The Foundation for the BASD

Meet Rick Pongracz, a new Trustee on the Foundation's Board as of 2025! 🌟 "What I love about the Foundation is the strong sense of community it creates by connecting people and businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley." 🎒✨ #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to John Huie, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for his project: Steel Drums for the Steel City! 🥁 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to TahLea Wright, who received an Innovation Grant of $614.36 for her project: Life Skills Trip: Our Colorful Lehigh Valley Trip at Crayola Experience! 🖍️ #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

We are thrilled to express our thanks to Fidelity Bank for their incredible support of BASD teachers and students through the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program! Thank you, Fidelity Bank, for your investment in our community's future! 🌟 #foundationBASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Jessica Redline, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,452.00 for her project: Tonies Story Time! 🎧 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Meghann Wright, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for her project: Gathering Around the Drum! 🥁 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Katrina Ullon, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for her project: Seal the Future: Establishing a fund for the Seal of Biliteracy! 🌎 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Corrin Gill, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,447.93 for her project: Empowering Students to RISE and (SUN)shine! ☀️ #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Marnie Caffrey-Rodriguez, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for her project: Prideful Roots Garden: Where young lions grow strong, grounded, and proud!🌷

Congratulations to Kelsey Mazurek who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for her project: Listen and Learn: Expanding Access Through Playaways! 📖 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Rachel McSorley, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for her project: Toniebox Device to Support Pre-K Learning! #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Jessica Sell & Denisha Bolden, who received Service Learning and Innovation Grants totaling to $2,027.00 for their projects: Job Employment Readiness & the Civil Rights Art Gallery: Students Teaching Students! #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Daniel Wynn, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for his project: Broughal Morning News Production Project! 🎥 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Megan Dagnall, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,499.00 for her project: Voices Through Touch: Empowering Nonverbal Learners with Smart Technology! #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Ashley Mease, who received an Innovation Grant of $593.75 for her project: The Hive Report – Student Newscast/Podcast! 📷 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Ellyce Nieves, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for her project: From Classroom to Newsroom: Transforming LHS Journalism Through National Collaboration! 📰 #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Erik Gough, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500.00 for his project: CNC Router Innovation Project! ⚒️ "We want students to leave our program with the confidence to work with both their hands and their minds." #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

Congratulations to Natalie Kvacky-Conley, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,180.89 for her project: Ignite Math Success: Empowering Independent Learners through IXL Incentives! 🧮 #foundationbasd #basd #basdproud

No child can focus on learning when they’re worried about their next meal. Let’s show our students and neighbors what community really means. Together, we can make sure every plate and every child is full 💞 paypal.com/donate/?hosted… #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud

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We’re excited to announce this year’s Teacher Innovation & Service Learning Grant recipients! Here's to innovating classrooms and ensuring a brighter and more impactful future for our BASD students! 🌟 (1) #foundationBASD #BASD #BASDproud