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Ms. Lorenzen from Norfolk, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comforts and Joy!

Help me give my students a warm, cozy and calm classroom for learning.

  • $259 goal

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My Students

I teach 3rd and 4th-grade special education in Norfolk, VA.

My students live in an urban area and typically come from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

My students work hard to overcome obstacles every day, but they push through and always persevere. I am so proud of their hard work and the progress they make.

My Project

Winter is, by far, my students least favorite season. Not only is the weather cold and dreary, but there are also many days that we cannot go outside. Our classroom temperature also fluctuates drastically! Most mornings it is quite cold in our classroom and then the afternoons are hot.

I hope to get a space heater for our classroom so I guarantee a comfortable learning environment all winter long!

I am also requesting two Amazon Alexa hubs for music and research. I love playing classical music for my students during the day. I truly believe this helps them remain calm and engages their brains. I plan to use the second Alexa hub as a research tool for my students. Technology is a huge part of my student's lives and I would love to give them the opportunity to ask Alexa questions.

Ms. Lorenzen Crossroads School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Norfolk, VA 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart speaker with clock and Alexa - Glacier White • Best Buy Education $52.88 2 $105.76
Honeywell 1500-Watt Ceramic Heater, Dark Gray (HCE323V) • Staples Advantage $80.99 1 $80.99

Materials cost

$186.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.74

Total project goal

$258.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $258.29

1 Donor

-$219.55

Donations toward project cost

-$219.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.74

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 $0.00

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