing to enhance the engagement of group problem solving. 

Dr. Cramer received $5,000 toward Project SHINE, providing hands-on, multi-sensory learning for students with disabilities across multiple service settings.

Christopher Laughlin received $1,300 to for pickleball and other interactive PE equipment 

Ms. Galvan received $1,800 for the Birmingham Children’s Theatre to perform for all students at Westside. 

Molly Malone received $1,174.15 for materials to support early literacy and the alphabetic principle for K-2nd grade students.

Lisa Martin received $800 for books authored by Kindergarten students at Westside received $5,000 toward Project SHINE, providing hands-on, multi-sensory learning for students with disabilities across multiple service settings.

Marjuyua Jackson received $1,477.42 for choir robes for the U.S. Jones Tiger Tones.