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Ms. Leary from Durham, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Leary's classroom raised $551

Starting Strong in a New School Community

Help me give my students an environment that fosters trust, organization, and meaningful conversations.

Ms. Leary Durham School of the Arts

Durham, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

This school year marks an exciting new chapter as I transition to a new school and create a welcoming, organized office space where students and families feel comfortable, supported, and valued. A well-designed workspace will allow me to focus on what matters most—building relationships and helping students succeed.

To create a functional and inviting environment, I am requesting a few essential items that will help me stay organized, maintain a clean space, and work efficiently throughout the school year.

A smaller area rug will make my office feel warm and welcoming while fitting the layout of my new space. A storage cart to hold various student supplies like pens, pencils, highlighters, and more.

Keeping my office clean is also important, especially since students visit throughout the day. A Swiffer WetJet and a Bissell stick vacuum will allow me to quickly clean up spills, dirt, and everyday messes, helping maintain a healthy and inviting environment for everyone who enters my office.

Finally, a leather-bound planner will help me stay organized as I coordinate meetings, manage schedules, document important deadlines, and keep track of student support services. Staying organized allows me to spend more time focusing on students and less time managing paperwork. Two chairs for students to sit in when they visit my office. A table to house resources that students can access. And magazine baskets that hang on the wall.

Your support will help me begin this new school year with the tools I need to create a welcoming, efficient, and organized office. Every item in this project will contribute to a positive environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to succeed. Thank you for helping me start this exciting new journey with everything in place to make a meaningful difference for my students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Durham, NC
Grades 6-8
Mental Health
College & Career Prep
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
Half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Leary Durham School of the Arts Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Flash Furniture Hercules Trapezoidal Back Stackable Banquet Chair, Black | Black Frame, Vinyl Upholstery • Amazon Business $49.43 2 $98.86

Unique Loom Chromatic Collection Area Rug - Champagne (5' x 8' Rectangle, Multi/ Blue) • Amazon Business $97.83 1 $97.83

KINGRACK 5 Tier Slim Rolling Cart with Drawer, Metal Utility Storage Cart | 4 Pull-out Baskets, Lockable Wheels, Narrow Space Trolley Organizer for Bathroom, Kitchen, Office, Dorm, Laundry Room, Black • Amazon Business $48.86 1 $48.86

4 Packs Hanging Wall File Organizer with Hooks, Magazine Rack ,Mail Basket | Mesh Wall Mounted File Holder with Handles, Home Office Organization for Papers Folder Files, No Assembly Required, Gold • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Swiffer WetJet Hardwood and Floor Spray Mop Cleaner Starter Kit, Includes: 1 Power Mop, 10 Pads, Cleaning Solution, Batteries • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

HOOBRO Narrow Console Table, 29.5" Small Entryway Table, Thin Sofa Side Display Table, for Hallway, Bedroom, Living Room, Foyer, Rustic Brown and Black BF75XG01 • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98

Bissell 2033 Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum and Electric Broom with Crevice Tool for Hard Floors and Carpets, Blue • Amazon Business $29.45 1 $29.45

POPRUN Planner 2026-2027, Large-8.5" x 10.5", Academic Planner 2026-2027 Weekly and Monthly (July 26-June 27) Hourly Appointment Book with Inner Pockets, Leather Soft Cover, 100GSM - Pacific Green • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49

Materials cost			$400.45
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$31.24
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.01
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$467.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$82.54
Total project goal			$550.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$550.24
1 Donor			-$550.24
Donations toward project cost			-$467.70
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$82.54
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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