Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teacher Program Winners

Cave Creek Unified School District is pleased to announce that three teachers were awarded 2017 Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teacher program grants:

  • Mr. Chris Hazeltine from Sonoran Trails Middle School;

  • Ms. Barbara Burt from Cactus Shadows High School; and

  • Ms. Maureen Love from the Developmental Preschool

The 2017 Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teacher award letter noted that:

More than 4,200 teachers from nearly 120 cities across the state of Arizona applied in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program and YOUR wish was randomly selected.

Mr. Chris Hazeltine from Sonoran Trails Middle School

Mr. Hazeltine is an English teacher at STMS and will use the grant for classroom Chromebooks; Ms. Burt is the Culinary teacher at CSHS and will use the grant for a new refrigerator and freezer for the classroom; and Ms. Love from the Developmental Preschool will use the grant to buy books for her classroom.

In addition to the grant money, the teachers will enjoy one year of unlimited access to azcentral.com, news and sports apps.

CCUSD’s Superintendent, Dr. Debbi Burdick said, “CCUSD is grateful to the Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teacher Program for recognizing and rewarding teachers for the amazing job they do every day for students.  Our teachers are thrilled to be able to purchase additional tools for learning for their classrooms.  Thank you, Fiesta Bowl Charities!”

Ms. Barbara Burt from Cactus Shadows High School

For more information regarding the Cave Creek Unified School District, the #1 School District in Maricopa County for Student Achievement, please visit their website at www.ccusd93.org or call 480-575-2000.

The Fiesta Bowl’s vision is to be a world-class community organization that executes innovative experiences, drives economic growth and champions charitable causes, inspiring pride in all Arizonans. As a nonprofit organization, it believes in the importance of community outreach and service. Through charitable giving, the organization strives to enhance Arizona nonprofit organizations that contribute to the success of communities through youth, sports, education and human services. Since 1971, Fiesta Bowl Charities has worked to increase its footprint across the state and work to benefit Arizonans year round, during and outside of bowl season. For more information about its local impact and how to get involved, visit FiestaBowl.org.

Ms. Maureen Love from the Developmental Preschool