The EFCU Financial Foundation is proud to support Louisiana educators through its annual Classroom Innovation Grant program. Ten $1,000 grants are awarded to teachers across Louisiana to help bring new ideas, educational resources, and meaningful learning experiences to their classrooms.
The grants provide teachers with funding to enhance their classes and create opportunities that positively impact their students. From educational materials to hands-on learning experiences to classroom projects, each grant is designed to help educators bring their ideas to life.
“We are proud to support these outstanding teachers and the important work they do every day,” said Tom Kuslikis, President and CEO of EFCU Financial. “Teachers play such an important role in shaping the future of our communities, and we are honored to invest in their classrooms and the students they teach.”
The EFCU Financial Foundation received applications from teachers during the summer months, with ten educators recently selected to receive the $1,000 grants.
The 2026 EFCU Financial Foundation Classroom Innovation Grant recipients are: Antoinette Davis, St. Helena College and Career Academy, Greensburg; Tawanna Hart, Independence Magnet High School, Independence; Kimberly Irvin, Lowery Middle School, Donaldsonville; Rosalyn Jiles, Copper Mill Elementary, Zachary; Heather Day, Port Allen Elementary, Port Allen; Sharon Robertson, Elan Academy Charter School, New Orleans; Hasan Salma, Park Forest Middle Magnet School, Baton Rouge; Jody Shepard, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy (SPEMA), Baton Rouge; Joyce Stokes, St. Helena Early Learning Center, Greensburg; and, Sheryl Strawder, CSAL Elementary, Baton Rouge.
Empowering educators and enriching classrooms reflect EFCU Financial’s commitment to supporting education and investing in the people and communities it serves. Through initiatives such as the Classroom Innovation Grant, the EFCU Financial Foundation is helping provide educators with additional resources to inspire learning and make a lasting difference in the lives of their students.
The EFCU Financial Foundation is committed to strengthening Louisiana communities by supporting education and programs that help individuals and families thrive.
About EFCU Financial:
EFCU Financial is a $1.3 billion member-owned financial cooperative credit union headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving more than 74,000 members. Founded in 1934, EFCU Financial has eight branch locations in the Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area. Through the EFCU Financial Foundation, the credit union supports education, financial literacy, scholarships, teacher grants, and other initiatives that help Louisiana communities thrive.
For more information about EFCU Financial and the EFCU Financial Foundation visit efcufinancial.org.