Local Teachers Receiving Over $50,000 in MSGCU Classroom Cash Grants

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI – Nov. 3, 2025 – Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is proud to announce its 2025 Classroom Cash Grants recipients. MSGCU is awarding over $50,000 to 70 educators from 51 schools in Southeast Michigan.

Each teacher is receiving a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences that inspire students’ curiosity, critical thinking, and problem solving in the classroom. Teachers submitted creative project ideas that will enhance their curriculum in various subjects, including math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education. As one of the many programs MSGCU delivers to support their local communities, the Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded over 1,200 unique projects since it was launched 20 years ago.

“Providing grants to local teachers allows us to positively impact classrooms in the communities we serve, and ensure educators have the resources they need for innovative projects that make learning memorable and fun,” said Steve Brewer, MSGCU President/CEO. “We’re proud to support educators and students through this program that honors our educational heritage and the teachers who founded MSGCU over 70 years go.”

Teachers use the grant funds to bring engaging lessons to their students. Here’s a snapshot of the lessons students will learn this year:

  • John LaFever, an instructor at Career Prep Center in Sterling Heights, will purchase radio-controlled cars, motors, tires, and suspension parts. Pre-engineering and computer aided design students will learn about the science of making stock radio-controlled cars faster by changing various parts. Once they modify the cars, the students will attend a competition with other Michigan schools to test the performance of their vehicles
  • Elisa Fixler, a teacher at Whitmore Lake High School and Middle School, is buying Roland T-8 hands-on beatmakers. The equipment will help students in the music technology class develop their skills in programming sound equipment that’s used in music production, sound design, DJing, and beat making.
  • Michelle Brandon, an educator at Walled Lake Northern High School, is purchasing standup paddleboards for the Outdoor Pursuits class, which students will use to learn about water safety and paddling skills. Students practice in the pool before paddleboarding in a local lake during a camping trip.

Classroom Cash Grants winners are determined based on total votes cast by MSGCU members and those from the school communities, including teachers, parents, colleagues, family members, and friends. More than 107,000 votes were cast during the 11-day public online voting period this year.

Schools Receiving 2025 MSGCU Classroom Cash Grants:

Algonquin Elementary School (St. Clair)
Ardmore Elementary School (Macomb)
Beacon Tree Elementary School (Macomb)
Beck Elementary School (Macomb)
Brown City Elementary School (St. Clair)
Canton High School (Wayne)
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School (St. Clair)
Career Prep Center (Macomb)
Crissman Elementary School (Macomb)
Cromie Elementary School (Macomb)
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School (Macomb)
East Middle School (Oakland)
Ebeling Elementary School (Macomb)
Elmwood Elementary School (Macomb)
Fraser High School (Macomb)
Glen H. Peters School (Macomb)
Green Elementary School (Macomb)
Greenwood Elementary School (Macomb)
Hanley International Academy (Wayne)
Henry Ford II High School (Macomb)
Hoover Elementary School (Oakland)
Kaiser Elementary School (Macomb)
Lakeview Early Childhood Center (Macomb)
Lakeview High School (Macomb)
Lessenger Elementary School (Oakland)
Levey Middle School (Oakland)
Liberty Middle School (Wayne)
Little Turtle Early Childhood Learning Center (Macomb)
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School (Macomb)
McIntyre Elementary School (Oakland)
Memphis Elementary School (St. Clair)
Miracle Academy (Macomb)
Morse Elementary School (Oakland)
Plumbrook Elementary School (Macomb)
Princeton Elementary School (Macomb)
Reach Charter Academy (Macomb)
Robbie Hall Parker Elementary School (Macomb)
Rochester High School (Oakland)
Rodgers Elementary School (Macomb)
Said Elementary School (Wayne)
Savage Elementary School (Washtenaw)
South River Elementary School (Macomb)
St. Peter Macomb (Macomb)
Steenland Elementary School (Macomb)
University K-12 Academy (Oakland)
Walled Lake Northern High School (Oakland)
Westerman Preschool and Family Center (Washtenaw)
Wheat Early Childhood Center (Macomb)
Whitmore Lake High School and Middle School (Washtenaw)
Wiley Elementary School (Macomb)
Wilkinson Middle School (Oakland)

The credit union also helps local teachers by providing free financial education through in-person and virtual classroom presentations, low-rate classroom loans, and the Milo Perreault Educator Advancement Scholarship for continuing education. For more information about the Classroom Cash Grants program and to view the grant recipients’ projects, visit classroomcash.org.



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