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Ms. T from Kinston, NC is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. T's classroom raised $594

Better Planning, Brighter Learning

I need essential professional organization and planning supplies to maximize instructional time and create the best possible learning experience for my students.

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Ms. T Contentnea - Savannah School
Kinston, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

As an educator, I know that my growth directly impacts the success of my students. The professional tools and organizational resources in this project will help me prepare high-quality lessons, organize instructional materials, manage student data, and create engaging learning experiences with greater efficiency.

Having reliable planning supplies and a well-organized workspace allows me to spend less time searching for materials and more time designing meaningful instruction.

To build this efficient environment, I am requesting an ergonomic full-size mechanical keyboard, a large scalloped desk mat, an acrylic tape dispenser, a sticky note tower, and pairs of heavy-duty scissors. I have also included vital daily tracking tools like a weekly to-do list notepad, multiple 5-subject hardcover spiral notebooks, bulk packs of Post-it super sticky notes, gel pens, and an ultimate collection of colorful Sharpie permanent markers. These resources, alongside essential desk fasteners like assorted binder clips, paper clips, and rubber bands, will help me stay organized during professional learning opportunities, collaborate with colleagues, and implement new instructional strategies with confidence.

Every lesson I plan, every assessment I review, and every new strategy I learn has the potential to improve student outcomes. By investing in my professional growth and organization, donors are helping create a classroom where students receive well-prepared, engaging, and responsive instruction every day. The benefits of these resources will extend beyond one school year, positively impacting the many students I will teach throughout my career.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

19 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. T Contentnea - Savannah School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EPOMAKER TH108 PRO Full Size Mechanical Keyboard with Screen & Knob, Wireless Gaming Keyboard with 10000mAh, Creamy Gasket, Hot Swap, Custom Driver, RGB Backlight (White, Creamy Jade) • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultimate Collection, Ultra Fine And Fine Tip Markers, Assorted Colors, 72 Count - Classroom, Teacher Supplies, Arts & Crafts, Bulk Marker Set • Amazon Business $49.19 1 $49.19
LINFANC 12pcs Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Pen Black Ink Aesthetic Pens for Journaling, Gifts for Women Teacher Appreciation Gifts School Supplies Office Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Really Good Stuff Sticky Note Tower - 1 Tower, 5"W by 5"D by 1"H, Notes Holder, Office And School Supplies, Teacher Must Haves, Aesthetic Desk Organizer • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes Bus Pack, 3 x 3 Inches, Assorted, Pack of 24, Yellow, 7.4x3.1x3 - Adult • School Specialty $20.99 1 $20.99
Hardcover Spiral Notebooks for Work 8''x 10'', 300 Pages 5 Subject Notebook with Dividers & Tabs, B5 Spiral Journal for Women, College Ruled Notebooks for School Note-Taking (Avocado Green) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hardcover Spiral Notebooks for Work 8''x 10'', 300 Pages 5 Subject Notebook with Dividers & Tabs, B5 Spiral Journal for Women, College Ruled Notebooks for School Note-Taking (Rose Purple) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hardcover Spiral Notebooks for Work 8''x 10'', 300 Pages 5 Subject Notebook with Dividers & Tabs, B5 Spiral Journal for Women, College Ruled Notebooks for School Note-Taking (Lilac Purple) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hardcover Spiral Notebooks for Work 8''x 10'', 300 Pages 5 Subject Notebook with Dividers & Tabs, B5 Spiral Journal for Women, College Ruled Notebooks for School Note-Taking (Pink) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hardcover Spiral Notebooks for Work 8''x 10'', 300 Pages 5 Subject Notebook with Dividers & Tabs, B5 Spiral Journal for Women, College Ruled Notebooks for School Note-Taking (Cyan) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
iBayam 8.5" Scissors All Purpose, 2.5mm Sharp Blade, 3 Cute School Office | Soft Comfort-grip, Left/Right Handed, Cuts Cardboard, Fabric, Vinyl & Leather for Office, Classroom, School & Craft Desk • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
OfficeGoods Acrylic Tape Dispenser – Modern Desk Organizer for Office Supplies, Heavy Duty Refillable Tape Holder for Home and School Crafting, Stylish Desktop Accessory for Gift Wrapping, Silver • Amazon Business $18.36 1 $18.36
Post-it Super Sticky Notes - Pkg of 15, 3" x 3", Bright Colors Teacher Pack, Blank • Blick Art Materials $16.81 1 $16.81
Westcott 16926 8-Inch Heavy-Duty CarboTitanium Scissors For Office and Home, Green/White, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Scalloped Desk Mat, 31.5" x 15.7" Large Cute Aesthetic Desk Accessories, PU Leather Computer Laptop Desk Mouse Keyboard Pad, Desk Writing Mat for Vanity/Work/Home Decor (Pink, 31.5" x 15.7") • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 15 Sticky Notes Pads, 3 x 3 in., School Supplies and Office Supplies, 2X the Sticking Power, Assorted Brights • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Creechwa Binder Clips Assorted Sizes, Durable Metal Binder Clips for Office, Cute Desk Supplies for Teachers Student (60, Morandi) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
300 Pcs Binder Clips, Rubber Bands, Office Set, Paper Clips, School & Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.78 1 $6.78
Weekly To Do List Notepad with 52 Undated Sheets（8.5"×11"）- Weekly Desk Planner Pad with Spiral Binding for Women & Man, Office, School and Home Personal Organizer • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$423.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.05

Sales tax

 $33.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.03

Total project goal

$593.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.56

1 Donor

-$593.56

Donations toward project cost

-$504.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.03

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