Cheshire Teacher gets National Funding Support

It's called "citizen philanthropy;" a way for residents to support public school teachers across the country through the online website "DonorsChoose.org"

Chapman first grade teacher Joanne Kotlarz recently received approval from the organization to raise funds to install two storage units in her classroom. 

Here's what she wrote:

"These bench/storage units will provide clean safe seating for my students with quick and easy access to important manipulative's for our lessons! First graders use a variety of supplies to participate in learning. Storing those supplies and accessing them seamlessly can be a challenge."

The request includes two book benches, which cost a total of $638.12. Kotlarz said the units will allow the students to stop sitting on the floor of the classroom.

"These first graders love to participate. We have a fabulous school. These rugs... are in need of removal," Kotlarz wrote.

Cheshire residents may help support the fundraising. DonorsChoose.org allows users to give as little as $1. It's grassroots support for a local teacher!