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Mrs. Gersh from Pontotoc, MS is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Gersh's classroom raised $500

The Classroom Edit

Help me give my students new classroom storage for our art supplies! So many of our containers are falling apart- I think nice, new storage would even lift their spirits & inspire them to create.

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Mrs. Gersh Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc, MS Grades 9-12

My Students

I teach high school Art I, Art II, & am also the Yearbook sponsor. As an art educator, my goal is to encourage students to be creative, open-minded, and inventive critical thinkers. I love seeing students come to life when they're given the chance to create. My students are full of life and are often also teaching me to see things from their perspectives.

My aim is to not only teach students artistic skill, but also how to use their art to make a difference, appreciate artisans and artistic abilities, learn from the history of humanity, and how to use art as a venue for expressing emotion in a healthy way.

I create lessons that connect to other content areas in effort to build a bridge between all areas of my students' education. I love watching my students grow in skill and creativity. I'm so honored to be a part of their creative journey. They give me so much hope for the future.

Most of my students don’t necessarily enjoy reading, but my hope is that, by presenting them with fun magazines about art content, I can spark their interest in reading and art at the same time!

My Project

Our classroom storage has been utilized since I was an art student at PHS (over a decade ago) & was purchased on a budget, not meant to last more than a few years, at the most. Our shelving is falling apart, but more than that, it is difficult to store our art supplies in a way that all students can see what they have the opportunity to use because we don't have containers that are functional or made for storing supplies.

When students can see their resources displayed in an organized and functional manner, they will be inspired to create, seeing all of the opportunities and tools they have at their disposal.

Students thrive in a clean, well-organized classroom. It also motivates them to take better care of supplies. My students get frustrated trying to find supplies on a daily basis. I try to organize & label supplies to the best of my ability, but nothing beats being able to see the supplies with their own eyes! Things easily get misplaced because our containers aren't clear and some students find it easy to just throw a supply in a random bin.

On the TV show The Home Edit, they re-organized a classroom supply closet that looks a lot like my classroom. I am hoping to turn my classroom storage around, as well, with the help of generous donors like you.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

600 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Gersh Pontotoc High School Grades 9-12

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.

Pontotoc, MS View local requests

More than 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

600 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iDesign Linus Plastic Storage Bin with Handles for Kitchen, Fridge, Freezer, Pantry, and Cabinet Organization, BPA-Free, Extra Large • Amazon Business $18.20 4 $72.80
MyGift Premium Clear Acrylic Stacking Desktop Document Trays/File Folder Storage Organizers, 2 Tier Set • Amazon Business $33.93 2 $67.86
mDesign Plastic Stackable Small Organizing Bin Kitchen Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator, Freezer Food Organization Storage Bins w/Handles, Drawer Container Organizer for Yogurt, Pouches - 6 Pack - Clear • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
mDesign Plastic Food Storage Organizer Bin Box Container - 4 Compartment Holder for Packets, Pouches, Ideal for Kitchen, Pantry, Fridge, Countertop Organization - 4 Pack - Clear • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Flower Acrylic Vase Decorative Centerpiece for Home or Wedding by Royal Imports - Break Resistant - Cylinder Shape, 6" Tall, 6" Opening • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
STORi Audrey Stackable Cosmetic Organizer Drawers 6-3/4" Tall | set of 2 Clear • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Flower Acrylic Vases Cylinders - Decorative Centerpiece for Home or Wedding - Non Breakable Plastic, 1-Set of 3 Sizes: 4" , 5", 6" - Clear • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
iDesign Linus Plastic Fridge and Freezer Storage Organizer Bin, Clear Container for Food, Drinks, Produce Organization, BPA-Free , 11" x 7" x 3.5", Clear • Amazon Business $10.78 2 $21.56
iDesign Linus Rotating Turntable Organizer - 9" x 9" x 1.5", Clear • Amazon Business $10.26 2 $20.52
iDesign Linus Linus Plastic 3-Tier Spice Rack, Stadium Organizer Rack for Kitchen Pantry, Cabinet, Countertops, Bathroom, Desk, Clear • Amazon Business $9.09 2 $18.18
iDesign Linus BPA-Free Plastic 3-Tier Packet Organizer - 6.25" x 5.75" x 5", Clear • Amazon Business $7.89 2 $15.78

Materials cost

$363.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.92

Total project goal

$499.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.46

3 Donors

-$499.46

Donations toward project cost

-$424.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.92

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