{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Career Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9722965,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a full supply of 3D-printer filament, and the impact has been immediate. Students are learning by doing—designing small parts, troubleshooting prints, and revising their ideas just like real engineers. Having steady filament means they can take a project from \"what if...?\" to a finished piece they can hold, which keeps curiosity switched firmly to the on position.\r\n\r\nThe printers have also become a quiet engine for motivation. Students earn printed fidgets for positive behaviors, and—much like molecules gaining energy—those good habits keep building and building. The most exciting part for them is the freedom to create anything they can dream up, whether it's a tiny gear or a custom classroom tool.\r\n\r\nA few students who usually hide in the background have stepped forward with real confidence. One now teaches others how to slice files; another discovered that designing and printing small fidgets helps them stay focused. It's been a reminder that sometimes all a kid needs is a machine that melts plastic at 230°C to spark something wonderful.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just fund filament—it fueled possibility. Our room feels a bit more inventive, a bit more joyful, and a lot more alive.","fullyFundedDate":1763561318502,"projectUrl":"project/printing-dollars-and-sense/9722965/","projectTitle":"Printing Dollars and Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9881154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding filament storage and cold plates for our 3D printing program. These additions may seem simple, but they have already made a tremendous impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nFilament storage has transformed the way we work. Because everything is now visible, accessible, and organized, we can finally see what we have, use materials more efficiently, and plan projects with confidence. Students were so excited that they immediately jumped in, built the storage units themselves, and organized every spool by color and type. They even placed specialty filaments—like ABS and TPU—right next to the enclosed printers where they're used. No more digging through a deep cabinet or guessing what's available. We now have a real-time inventory system, and students are returning filament to the correct spot instead of leaving spools out, which has already made our workflow smoother and more sustainable.\r\n\r\nThe cold plates have been just as impactful. Better print adhesion means fewer failed prints, less wasted filament, and far less frustration for students. These upgrades have created a true win-win: more successful prints and a cleaner, more efficient workspace.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Organization might not sound exciting on the surface, but in a busy STEM classroom, it's a game-changer—and your support is helping our program grow in meaningful, lasting ways.","fullyFundedDate":1763563961863,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-innovation-empoweri/9881154/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Innovation: Empowering Student Creators with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9811727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support has provided our classroom with a Bambu A1 3D printer with AMS, hardened steel nozzles, and a tacky plate — tools that are already transforming how my students learn and create.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support and a recent sale, we were also able to get filament to keep the printers supplied with materials, so students can keep designing and printing without interruption. The hardened steel nozzles allow for experimenting with a variety of materials, the tacky plate keeps prints secure, and the AMS system lets students print multiple designs in one session — giving them freedom to explore, iterate, and innovate.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are not just learning 3D printing — they're learning problem-solving, engineering design, and creativity in action. You've helped us turn curiosity into real, tangible creations and made our STEM classroom a place where imagination truly comes to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1761937857903,"projectUrl":"project/new-3d-printer-for-future-engineers/9811727/","projectTitle":"New 3D Printer for Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9691968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! In a busy STEM classroom, organization and accessibility are essential, and these cabinets are already making a huge difference. They may seem simple, but they are transforming our space into a place where learning flows naturally.\r\nThe cabinets house our growing science library, giving students the freedom to check out books that connect classroom learning to the real world. On top, the 3D printers are finally in an accessible spot, allowing students to use them before and after school without interruption.\r\nBecause everything is labeled and easy to find, students are taking more ownership of their learning — and I no longer have to answer \"Where do I find...?\" twenty times a day. These cabinets empower students to explore, create, and think independently, building confidence and excitement for STEM.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom more organized, accessible, and inspiring. Your support truly streamlines our day and makes meaningful learning happen.","fullyFundedDate":1761923587794,"projectUrl":"project/from-clutter-to-creativity-a-stem-stora/9691968/","projectTitle":"From Clutter to Creativity: a Stem Storage Project Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9790230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our research experiments! Your support has truly impacted my students as they explore their interests and grow as young scientists. One student shared that this project finally allowed them to pursue their curiosity about plant growth — something they could never do at home because their cats would eat the plants. Now they're studying whether vitamins help plants grow better in a hydroponic system, and they're excited to see where their research leads.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping all my students become true innovators. Using gelatin, glycerol, inks, acrylic trays, LED flashlights, and photodiodes, they're creating tissue-phantom models to investigate how pulse oximeters work across different skin tones. This hands-on work pushes them to consider an important question: What if tools designed to save lives don't work equally for everyone?\r\n\r\nStudents are also designing experiments they care about — from testing herbal teas that may protect cells during oxidative stress to exploring nutrient effects on plant longevity. These projects give them real research experience and the confidence to share their findings with others.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the materials that make this learning possible. Your generosity fuels curiosity, creativity, and the belief that students can change the world with science.","fullyFundedDate":1760670983787,"projectUrl":"project/future-scientists-at-work-hands-on-rese/9790230/","projectTitle":"Future Scientists at Work: Hands-On Research in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9734348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! In my science lab, learning comes alive when students can experiment, create, and discover—and your generosity made that possible. The no-tip Bunsen burners, batteries, 3D printer filament, and ice maker have already made a tremendous difference in both safety and learning.\r\n\r\nI felt much safer in the lab knowing our burners won't tip, and students loved how steady and bright the flames burned during flame tests and other investigations. The ice maker has been a game changer—having ready-made, uniform ice cubes made our temperature labs far more efficient, saving valuable class time and eliminating the messy process of trying to gather and break down ice. The 3D printer filament continues to fuel creativity as students design and print models that bring abstract concepts to life, and the batteries keep all our tools running without interruption.\r\n\r\nEach item might seem small on its own, but together they create a hands-on, engaging environment where students feel like real scientists. Your support has given my students the chance to question, experiment, and truly connect science to the world around them. Most importantly, you've helped build a classroom where curiosity thrives and confidence grows.\r\n\r\nThank you for transforming our lessons into unforgettable experiences. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1759148356618,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-science-safe-cool-and-creative/9734348/","projectTitle":"Keeping Science Safe, Cool, and Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9490147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Our new mobile tool cabinet has already made a tremendous difference in how our STEM lab operates. Having our screwdrivers, soldering kits, measuring tools, and other essentials organized in one central, easy-to-move space has transformed our workflow and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to access the tools they need quickly and confidently, becoming more self-reliant, efficient, and responsible in the process. We've eliminated lost class time spent searching for materials, and our workspace is cleaner, safer, and better prepared for hands-on innovation each day. Inventory is easier to track, tools are consistently put away where they belong, and students clearly understand what resources are available to them.\r\n\r\nThis cabinet is more than just storage—it's a tool that empowers students to take ownership of their learning and develop real-world STEM skills. Your generosity has made our classroom more organized, more efficient, and simply better.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success and helping us create a space where creativity and curiosity can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757604994453,"projectUrl":"project/tools-on-the-move-keeping-stem-learning/9490147/","projectTitle":"Tools on the Move: Keeping Stem Learning Organized and Efficient","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9691981,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to some incredible new tools — including multi-color 3D printer filament and a lab vortex shaker for test tubes. These materials have transformed our classroom into a space where science and creativity collide!\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer filament has been a huge hit. Students love experimenting with dual-color prints — it's like their designs suddenly got a glow-up. One student joked, \"Who needs Photoshop when the printer does it for you?\" Watching their creations come out in vibrant colors has made projects more engaging and pushed them to think critically about design and function.\r\n\r\nThe lab vortex shaker has also brought excitement (and maybe a few too many giggles). Students are fascinated by how quickly and efficiently it mixes solutions — one even said it was like their \"morning coffee stirrer, but on turbo speed.\" Beyond the laughs, it's teaching them about precision in experiments and why reliable equipment matters in science.\r\n\r\nSome students who were quieter in class have really opened up with this new technology, taking ownership of projects and showing pride in what they've made or tested. It's been inspiring to see them gain confidence through hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making all of this possible. You've given our students not just tools, but opportunities to discover, create, and have a little fun along the way.","fullyFundedDate":1758073527436,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-motion-mix-it-make-it/9691981/","projectTitle":"Science in Motion: Mix It, Make It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9691996,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in helping us bring a brand-new Bambu A1 with AMS Lite into our classroom! Thanks to your support, our students were able to apply their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assemble the printer themselves. Now it's up and happily printing the designs, projects, and ideas that our students dream up.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given them not only a powerful tool, but also the confidence that comes from building something with their own hands and watching it bring their creativity to life. Thank you for empowering our students to explore, create, and innovate!","fullyFundedDate":1757787642435,"projectUrl":"project/when-curiosity-outprints-the-printer/9691996/","projectTitle":"When Curiosity Outprints the Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9685204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The new storage cabinets are already transforming our classroom. Our old cabinet was large but inefficient, making it hard for students to access materials quickly. With these new cabinets, students now have more space to work and can easily reach the tools and supplies they need for hands-on STEM projects.\r\n\r\nOne of the cabinets even holds our 3D printer on top, making it more accessible and easier for students to use independently. This has opened up new opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, and innovation—key skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students are learning to plan, design, and troubleshoot their projects with confidence, all while working in a more organized and cohesive space.\r\n\r\nBecause materials are now more accessible and the classroom feels more streamlined, students are spending more time exploring STEM concepts and less time searching for what they need. Your support is directly helping students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills that will serve them long after they leave our classroom. Thank you for making this hands-on learning environment possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758371154882,"projectUrl":"project/from-clutter-to-creativity-a-stem-stora/9685204/","projectTitle":"From Clutter to Creativity: A STEM Storage Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":9169192,"projectId":9112467,"letterContent":"I can not even put into words how excited I was once I started receiving these books! I have been thumbing through all of the books to see what I can use in class, and pick my next read. So far I have been reading Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucliff, PhD. I always try and emphasize the importance of passing down and preserving indigeonous knowledge when I teach about culture and colonization and this book so far has so many great points to this. So many of these books are going to be great to incorporate into my lessons. I am also going to gain so much knowledge that will help me become a more informed and credible source when it comes to social science topics. Thank you so much for impacting me in this way and giving my students a more well roudned teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1746465012196,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-healing-hearts-inclusiv/9112467/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds & Healing Hearts: Inclusive Books for a Better World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9169192_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725496848021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9169192"},{"teacherId":9169192,"projectId":9112266,"letterContent":"I am so excited this year to have all of these supplies to do this project with my sociology students. Last year I fully funded the project myself, and so my students didn't have nearly as many materials as they will now for this assignment. I am also hoping to collaborate with the prek division at my school so that they can also participate in the planting process. \r\nMy students last year had so much fun planting and watching the seedlings grow over the semester. I had many students take plants home to start their own gardens. Sociology explores ideas of improving society through self sustainability and this project really allowed my students to learn a new skill and the impact a community garden could have on society. \r\nI am so appreciative that you donated and supported my classroom with this project! 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