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KRESA Recognizes Educators with Targeted Assistance Grants

KRESA is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Targeted Assistance Grants (TAG). This initiative is designed to support a diverse group of talented, non-certified staff members who have shown both the potential and the aspiration to grow their careers in education. This year, we are excited to support eight exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding skill, integrity, and a strong commitment to earning certifications in Special Education or Early Childhood Education.

Congratulations to the 2025 Awardees
This year’s recipients embody the passion and dedication that define KRESA’s educational community.  These eight individuals exemplify the passion, integrity, and impact-driven mindset that define KRESA’s mission to transform futures.

  • Lex Telfer, Associate Teacher at Head Start
  • Jenna Carr, D/HH Paraprofessional
  • Ally Baldwin, Paraprofessional at Parchment Central Elementary
  • Puck Adams, Paraprofessional at Portage Central Elementary
  • Kayla Fisher, Paraprofessional at WoodsEdge Learning Center
  • Alexis Goll, Adaptive PE Teacher at WoodsEdge Learning Center
  • Vanessa Kelly, Paraprofessional at WoodsEdge Learning Center
  • Britnee Watson, Paraleader at WoodsEdge Learning Center

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Targeted Assistance Grants and look forward to the positive changes they will bring to their classrooms and beyond!

 

Alexis Goll Ally Baldwin and Puck Adams Britnee Watson Jenna Carr Lex Tefler Vanessa Kelly

 

About TAG

TAG recipients can use the grant to offset the cost of a wide range of educational expenses, including tuition, books, childcare, and transportation. This comprehensive support ensures that financial constraints do not hinder our employees' educational pursuits. This approach underscores KRESA’s commitment to investing in the professional growth of our staff.

By investing in our employees, KRESA is not just enhancing the careers of educators, but also enriching the learning environments for the children they will go on to teach. This grant is renewable, allowing recipients to receive continued support as they work towards their teaching certifications over multiple years.