Pasadena Unified School District teachers and principals will receive $323,552 in grants from the Pasadena Educational Foundation at the PEF Teacher Grants Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Brookside Clubhouse, 1133 Rosemont Avenue, in the Arroyo.
The grants, supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, Disney, Catching Hope Foundation, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, LA2050, Ares Management, and The Helen and Will Webster Foundation, will benefit thousands of students across Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.
This year’s awards also highlight the essential role teachers play in strengthening learning environments and student support following the Eaton Fire. More than 250 educators will be honored, representing 201 teacher-led projects across the district.
In addition to individual teacher awards, the celebration will recognize 12 school-wide grants, along with funding for PUSD Children’s Centers, Mental Health Services, Twilight Adult School, the Student Wellness department, and Health Programs.
Special recognitions include the Jarratt Brunson Memorial Award for Literacy, honoring a PEF founder who helped establish the Teacher Grant Program; the Kathy Onoye Principal’s Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding school leadership; and the Calvin Hunt Arts Award, celebrating educators advancing arts education in PUSD.
A media release with the full list of 2025–26 Teacher Grants, along with photos and video from the celebration, will be available following the event. More information is available at pased.org/teachers.
The Pasadena Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for public education, engages the community, and develops resources to support excellence and equity for all PUSD students. Its programs span arts, music, health centers, gardens, and STEM initiatives, serving students in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.
The event begins at 5 p.m., with special awards presented at 5:45 p.m.
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