Katie BaileyA dozen local teachers have been awarded a total of $5,847.92 in teacher grants from Blue Eagle Credit Union, located in Roanoke, VA. Annually, on average, teachers contribute $500 out of their own pockets for classroom supplies. Each Fall, local teachers can apply for up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students. The number of grants and the dollars awarded differ each year, but the impact is always much appreciated by local educators. This fully staff funded Blue Eagle Credit Union program has awarded 117 teachers a total of $53,916 since inception in 2016, benefitting more than 20,000 students.
2025 RECIPIENTS
- Kimberly Bolling, Staunton River High School The Extravagant Meal
- Jennifer Hatch, Benjamin Franklin Middle School Unlocking Curiosity, One Puzzle at a Time
- Katie Mooney, Northside Middle School Exploring Life Skills
- Kylee Mycock-Gibb, William Fleming High School Colonel Coffee
- Nisha Patel, Cave Spring Middle School Bringing Heat & Energy to Life
- Whitney Puckett, Lord Botetourt High School Speech & Debate Team
- Jeremiah Riesenbeck, Patrick Henry High School Classroom Economy
- Kimberly Settles, Cave Spring Middle School Scoop of Innovation
- Gina Simpson, Boones Mill Elementary School Clay & Cocoa
- Erin Swortzel, Penn Forest Elementary School Science STEM Projects
- Audrey Tock, Central Elementary School CES gets a Sensory Hallway
- Kim Wilson, Cave Spring High School Project Energy
Those who want to learn more can visit the Blue Eagle Credit Union Education Programs page at BlueEagleCreditUnion.com.
