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The goal of this grant is to strengthen and expand my mission as the School Counselor at Sabal Palm Elementary School (SPE). While aligned with the CCPS District School Counseling Mission—to identify and reduce barriers to learning while promoting student success—my personal mission focuses on ensuring every child feels happy, safe, and eager to come to school each day. I believe this foundation begins not only at home, but also within the classroom, with the support and encouragement of our dedicated teachers.
In the past, I have fostered staff well-being through initiatives such as Self-Care Bingo, offered to SPE staff during seasonal holiday breaks. For the 2025–2026 school year, I hope to continue this initiative along with "Coffee with the Counselor." This program will provide a meaningful space to connect with teachers, faculty, and staff, strengthen partnerships with outside organizations, such as Champions for Learning, and reinforce the well-being and morale of our educators. By creating opportunities for teachers to feel valued, supported, and inspired, we not only honor their extraordinary efforts but also strengthen the entire school community. Supporting those who pour so much of themselves into one of the most challenging—and rewarding—professions is both my privilege and my passion.
School-Wide, Grade-Level, Or Class Events/Programs - Parent Nights, Honor Roll Celebrations, EOY Events, PBIS, LIM, etc.
"Coffee with the Counselor 2.0" will provide teachers with a safe, welcoming space to pause, recharge, and connect. Hosted in the counseling office, this initiative will invite staff to stop by for a quick check-in—whether five minutes or fifteen—for conversation, encouragement, or simply a moment of calm with a fresh cup of coffee. Each session will also include resource materials on self-care, coping strategies, counseling updates, and educational news. In many ways, this initiative allows our teachers—who so often give of themselves—to step into the role of “students,” reminded that their well-being matters just as much as the success of the children they inspire.
If awarded this grant, the impact of this project would be far-reaching, with benefits that directly support its goals and purpose. These include, but are not limited to:
-Fostering a stronger sense of belonging among SPE staff
-Encouraging the sharing of experiences, ideas, and best practices
-Expanding knowledge and deepening understanding
-Building opportunities for collaboration and networking
-Bridging communication gaps across staff and departments and
-Reducing stigma and normalizing the importance of seeking help—removing the fear often associated with “seeing a counselor”
Approved items will be purchased through Amazon.com. For transparency and record-keeping purposes, receipts for both the gift cards and the items purchased with them will be submitted. Office supplies purchased through this grant are considered non-disposable and can be stored and reused year after year, with the exception of ink. Thank you in advance for your support and consideration of this grant.
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon gift card for fall BINGO winner | $25.00 |
| 2 | Amazon gift card for winter BINGO winner | $25.00 |
| 3 | Amazon gift card for spring BINGO winner | $25.00 |
| 4 | Office Supply: HP ink (color/black) | $40.00 |
| 5 | Dunkin Donuts gift card for Coffee/Donuts (beginng of year) | $100.00 |
| 6 | Dunkin Donuts gift card for Coffee/Donuts (mid-year) | $100.00 |
| 7 | Dunkin Donuts gift card for Coffee/Donuts (end of year) | $100.00 |
| 8 | Office Supply: HP ink (color/black) | $40.00 |
| Total: | $455.00 |
0% Funded
Only $455.00 Needed
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