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Mr. Messina from Wyandanch, NY is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

The Final Countdown

I need this Virtual PD to complete my journey as a growing educator for my students!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Messina's classroom raised $1,522

This project is fully funded

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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

As I conclude my final virtual professional development session, I am filled with gratitude, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to my role as an educator. This journey has been transformative—not only in strengthening my skills but also in equipping me with innovative strategies to create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment for our amazing children.

Through this PD experience, I’ve gained valuable insights, embraced new teaching methodologies, and collaborated with passionate educators who share the same goal: to empower our students.

Each session has reinforced the importance of continuous learning and growth, reminding me that the more I evolve, the better I can support and challenge my students.

This milestone is not just the culmination of my learning—it is the start of even greater opportunities in the classroom. With fresh perspectives and enhanced strategies, I am more prepared than ever to cultivate a space where our children can thrive, explore, and reach their fullest potential.

Mr. Messina La Francis Hardiman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Wyandanch, NY 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

999 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EDL 595 Educational Leadership Research Project Seminar • South Huntington Teacher Center $1,245.00 1 $1,245.00

Materials cost

$1,245.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,293.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$228.30

Total project goal

$1,521.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,521.98

3 Donors

-$673.00

Donations toward project cost

-$653.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$753.33

Match offers toward project cost

-$640.33

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$95.65

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 $0.00

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