{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"DeKalb Early College Academy","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9445000,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously supporting Empowering Student Success Through Educational Leadership Pt. 2. Your contribution helps me continue my growth as an instructional leader who can guide and inspire students to achieve their fullest potential. The resources funded will enhance my ability to create learning environments where every student feels valued, supported, and equipped to succeed. Your belief in education not only impacts my professional journey but also directly benefits the students, the school and school district community where I serve.","fullyFundedDate":1754425458593,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-through-educa/9445000/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success Through Educational Leadership Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9280234,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my professional growth through this leadership course. I've begun learning about educational governance and law, and it's already impacting how I will plan in helping my students as a Fine Arts Seal Coordinator for my school. Your generosity helps me prepare to lead with confidence and better support the next generation of creative scholars. I'm also using this course to deepen my understanding of how school policy impacts arts education. With your help, I can now understand more on making informed decisions that benefit all learners and uplift their unique pathways. I'm deeply grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1748548154832,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-through-educa/9280234/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success Through Educational Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9279490,"letterContent":"Thank you to you the incredible Donors for fully funding our project, Strong Effective Writing is Key. Your generous contribution allowed me to obtain a new year of the Grammarly Pro subscription, equipping me with tools to enhance the writing and communication I complete every day as a teacher and during my professional development classes. This resource provides support by modeling clear, effective writing and strengthens my overall instructional practices. Thank you so much again for your support of education!","fullyFundedDate":1746698767084,"projectUrl":"project/strong-effective-writing-is-key/9279490/","projectTitle":"Strong Effective Writing is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":8980177,"projectId":7226763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations through Donorschoose. Your contribution made it possible for us to provide high-quality professional development books for our faculty at our high school, DeKalb Early College Academy. These resources are equipping our team with fresh strategies renewed inspiration, and valuable tools to enhance teaching and learning. We are truly grateful for your investment in our growth, and your support will have a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1679334122469,"projectUrl":"project/building-up-staff-with-book-resources/7226763/","projectTitle":"Building Up Staff With Book Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8980177"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9313267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Cricut + Heat Press for Future Graphic Designers project! The moment the Cricut materials arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Students immediately were excited to know their designs would be coming to life! These tools are expanding what's possible in our graphic design class and building real-world skills that students can take into college or a creative career.\r\n\r\nThis project has opened doors for students to apply professional tools in their design process and see their ideas come to life. Whether they're creating for school events, personal portfolios, or entrepreneurship projects, your support has empowered them to dream bigger. Thank you for fueling their creativity and future success in graphic design!","fullyFundedDate":1746707963026,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-heat-press-for-future-graphic-d/9313267/","projectTitle":"Cricut + Heat Press for Future Graphic Designers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9287535,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our Enhancing School Wellness Through the Expression of Art project! The professional-grade illustration markers and mixed media paper have completely energized our classroom. Students were thrilled the moment they saw the vibrant new materials and couldn't wait to get started. These tools will allow them to create pieces that contribute to the school community by helping reduce stress through the creative pieces and help the student artists build confidence through personal storytelling in their artwork.\r\n\r\nThanks to your help, we are deepening our social-emotional learning while building strong artistic skills. These high-quality supplies elevate their voice and creativity. Your support has made a lasting difference in how students see themselves and their potential—thank you for being a part of their and the school community's wellness journey through art.","fullyFundedDate":1746642309121,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-school-wellness-through-the-ex/9287535/","projectTitle":"Enhancing School Wellness Through the Expression of Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9096241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) warm drink station is back to becoming a daily highlight for students. The moment they saw the refilled supplies—hot chocolate, cups, and more—their faces lit up. Students now will have the opportunity to start their work period by choosing a warm drink, setting a positive tone for class, and helping regulate their emotions. The station has created new opportunities for connection, reflection, and focus. It's amazing how something so simple can have such a big impact. This station has become more than a treat—it's a trusted routine. Thank you for bringing warmth and care into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786931862,"projectUrl":"project/staying-focused-through-winter/9096241/","projectTitle":"Staying Focused Through Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":9096341,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, I was able to complete a graduate-level course that directly enhanced the academic and creative opportunities I can offer my visual arts students. These classes are helping me research and bring in new strategies to raise the bar for academic excellence through creativity, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections.\r\n\r\nYour generosity isn't just helping one teacher—it's uplifting an entire classroom of students who benefit from more rigorous, inspiring, and inclusive instruction. As I brought what I learned into the classroom students were amazed that their growth in art could support futures in medicine, marketing, design, and beyond.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students will see themselves as capable, creative problem-solvers. This gift of learning you've given me will be multiplied every day I step into the classroom. Thank you for investing in our shared future!","fullyFundedDate":1742959318801,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-higher-in-academic-excellence-w/9096341/","projectTitle":"Reaching Higher in Academic Excellence within Visual Arts pt. 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":1934344,"projectId":9084416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the extra tables in the library. Your donation made it possible to have different areas in the library where faculty, staff, and students can work, study, and create.\r\n\r\nSometimes people need a quiet space, or an area where they can be alone, or even a place where they can spread out. Being able to offer different areas in the library makes everyone feel comfortable. All are welcome in the library!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity so very much. Having a space in the school that honors different learning styles is so helpful.","fullyFundedDate":1738773459541,"projectUrl":"project/lets-table-that/9084416/","projectTitle":"Let's Table That!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1934344_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x576,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673984394645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1934344"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":8761349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project. My students have been so excited to use the machine and be able to have warm cocoa while they create their works of art. Every day, they are excited to create art pieces and be able to relax at the same time with a warm drink. Your dedication to helping students enjoy social and emotional learning activities has been an overwhelming blessing. The students have been able to concentrate and get in the creative flow due to your generosity. Thank you again for your assistance!","fullyFundedDate":1734706854023,"projectUrl":"project/staying-focused-through-the-fall/8761349/","projectTitle":"Staying Focused Through the Fall","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"},{"teacherId":3098126,"projectId":8523316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your funding, we received a high-quality paper cutter and beautiful art frames—essential tools that are already transforming how my students create, present, and share their artwork.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement. One student exclaimed, \"This makes our artwork look professional!\" And they were right. The professional-grade frames and precise paper cutter have elevated the quality of our displays, allowing students to take greater pride in their work and truly see themselves as artists.\r\n\r\n Many students used their crochet skills to create meaningful fiber art pieces to share with our school community in our recent art exhibition. With the help of the paper cutter, we've been able to neatly prepare art pieces, while the sleek frames draw viewers in and give each piece a polished, gallery-ready look.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just helping students inside the classroom—it's empowering them to reach outward and connect with our broader community through their creativity. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our young artists. Your generosity is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1727987820903,"projectUrl":"project/art-engages-and-raises-awareness-in-the/8523316/","projectTitle":"Art Engages and Raises Awareness in the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atubeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3098126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645378764090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098126"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95396","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":314,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":69,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.1,"schoolId":95396,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about DeKalb Early College Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"DeKalb Early College Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/dekalb-county-school-district/dekalb-early-college-academy/95396"}
Join the 191 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
DeKalb Early College Academy is
a suburban public school
in Stone Mountain, Georgia that is part of Dekalb County School District.
It serves 314 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.5:1.
Its teachers have had 93 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support DeKalb Early College Academy
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
DeKalb Early College Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 21, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
DeKalb Early College Academy
$61,607
raised using DonorsChoose
93
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
191
donors
10
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
12
projects for
books
20
projects
for
art supplies
DeKalb Early College Academy has received support from
130 individuals from Georgia and
61 individuals out-of-state.