{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bill R Johnson Career and Technology Education Center","outOfStateSupporters":60.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10396218,"projectId":9981330,"letterContent":"1. How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\n\r\nThe addition of memory cards has significantly enhanced how my students engage with drone technology. Instead of simply flying drones for practice, students are now able to capture high-quality photos and videos during their flights. This allows them to review their work, analyze flight performance, and connect real-world application to classroom concepts like camera angles, mapping, and FAA regulations. It also supports project-based learning, where students can document missions, create presentations, and build portfolios that reflect real industry skills used in fields like photography, surveying, and aviation.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. What about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is the ability to actually create and keep what they produce. When they record footage from the drone's perspective, it transforms the experience from just flying to storytelling and content creation. Students love seeing their school, projects, and surroundings from an aerial view—it gives them a completely new perspective. It also makes the learning feel more real and professional, like they're doing the same work as drone pilots in the field.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Are there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\n\r\nYes students who may not traditionally excel in a standard classroom setting have really connected with this technology. Visual learners and hands-on learners, in particular, thrive because they can see immediate results from their efforts. I've also seen students who are interested in photography, video editing, and even gaming become more engaged, as they begin applying those interests to drone operations. Some students who were previously disengaged are now taking pride in capturing quality footage and asking deeper questions about how to improve their work, which is exactly the kind of growth we strive for in our program.","fullyFundedDate":1769177279782,"projectUrl":"project/drone-memory-cards/9981330/","projectTitle":"Drone Memory Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kneeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396218"},{"teacherId":10396224,"projectId":9981343,"letterContent":"Please accept my deepest, most sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom. The arrival of the nursery pots, seedling trays, and bulb planters has been nothing short of transformative for our students. In an age where digital screens often dominate the educational landscape, these tangible, hands-on tools have provided a vital bridge to the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility that simply cannot be replicated in a textbook.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting your gifts to excellent use. Currently, we are knee-deep in growing plants to have a plant sale and create a community garden. Students have been using the seedling trays to germinate a variety of vegetable and flower seeds. They are recording the growth of each sprout, learning about soil composition, and the necessity of proper drainage.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the momentum is only building. Using what we learned this year, we will be able go bigger and better with the variety and amount of plants grown. \r\n\r\nYour support has provided much more than plastic containers; you have provided a foundation for experiential learning and a tangible connection to the cycle of life. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping turn our classroom into a vibrant, living laboratory. We look forward to sharing more updates as our garden grows.","fullyFundedDate":1769177278322,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow/9981343/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396224"},{"teacherId":10398207,"projectId":9988005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our automotive program. Because of your contributions, my students now have access to high-quality tools that are transforming the way they learn. We are using these new resources daily in our shop, allowing students to complete hands-on tasks like brake inspections, engine component removal, and proper tool identification with confidence. One moment that really stood out was watching a group of students successfully complete their first full brake job using the new tools—something we previously could only demonstrate, not fully practice.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many of them had never had access to professional-grade tools before, and it gave them a sense of pride and responsibility. They were eager to jump in, learn proper techniques, and treat the equipment like real technicians. It has truly elevated their engagement and participation in the shop.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building their skills through more advanced, project-based learning. We are currently working toward full vehicle system diagnostics and repair projects, where students will apply what they've learned using these tools in real-world scenarios. Your support is helping prepare them not just for success in the classroom, but for future careers in the automotive industry.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769177281719,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-cars-going-one-oil-change-at-a-t/9988005/","projectTitle":"Keeping Cars Going One Oil Change At A Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vroon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10398207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767885851561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398207"},{"teacherId":10413919,"projectId":10045621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calculators to our classroom. These tools are already changing how my students engage with math in our hospitality and culinary lessons. Instead of getting stuck on basic calculations, they can now focus on understanding why the numbers matter as they convert recipes, calculate food cost percentages, and price menu items—skills directly connected to real restaurant and culinary careers.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the confidence and independence the calculators give them. They love being able to \"run the numbers\" themselves, test different scenarios, and quickly check their work. \r\n\r\nYour support has done more than supply a classroom tool—it has helped my students see math as something they can use, not fear, and brought them one step closer to their goals in the hospitality industry. Thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1769192032468,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-future-chefs-helping-ma/10045621/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Future Chefs: Helping Math Make the Menu","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413919"},{"teacherId":8505620,"projectId":9986957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students. Your generosity has provided them with the support they need to truly grow in their learning. It may seem like a small gesture, but it has made a tremendous impact on their confidence and their ability to practice real‑world skills. Because of your donation, my students are now able to simulate a true clinical environment during class and engage in meaningful patient‑interaction scenarios. This experience brings their learning to life in a way that simply wasn't possible before. Thank you once again for believing in them and contributing to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1770225019760,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-teacher-2026/9986957/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Teacher 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505620_orig.jpg?crop=433,433,x16,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655919612657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505620"},{"teacherId":9570839,"projectId":9572471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing much-needed supplies to our school. Your generosity assisted 26 freshman, sophomore and junior high school students in completing their one-point and two-point perspective drawing lessons this six weeks! The drawings the students mastered included a one point persecptive and an office reception area, as well as a two-point cityscape and an exterior perspective of a modern house. I am including examples of their work for you. The supplies are appreciated; please know that they are being put to good use. We always have a need for paper, rulers, triangles, pencils, etc.","fullyFundedDate":1764775498239,"projectUrl":"project/design-and-construction-career-discovery/9572471/","projectTitle":"Design and Construction Career Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754863185717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570839"},{"teacherId":9721540,"projectId":9934723,"letterContent":"Let me start by saying, the clipboards are so handy. We have already used them weekly for stations rotations as well as patient intake and collecting medical history and recording vital signs for check-offs. The kids loved the pencil distributor, they of course use the pencils daily. Thank you! Basic items like pencils may not seem a lot to some people, but it is the basic supplies that are most needed and helpful. I really appreciate you helping to prepare my students for learning and making it easy for those that really need basic items. Thank you again for helping my students have clipboards, I can't say enough about those, they have really made a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764734508055,"projectUrl":"project/i-seeyou-scrolling-take-a-look/9934723/","projectTitle":"I SeeYou Scrolling, Take a Look","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440181702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721540"},{"teacherId":9721540,"projectId":9869632,"letterContent":"This has been amazing! Students have used the Jenga games for practicing and preparing for their industry based certification exams. Playing games while learning has taken the boring monotony out of flash cards etc. students have been very engaged and loved the idea. Thank you for your blessing and your generosity. We appreciate your contribution to our classroom and we appreciate the support that you have given to our students. Thank you for investing in their education. If it were not for people like you that believe in our scholars I wouldn't have the resources available that you help to provide.","fullyFundedDate":1764133825363,"projectUrl":"project/towers-of-success/9869632/","projectTitle":"Towers of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440181702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721540"},{"teacherId":9721540,"projectId":9926928,"letterContent":"My students were very excited about the opportunity for engaging games and learning by playing. I teach junior and seniors but I can assure you that as grown up as they want to seem, give them a fun game or hands on lab and they are like little kids again. They enjoy a break in the monotonous day to day notes, lectures, presentations, and computer work. It does them good to interact with their peers. They actually get pretty competitive. I enjoy watching them really get into and enjoying learning. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for me to give the opportunity to them. These are items that I can use in many classes for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1764709889767,"projectUrl":"project/its-all-fun-and-games/9926928/","projectTitle":"It’s All Fun and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440181702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721540"},{"teacherId":9721540,"projectId":9643551,"letterContent":"Thank you does not begin to express the gratitude that I feel for the people who support and back educators. It seems that every year budgets are being lowered and funds are less and less. I very much appreciate your stopping by my page and choosing my project to fund, I know that there are many teachers that have many projects and the fact that you chose mine to fund is a blessing. My students are always so excited when something new is added to the classroom and believe me they notice. I feel like it's Christmas morning when we prescience something for our class. Thank you again. I really do appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764121510147,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-is-a-stand-up-but-messy-occupat/9643551/","projectTitle":"Teaching Is A Stand Up But Messy Occupation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440181702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721540"},{"teacherId":9721540,"projectId":9483029,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing my students and my classroom to bless. We greatly appreciate your contribution. We have really enjoyed using puzzles, games,\r\nand blocks to learn in an engaging and enjoyable way. This was perfect to keep them interested and involved. We would not have had these opportunities if it weren't for you. You make our ideas come to life by allowing our ideas to become a reality. I feel so blessed and I feel that there are really people out there that support education and care about what we do.","fullyFundedDate":1763596907451,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-for-fun/9483029/","projectTitle":"Level Up For Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440181702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721540"},{"teacherId":9721540,"projectId":9216121,"letterContent":"The books have been a perfect addition to curriculum I have been using. The students really love the material and the extra addition.\r\n\r\nI especially loved exploring the medical pioneers of science. The students made infographic tombstones with the information that they learned. We also enjoyed reading about Typhoid Mary, this was fantastic added to our aseptic hand washing technique skill we were covering. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for taking the time to read our project and thank you for choosing my students to invest in. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is appreciated more than you know. \r\n\r\nThank you to The Michael Jordan foundation for the rolling cart. It has been so beneficial in having a place to put our materials. \r\n\r\nThank you for this addition to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752844996967,"projectUrl":"project/health-is-wealth/9216121/","projectTitle":"Health Is Wealth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440181702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721540"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101225","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":610,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":40.0,"schoolId":101225,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bill R Johnson Career and Technology Education Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bill R Johnson Career and Technology Education Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/crowley-independent-school-district/bill-r-johnson-cte-center/101225"}