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Ms. Serrano from Miami, FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking Up Confidence with Every Burner”

Help me give my students Inspiring young chefs starts with a working range.”

  • $4,418 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students need a new kitchen range because cooking brings learning to life. With a working range, they can safely practice real-life skills like measuring, following directions, and understanding nutrition. It transforms lessons into hands-on experiences they’ll remember.

This project will help students build confidence, independence, and healthy habits.

My goal is to give them the tools to cook simple, nutritious meals and spark a lifelong interest in food.

My students are curious, creative, and eager to learn. Many don’t have access to a kitchen at home, making our classroom essential.

Ms. Serrano Highland Oaks Middle School Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Miami, FL View local requests

More than a third 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

600 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KitchenAid - g Electric Convection Range - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $1,099.99 3 $3,299.97

Materials cost

$3,299.97

Vendor shipping charges

$375.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$49.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,754.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$662.55

Total project goal

$4,417.02

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