Faculty Grant Awards

Helping fund public education through generous donors like you

Award Applications

The 2024 application period is now closed.

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  • Applications will be open to all current faculty in the comprehensive OHS program.
  • Projects to enhance the academic, artistic, athletic and vocational achievement of students are considered.
  • Maximum grant is $500 per year...partial funding may be granted if funding is limited.
  • All awards will be coordinated through the OHS Senior Account Clerk in accordance with the OUSD purchasing requirements.
  • All items purchased become the property of OHS.
  • Final decision is made by the OHS Foundation Board after application deadline.
  • Applicant and/or finalist may be asked to present to the OHS Foundation.
  • Questions may be directed to: president@ohsfoundation.org 

Donations Needed

A quality public education is priceless, but not free. Local and state funding for public education provides enough for only the most basic high school curriculum and programs. Fortunately, the Oceanside High School Foundation acts to bridge the funding gap between what taxes can cover and the program-rich environment that students, colleges, employers and our community value. Every student at OHS will benefit from Foundation-funded faculty grant awards.

Please consider sponsoring our Faculty Grant Awards. Our foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible.

Faculty Grant Recipients

2024-2025

  • Elias Rivera:  Art Department
  • Al Gil: English Department
  • Brian Kerl:  ROTC
  • Stephanie Harrell:  Pirate College & Career Access Network
  • Jennifer Villalpando:  AP Psychology  
  • Allison Taylor:  Art Department

2023-2024

  • Jaina Johnson:  PALS-- Peer Assistance & Leadership program    
  • Stephen Sly:  AP Art History                
  • Shannon Martin:  AP ART History                
  • Alison Taylor:  Art- Ceramics      
  • George Zubieta:  CTE -Woodshop  
  • Jennifer Villalpando:  CARPE--College & Career Access Network
  • Justin Moodie:  CTE - Photography

2022-2023

  • Jo Brinkman - English
  • Sheldon Chaney - Dance Team
  • Kimberly Hancock - English ELD
  • Col. Brian Kerl - MCJROTC
  • Ellyn King - Instrumental Music
  • Alexa Marcon - Science - Oceanography
  • Justin Moodie - CTE - Photography
  • Meghann Young - Science - Bology
  • George Zubieta - SkillsUSA - CTE

2021-2022

  • George Zubieta - Industrial Arts - CTE Woodshop
  • Stephen Sly - Visual Arts

2020-2021

  • Chandra Faist - Academy of Justice
  • Justin Moodie - AP Studio Art
  • Catrina Stone - Food Bank
  • George Zubieta - Industrial Arts - Woodshop

2019-2020

  • Leif Atkisson - Foreign Language Department, AP Spanish
  • Chandra Faist - Academy of Justice
  • Nathan Fristed - Econ/Gov/Human Geo
  • Jessica Haugen - Physical Education Department
  • Juan Hernandez - Green Tech/Env Design
  • Brad Hollingsworth - Publications/Yearbook
  • Tawnya Larkin - English Department
  • Shannon Martin - Art Department
  • Justin Moodie - Photography
  • Prather - Library
  • Bill Richman - Food Bank
  • Tammi Wallace - Counseling Departmen 

2018-2019

  • Justin Moodie - Art Department
  • Toni Chaney - ASB
  • Col Brian Kerl - MCJROTC
  • Leif Atkisson - Foreign Language Department - Spanish
  • Rick Gerardi - Physical Education Department
  • Sheryl Roccoforte - Drama Department
  • Ruth Sienkiewicz - Counseling Department

2017-2018

  • Becky Zielinshi - Administration
  • Paul Ruez - Digital Studio Program
  • Sarah Carling-Guerra - Special Education Department
  • Kenneth Wright - Administration
  • Jessica Haugen - Physical Education Department

2016-2017

  • Kimberly Moreno - ELD I/II
  • Allison Wooton - Visually Impaired Program
  • Melissa Harkiewicz - Academic Success Learning Center
  • Chandra Faist - Academy of Justice
  • Brad Hollingsworth - Publications/Yearbook -
  • Paul Ruez - Digital Studio Program
  • Jennifer Villalpando - English Department – English 9
  • Lou Fosnot - Counseling Department
  • Melissa Harkiewicz - Academic Success Learning Center

2015-2016

  • Mike Fisher - Science Dept - Kinesiology
  • Brad Hollingsworth Chess Club
  • Paul Ruez - Digital Studio Program
  • Chandra Faist- - Academy of Justice
  • Eric Lingua - Robotics Club
  • Cameron Clark - Math Department
  • Frank Zimmerman - TV, Film & Digital Media 

2014-2015

  • Leah Ritt - Music Department
  • Charles Zivotsky - Special Education Department
  • Paul Ruez - Digital Studio Program

2013-2014

  • Brad Hollingsworth - Yearbook/Publications
  • Linda Headricks - Robotics Club
  • Chandra Faist Academy of Justice
  • Michelle McNeal - Special Education Department
  • Angela Ober - Severely Handicapped Program
  • Paul Ruez - Digital Studio Program
  • Hector Rodriguez - MCJROTC

2012-2013

  • Linda Headrick - Robotics Club
  • Lou Fosnot - Counseling Department

2011-2012

  • Paul Ruez - Digital Photography
  • Linda Headrick - Robotics Club
  • Chandra Faist - Academy of Justice
  • Kelly Brinkerhoff - English Department
  • Hector Rodriguez - MCJROTC
  • Debbie Bray - AVID
  • Erin Windham - Math Dept

2010-2011

  • Mike Fisher - AARC program
  • Pat Coleman - Art Department
  • Robin Raznick - Art Department
  • Tim Mcfadden - Robotics Club
  • David Fogliatti - Science Department – AP classes

2009-2010

  • Mervi Howard - CREW Link Club
  • Dave Barrett - Athletic Department
  • Mike Fisher - ASB
  • Frank Zimmerman - Boys & Girls Soccer
  • Ellen Bartlett - Science Department
  • Tim McFadden - Robotics Club
  • Kim Roy - Health Careers Academy 

2008-2009

  • Ellen Bartlett - Science Department
  • Mike Fisher - ASB
  • Tim McFadden - Robotics Club
  • Jeff Vogel - Driftwood/School newspaper

2007-2008

  • Ellen Bartlett - Science Department