Downers Grove Junior Women’s Club awards grants to 22 teachers

The Downers Grove Junior Women’s Club has awarded 21 grants totaling $10,167 to 22 teachers from 14 schools across Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99, RISE and Grove Preschool. These grants aim to provide innovative resources and professional development opportunities that enhance the learning experience of local students.

Belle Aire Elementary School

• Joan Mommsen

Downers Grove North

• Rachel Walker

Fairmount Elementary School

• Liz Stroud and Marissa Remus

Grove Preschool-Henry Puffer

• Julia MacKerell
• Hannah Lamprecht Mooneyham
• Kendall Buege

Henry Puffer Elementary School

• Elizabeth Sevilla
• Ashley Honn

Highland Elementary School

• Cathy Relias
• Sandi Hudecek

Hillcrest Elementary School

• Kyla Walthers

Indian Trail Elementary School

• Margaret Driscoll
• Michelle Schmidt

Kingsley Elementary School

• Jamie Krier
• Meghan Beard

Lester Elementary School

• Sarah Pinkus

O’Neill Middle School

• Jennifer Johnson
• Kelly Bilotta

Pierce Downer Elementary School

• Nina Miller

RISE

• Nina Miller (Indian Trail, Pierce Downer, Herrick)

Whittier Elementary School

• Kelly Coleman
• Janet Hecht

The DGJWC will open applications for the next round of teacher grants in the fall of 2025.