The Fort LeBoeuf Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of six Educational Excellence Grants totaling more than $7,000 to support innovative programs and learning opportunities across the Fort LeBoeuf School District.
Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded more than $85,000 in Educational Excellence Grants, helping fund projects, programs, and educational experiences that may not otherwise be possible. These grants directly support the Foundation’s mission to enhance educational opportunities for students through innovation and enrichment.
“These grants would not be possible without the generous support of our donors, including alumni, community members, and faculty”. (Denny Fortin Foundation President) “We are grateful for their continued commitment to education in our district.” (Stacy Bukowski Middle School teacher)
The Fort LeBoeuf Foundation extends its sincere thanks to the district’s teachers, staff, and administrators who go above and beyond each day to provide a high-quality educational environment for students. The district is truly blessed by their dedication.
2025 Educational Excellence Grant Recipients
Becky Goetz, School Psychologist, received $500 for District Health & Wellness Challenges. This initiative will support wellness challenges for staff members, recognizing that educators who prioritize mental, physical, and emotional health are better equipped to support student success.
Patricia Jones, Middle School Science Teacher, received $500 for Environmental Literacy and Agriculture. This project aligns with new science standards and agricultural literacy goals, offering hands-on learning through a schoolyard pumpkin patch, aquaponics, and classroom-based agricultural systems that promote systems thinking, problem-solving, and environmental stewardship.
Stacy Bukoski, Middle School Teacher, received $700 for Bison Tech Robotics. This student-led after-school program engages middle and high school students in VEX VRC robotics competitions, exposing participants to engineering, programming, problem-solving, technical documentation, and teamwork.
Hannah Chest, Mill Village Elementary Teacher, received $1,400 for Flexible Seating. This project supports classroom movement and student choice, which research shows can improve focus, cognitive development, and classroom behavior—particularly benefiting students with ADHD.
Lindsey Klins and Ali Coletta, Waterford Elementary Teachers, received $750 for Empowering Futures, a peer mentoring program entering its third year. The program connects younger students with trained peer mentors , 2nd – 5th grade fostering leadership, confidence, and positive relationships. Grant funds will support program activities and enrichment experiences.
Morgan Cook, Musical Coordinator, received $3,500 for the Waterford Elementary Theatre Department’s “Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition”. This grant will fund educational components of the spring production, providing students in grades 3–5 with hands-on experiences in performance, literacy, teamwork, and technical theatre.
The Fort LeBoeuf Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students in the Fort LeBoeuf School District through grants, scholarships, and community partnerships.
For more information about the Foundation or Educational Excellence Grants, visit our website www.flbfoundation.com or email us foundation@fortleboeuf.net
