The BISD Education Foundation’s Grants for Great Ideas Cash Caravan traveled across Brazosport ISD this week surprising educators with funding to bring creative classroom projects to life.

The annual event celebrates innovation in teaching by awarding grants that support unique ideas designed to enhance student learning and engagement. Foundation representatives, district leaders, and campus staff visited multiple campuses to deliver the exciting news in person, arriving with drumlines, cheers, and plenty of excitement as grant recipients were revealed.

Through the Grants for Great Ideas program, BISD educators are able to introduce new resources, hands-on learning experiences, and creative instructional strategies that expand opportunities for students and enrich the classroom environment.

“Programs like the Cash Caravan highlight the creativity and dedication of our teachers,” said Superintendent Danny Massey. “When educators have the opportunity to turn innovative ideas into reality, our students benefit in powerful ways. We are grateful to the Education Foundation and its donors for investing in the success of our classrooms.”

The BISD Education Foundation raises funds throughout the year to support classroom innovation and student opportunities across the district.

“Seeing the excitement on campuses during the Cash Caravan is always a highlight of the year,” said Nicole Larson, Executive Director of the BISD Education Foundation. “Our donors make it possible for teachers to dream big and bring new ideas into their classrooms, and we are proud to support the incredible work happening across Brazosport ISD.”

2026 Grant Recipients and Projects:

• BISD School Psychology Team (Districtwide),  SEL on Wheels, $6,000
• MaKenzy Mulder, Brazosport High School, Agriculture Experiment Station, $12,500
• Danielle Lin, Brazosport High School, Digital Art for Visual Art Students, $6,000
• Chris Gibson, O.M. Roberts Elementary (Districtwide), STREAM Powered by Robotics: Coding, Creating, and Collaborating, $12,500
• Amber Robles, O.M. Roberts Elementary, Fine Motor Station, $1,500
• Tara McGaughey, Polk Elementary, Fine Motor Station, $1,500
• Melissa Soto, Madge Griffith Elementary, Libros Libros: I Can Read Them Here, There, Anywhere, $2,600
• Samantha Cisneros, Polk Elementary, Mobile Interactive Floor, $9,500
• Mandy Bundick, Polk Elementary, Vertical Alignment with Versatiles,  $6,200
• Lela Siegel, Brazoswood High School,  Mini Studios: Big Collaboration,  $3,300
• Ashley Dane, Bess Brannen Elementary,  Read and Ride! Motivating Movement and Literacy,  $3,600
• Christie De La Rosa, O.M. Roberts Elementary, Project Ignite: Interactive Learning to Engage, Empower and Excel, $4,400
• Leslie Sauceda, A.P. Beutel Elementary, Tonies Box Pre-K Listening Station, $6,000
• Emily Espeche, Brazoswood High School, Visual Arts Classroom Photography Upgrade, $6,000
• Amanda Mohrman, Rasco Middle School, Brains in Motion, $7,500

Brazosport ISD appreciates the continued support of the BISD Education Foundation and the many donors whose generosity helps bring innovative learning opportunities to students across the district.