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The Reading Education Foundation will award grants each year to innovative initiatives at the district-wide, school-based and individual teacher levels. The Foundation also is committed to raising at least a 5 million dollar endowment to support academic excellence for years to come. Since our founding, we've partnered with educators across the Reading School District in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to turn classroom ideas into funded reality — because the best investment in our community's future is investing in the students and teachers shaping it today.

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Who We Are

Our purpose is to support innovative opportunities that encourage our students to Dream, Believe, and Achieve through funding districtwide, school-based, and individual teacher grant requests. We work directly with Reading School District administrators, teachers, and families to identify where a grant can make the biggest difference — whether that's new classroom technology, a hands-on learning project, or support for a student in need.

What We Do

Every year we take time to meet with our grant recipients and their students to hear about the impact the grant made on their teaching and educational experience. From new classroom tools to district-wide initiatives, these grants turn one teacher's idea into a real opportunity for Reading School District students. Enjoy the stories!

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Every year we take time to meet with our grant recipients and their students to hear about the impact the grant made on their teaching and educational experience.

Enjoy the stories!

RHS Alumni Project

Just a Kid From Reading Project sponsored by Reading Education Foundation

The Reading Education Foundation is proud to sponsor the RHS Alumni Project: Just a Kid From Reading.

The Just A Kid From Reading Alumni Project is a class of students and teachers dedicated to highlighting the achievements and stories of Reading High School’s alumni making a difference in the world. 

Visit the website to read the stories and get involved!

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2026-2027 Grant Recipients

  • Photo of Andrea White holding a large check from the Reading Education Foundation for her grant

    Reaching Hands, Raising Scores

    Andrea White | 10th & Penn Elementary School

    In Honor of Amy Hatlee

    Two Little Free Libraries will expand access to books, helping students strengthen reading fluency, comprehension, and engagement.

  • Cody Kelly holding a check from the Reading Education Foundation for his teacher grant in front of a brick background

    World Music Drumming

    Cody Kelly | Amanda Stout Elementary School

    New percussion instruments will help K–4 students build musical skills, cultural understanding, collaboration, and belonging.

  • Andrea Buno holding a check from the Reading Education Foundation on a brick background

    VanGo Creative Arts Residency

    Andrea Buno | Glenside Elementary School

    A four-day mobile museum residency will bring guided art experiences and creative workshops to all 13 K–4 classrooms.

  • Heily Montes holding a big check from Reading Education Foundation in front of a brick background

    Learn With Me: Student-Created Children’s Books

    Heily Montes | RHS Innovation Academy

    In Honor of Ruth German Kiec and Jean Garmen Kiec

    Students will write, illustrate, and design original children’s books that introduce younger learners to STEM and career concepts.

  • Joseph Andrieux holding a large check from Reading Education Foundation in front of a brick background

    SkyForge: Coding, Cinematics & Creation Lab

    Joseph Andrieux | RHS Innovation Academy

    In Honor of Ronald Lubas

    Students will explore programming, drone cinematography, 3D design, and digital media through collaborative, hands-on projects.

  • Michael Metzger holding a large check from Reading Education Foundation for his grant in front of a brick wall

    Elementary Youth Wrestling Program

    Michael Metzger | RHS / District

    Equipment and protective gear will help expand access to youth wrestling while promoting discipline, resilience, confidence, and sportsmanship.

  • Jessica Schoonmaker holding a giant check from Reading Education Foundation for her teacher grant in front of a brick background

    RHS RESET

    Jessica Schoonmaker | Reading High School

    A dedicated space and specialized programming will help students develop body awareness, emotional regulation, and readiness to learn.

  • Katelyn Alford holding a large check from the Reading Education Foundation for her teacher grant in front of a brick wall.

    Financial Literacy & Real-Life Budget Simulation

    Katelyn Alford | Southern Middle School

    In Honor of Dorothy Bolton Davis

    Students will explore careers, research salaries, and manage real-world expenses through a six-month budgeting simulation.

  • Rowbee’ C. Kasisky holding a large check from Reading Education Foundation

    Early Childhood Movement & Sensory Development

    Rowbee’ C. Kasisky | District Early Childhood

    All 13 district Pre-K classrooms will receive movement equipment to strengthen balance, coordination, body awareness, and self-regulation.

  • Lori Dubel holding a large check from Reading Education Foundation for her teacher grant.

    Functional Communication & Real-Life Learning

    Lori Dubel | Riverside Elementary School

    Hands-on materials will help students with autism and language-development delays strengthen communication and daily living skills.

  • Nicole Kern holding her large grant check from Reading Education Foundation in front of a brick wall.

    ChompSaw for Creative Arts

    Nicole Kern | RKAA / Glenside

    A safer cardboard-cutting tool will help students explore three-dimensional art, design, and hands-on creative problem-solving.

Testimonials

  • We were very fortunate to be awarded two Reading Education Foundation Teacher Grants. Receiving the grant application process information early in the school year provided teachers with ample time to develop a well-designed, thorough, innovative grant submission!

    Dr. Samantha Frees | Principal at 12th & Marion Elementary School

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