Extra Yard for Teachers | Military Bowl

The Military Bowl Foundation and the College Football Playoff Foundation are proud to support teachers who have gone above and beyond to help their students. Through the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers program, the Go Bowling Military Bowl is providing grants to teachers in the National Capital Region to help supplement their classrooms and classes.

2024 Winners

Kareem Clayborne, Chris Yung Elementary School, Prince William County Public Schools: Fifth grade teacher is a U.S. Army veteran who performed scientific research for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory.
Les Cline, Leesylvania Elementary School, Prince William County Public Schools: Physical education teacher served 22 years in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman. Now in his 19th year as an elementary school teacher.
Dawn Conway, Hillsmere Elementary School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Daughter of an U.S. Army veteran, her father-in-law served 21 years in the U.S. Navy. Now in her 25th year as a teacher, she says that every day still brings a new and exciting experience for her and her students.
Jen Fairson, Corkran Middle School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Daughter of a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran grew up around the military and is accustomed to military family life. She plans to use the grant to purchase materials for her classes.
Sharon Hardy, Patriot High School, Prince William County Public Schools: High school business teacher joined the U.S. Army after high school and retired in 2008. Now in her 16th year as a teacher, she enjoys seeing the connection between what students learn and their everyday lives.
Shelby Hill, Clearview Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools: Special education department chair comes from a family with generations of military service. Her father enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served three combat tours in Vietnam.
Danielle Hogan, Mary Williams Elementary School, Prince William County Public Schools: Kindergarten to second grade special education teacher enjoys building connections with her students. She is the daughter of a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran.
Marie Quisbert, James K. Polk Elementary School, Alexandria City Public Schools: Fifth-grade teacher is a U.S. Army veteran, who credits her service for instilling discipline, camaraderie and a sense of purpose and says her time in the Army continues to influence how she approaches her professional and personal life.
Miranda Stitzel, Sunrise Valley Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools: Kindergarten teacher grew up in a military family; her father served 31 years in the U.S. Army. Both of her brothers are currently in the U.S. Army and she previously served two years as the military liaison at Sunrise Valley to support military-connected students.
Andrea Tores, Rippling Woods Elementary School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools: In her 20th year as a teacher, she works in the Restorative Interventions and Supports for Elementary Students. Her husband is an U.S. Air Force veteran.
Jeretha Thomas, John Adams Elementary School, Alexandria City Public Schools: Currently serving as an elementary teacher, Jeretha brings over 15 years of teaching experience and a passion for literacy and educational leadership. A former U.S. Army Sergeant with seven years of service, she has also led professional development initiatives as a Literacy Instructional Lead Teacher and holds advanced degrees in teacher leadership.

See how some of the 2023 grants were utilized

“I am redoing my entire library. The books, bins, chairs… are so old and torn. Many of them are from when I started teaching 23 years ago. A beautiful new carpet has arrived, new bins with labels, new books, some new decorations to make it lively and inviting. I have some new seating I am waiting for, and a few more sets of books.”

– Anna Marie Sebly, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

“I used my funds to get some much-needed activities for my classroom! We have new puzzles, games, file folder activities, and task boxes, which have not only been a blessing this year, but will continue to be a huge help next year and the years beyond! I was even able to get a bookshelf, which may not seem like much, but it’s made a huge difference in my room. We can now have a dedicated reading area and use it to divide the room. I cannot thank the Military Bowl and Wegmans enough for all they’ve done for our classroom. The impact of this grant will be felt for years to come!”

– Ashley Forster, Fairfax County Public Schools

“We purchased 4 computer laptops with your generous donation through Donors Chose. Prior to purchasing these computers, we had one Surface Pro for 22 students. My students are excited by these wonderful new computers. My students look forward to their turn on the computer to sign on to Clever and use iReady Math, Zearn, and several other educational programs to learn math and science. In addition, I am ecstatic because the Spanish Language Teacher use the computers in my classroom with my students. She has taught the students how to log on to an Educational Language program. This interactive computer program teaches my students to read and write Spanish. Wow! We value each and every one of the supporters and appreciate their donation that is providing my students to have technology in the classroom.”

– Carmen Faulkner, DC Public Schools

” I have purchased dash bots so the students can learn to code, anchor chart paper and markers for the use of referencing lessons, a Bluetooth speaker for motivational Friday, and an organizer for the students.”

– Heather Walters, Fairfax County Public Schools

“The funds from the Military Bowl Grant were used to expand our makers space. We added a resin printer and curers, as well as some memory cards. This means our students, both in classes and clubs, can make seamless, durable prints, that can be used for work, play, or display. Thank you for your help in making this happen!”

– David Stevens, Frederick County Public Schools