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Ms. Sipe from Fayetteville, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Investing in Education: A Gift Card for Growth

I need a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to equip myself with top-notch teaching resources, enabling me to create an engaging and effective learning environment that will empower my students to thrive academically.

  • $293 goal

This project expired on April 28, 2025.

This project expired on April 28, 2025.

My Project

By utilizing the resources from Teachers Pay Teachers, I will elevate my teaching strategies and techniques, ultimately benefiting my students through an enriched learning experience.

I envision professional growth in several areas:

Enhanced Lesson Planning: Access to a variety of innovative teaching materials will inspire me to create engaging lessons that capture students' interest and cater to diverse learning styles.

Collaborative Learning Environment: Incorporating student-centered activities will foster a culture of collaboration, encouraging my students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Effective Assessment Tools: Utilizing new assessment methods will help me gauge students' understanding of key concepts, allowing me to tailor instruction to meet their individual needs.

Personalized Instruction: By providing students with a wide range of high-quality resources, I can customize learning materials to address their unique strengths and challenges, maximizing their potential for success.

With access to these resources, my students will have the opportunity to thrive in an environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. By applying what I've learned, I will ensure my students receive the most effective and engaging education possible, fostering a lifelong love for learning and setting them on a path toward success.

Ms. Sipe Terry Sanford High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Sipe

Fayetteville, NC 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 180 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00

Materials cost

$200.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.87

Total project goal

$292.47

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