How We Help
Juana Briones Elementary School
"The support and funding Briones receives from PiE directly benefits each child
and allows our students to thrive at their maximum potential. PiE makes a significant impact on
the education of all students. The resources we have as a result of PiE are meaningful and
substantial. We are fortunate to have a strong collaboration between the school and PiE as we
work together to enrich our students' school experience."
– Briones Principal Lisa Hickey
During the 2012-2013 school year, generous donations from parents and community members have allowed
PiE to provide Juana Briones with $146,578 for use on campus. These funds provide
outstanding science and art instruction, and help every child to get more attention by funding
classroom aides. At Briones, donations to PiE help every student by:
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Helping to fund the general classroom aides who work with kids in every classroom for at
least 8 hours per week (PiE pays for more than half of this time)
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Paying for Karen Kessler to provide an enhanced science program for all grades, including
intensive use of the science lab, regular classroom sessions, program outreach, and
materials and teacher mentoring. (PiE pays for 100% of Karen's salary)
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Funding Wendy Perry, the Spectra Arts Instructor who teaches every child creativity and
confidence weekly or biweekly, depending on grade. (PiE pays for 100% of Wendy?s time.)
Your 2012-13 Briones PiE Chairs are Heewon Park, Steve Lawrence, and Ginger Levy. Questions? Please
email them at briones AT SIGN papie.org
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