Horace Mann funds more than $50,000 in DonorsChoose projects to celebrate educators
May 16 2023 - 4:04PM
Business Wire
Projects in 13 school districts fully funded
during Teacher Appreciation Week
Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) celebrated Teacher
Appreciation Week by donating more than $50,000 to support
DonorsChoose projects in school districts nationwide. The surprise
funding of 113 classroom projects honors more than 100 educators in
72 schools across the county and will provide learning experiences
for nearly 15,500 students with projects including furniture,
iPads, classroom rugs and various school supplies.
Horace Mann, the largest financial services company focused on
helping America’s educators achieve lifelong financial success,
knows that teachers regularly spend hundreds of dollars of their
own money to buy classroom supplies for their students. Providing
funding support for projects during Teacher Appreciation Week that
teachers have identified as critical to helping their students
learn can help educators reduce their out of pocket spending on
classroom materials and put those funds toward their own financial
goals.
“Educators have faced so many challenges over the last few years
and yet continually pivot and find new ways to help their students
learn, both academically as well as socially,” said President and
CEO Marita Zuraitis. “Supporting their DonorsChoose projects is one
way Horace Mann can show its appreciation and say thanks.”
Katherine Jones, a kindergarten teacher at Thomas Paine
Elementary School in Urbana, Illinois requested a lounge learning
bundle, mobile storage cart. leveled reading books and snacks to
create a space for her students to experience hands-on learning.
“My students have their own unique learning styles and
personalities and every day it is a joy to see all of their smiling
faces!” said Jones in her project post “Courageous Kindergartners!”
“Having these materials will help these young students expand their
educational knowledge and incorporate movement, interaction, and
tactile experiences in the classroom.”
“Everyone wants to feel like they are ready and prepared for
what might be in store for their day. These materials will help my
students be organized and prepared for the learning that will take
place in our classroom,” said Maureen Allen, sixth grade teacher at
Roy Elementary in Roy, Utah whose project, “Ready to Learn”
included basic school supplies. “Each student will receive folders,
notebooks, and pencil boxes with supplies to be prepared to work
and keep their papers and desks organized.”
Since Horace Mann started its partnership with DonorsChoose.org
in 2011, it has contributed nearly $7 million to educator
projects.
About Horace Mann
Horace Mann Educators Corporation is the largest financial
services company focused on helping America’s educators and others
who serve the community achieve lifelong financial success. The
company offers individual and group insurance and financial
solutions tailored to the needs of the educator community. Founded
by Educators for Educators® in 1945, the company is headquartered
in Springfield, Illinois.
About DonorsChoose
Founded in 2000 by a high school teacher in the Bronx,
DonorsChoose empowers public school teachers from across the
country to request much-needed materials for their students. Right
now, there are thousands of teacher requests that you can help
bring to life with a gift of any amount.
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