Katie BaileyEach fall, local teachers are invited to apply for a classroom grant from Blue Eagle ® Credit Union, in Roanoke, Virginia. This year, 12 local teachers received a grant to aid in needed creative learning materials and/or programs. “On average, teachers spend $500 annually out of their own pockets for classroom supplies and projects. With education being one of our core values at Blue Eagle ® Credit Union, our team understands the importance of creating a learning environment that sets students up for success,” said Senior Brand Specialist at Blue Eagle ® Credit Union, Laurissa Thompson shared. “We’re thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients who received a grant just before the holidays.”
2024 Blue Eagle ® Credit Union Teacher Grant Recipients
- Jason Austin – Cave Spring Middle School
- Ashley Call – Roanoke Valley Christian
- School Courtney DiBrango – New London Academy
- Sarah Gerrol – Burton Center
- Matti Hamed – Patrick Henry High School
- Rebecca Holland – Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
- Wendy McCauley – Garden City Elementary School
- Wendy Niday – Herman L. Horn Elementary School
- Stuart Rawlings – Cave Spring Middle School
- Jeremiah Riesenbeck – Patrick Henry High School
- Wendy Stone – Glenvar High School
- Neil Swanson – Glenvar High School
“Blue Eagle ® Credit Union team members can opt to wear jeans on Fridays for a $2 donation to their Teacher Grant Program. That small donation each week adds up. Since 2016, this fully staff-funded program has awarded more than $48,000 in grants to 105 local teachers,” Thompson said.
The most recent grants awarded will be used for a variety of creative learning initiatives including a rocketry club, automatic night lights, calm corners, an engineering center, 18th century apple cider production, and more! Watch the 2024 Blue Eagle ® Credit Union Teacher Grant Recipients highlight reel on the credit union’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, or website. and look for their individual stories to be posted on Blue Eagle Credit Union social media soon.
Find information about all of Blue Eagle ® Credit Union’s education programs, which includes Report Card Rewards, Scholarships, a gamified financial education app, and Education Impact Awards.
