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Ms. Justine from San Antonio, TX is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Growth Is Necessary

I need for my professional growth and development as an educator.

  • $1,626 goal

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

This project expired on September 16, 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

I am eager to challenge myself with new learnings and opportunities, and attend professional development. The courses I am taking will help me build stronger Teaching Strategies and enhance my ability to deliver engaging, effective instruction.

To fully benefit from these opportunities, I will need a MacBook.

A MacBook will allow me to access and participate in online learning platforms, and use specialized educational software that supports student engagement and differentiated instruction. Additionally, it will provide the tools I need to create and edit multimedia resources, collaborate with colleagues, and stay organized with my course work. Having reliable, high-performing technology is essential for both my personal growth and professional success as I work to bring innovative, student-centered practices into my classroom.

Ms. Justine Laura Steele Montessori Academy Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Antonio, TX 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Starlight • Best Buy Education $1,299.00 1 $1,299.00
G JGOO Compatible with MacBook Air 13 inch Case 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Release M1 A2337 A2179 A1932 Touch ID, Glitter Plastic Hard Shell Case + Keyboard Cover + Screen Protector, Sparkly Hot Pink • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Laptop Case Sleeve, Resistant Neoprene Laptop Sleeve/Notebook Computer Pocket Case/Tablet Briefcase Carrying Bag Compatible with 13-13.3 Inch MacBook Pro,MacBook Air,Notebook Computer-(Pink) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$1,331.97

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,381.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$243.87

Total project goal

$1,625.82

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