10/22/2026
Congratulations to all of the recipients especially our very own Mx. Apodaca
2025-2026 Innovative Teaching Grant Recipients
Big congratulations to the 2025-2026 LCPS Foundation Innovative Teaching Grant Recipients!
We are incredibly thrilled to celebrate our outstanding Las Cruces Public Schools educators, administrators, and support staff who have been awarded Innovative Teaching Grants for this school year! 🎉
In the Fall 2025 cycle, the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. awarded 11 Innovative Grants totaling $28,072.33! This years total awards amounted to $30,000!
These funds will go directly toward projects and programs fueling cutting-edge, student-centered projects across our district—boosting engagement and inspiring our students to achieve higher than ever.
From unique hands-on experiences to classroom transformations, these grants support amazing work across multiple categories.
Thank you to our amazing educators for your creativity, dedication, and passion for finding innovative ways to help our students thrive. And a huge thank you to the LCPS Foundation and community partners for investing in the future of our kids! 💙
👉 Want to learn more or support future grants? Head over to the LCPS Foundation Website. https://lcpsf.org/innovative-teaching-grants/
Lauren Apodaca VISTA Middle School - Las Cruces, NM
Tori Tagalog Camino Real MS Wildcats
Christopher Love Camino Real MS Wildcats
Baeleigh Kelley Centennial High School
Maricela Stern Centennial High School
Katy Gump Elementary School
Kandis Ruspoli Sierra Middle School
Kathleen Gleason-Routt Conlee Elementary School
Alexis Munoz Mayfield High School Trojans
Patricia Leonard Desert Hills Elementary School
Erika Ojeda Jornada Elementary
Jesemia Medina Mesa Middle School-Las Cruces, New Mexico
Judith Holbrook Mesa Middle School-Las Cruces, New Mexico
