Lexington One Educational Foundation Awards Fall 2025 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
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Julie Anderson Washburn, Lexington One Educational Foundation Executive Director
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September 22, 2025, LEXINGTON, S.C. — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving teachers in Lexington County School District One. Fall grant awards totaled $7,480 and will positively impact 2,243 students in 11 schools in the district.
Congratulations to all of the Educational Foundation’s fall Michelin Golden Apple Grant Award winners:
Dr. Casey Monette-Beechwood Middle School
Heather Parker-Centerville Elementary School
Patricia Deaver-Fort Ponds Elementary School
Jennifer Dingeldein-Fort Ponds Elementary School
Mandy Grigsby-Gilbert Elementary School
Jessica Barefield-Lake Murray Elementary School
Jennifer Cammann-Lake Murray Elementary School
Elizabeth Caulk-Lake Murray Elementary School
Chelsie Landy-Midway Elementary School
Kelli Rooks-Midway Elementary School
Jami Carter-Meadow Glen Elementary School
Dr. Cliff Roberts-Meadow Glen Elementary School
Erica Millwood-New Providence Elementary School
Cheryl Bartolotti-Oak Grove Elementary School
Deborah Harmon-Oak Grove Elementary School
Suzanne Myers-Pleasant Hill Middle School
The leadership team at Michelin North America’s Lexington, SC site is terrific to make these grants available each year through the corporation’s generous support to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Accordingly, the Educational Foundation offers these grants opportunity to Lexington District One teachers in the fall of each school year. Teachers can apply for up to $500 in grant funds to help provide unique educational experiences for their students. The grants enable teachers to purchase items that enhance students’ learning opportunities that are not typically supported by the school budget.
Highlights of the foundation’s grant projects funded include purchasing STEM activities to build critical thinking and to cultivate problem solving skills; providing a 3D printer and materials to build protypes and prosthetics for small animals; funding Jumble Jam Ready to Play Kits which allow students to explore the science of ocean sound waves and vibrations; paying for field study materials for a Robot Challenge Board and a field trip to a local industry partner to learn about robotics in the industry; and much more.
Congratulations to each of these educators for their accomplishment in earning one of the Lexington One Educational Foundation’s annual Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards! The board and staff of the Educational Foundation deeply appreciate Michelin’s continued generosity and commitment to Lexington County School District One teachers and students through the company’s long-standing partnership with the Lexington One Educational Foundation!
About Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation Established in 1994 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Lexington One Educational Foundation is a source of growth and support for Lexington County School District One. Our mission is to support the district’s educational programs and enrich the quality of life in our community by raising and managing funds. Annually, the Foundation works to build partnerships with individuals and corporations in order to benefit our students, teachers, and schools. We plant seeds in our district that bloom into amazing educational opportunities for our students! To learn more about our mission and how to give, visit: Lex1EdFound.
