The five winning educators, selected from dozens of applications representing schools across TCU’s 12-county service area, were chosen for their demonstrated commitment to student success.
“This grant program is our way of saying thank you and ensuring educators have the resources they need to inspire the next generation.” said Kevin Miller, president and chief executive officer at Travis Credit Union.
2025 Teacher Grant Recipients:
- Adam Boisvert, Richmond High School, Richmond, CA
- Alicia Salomon, Rodriguez High School, Fairfield, CA
- Jakeb Stanley, Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, Antioch, CA
- Jennifer Beermann, Korematsu Elementary School, Davis, CA
- Natalie Hart, Bethany Lutheran School, Vacaville, CA
Adam Boisvert said, “Thank you so much, Travis Credit Union! We can’t express how much this helps us continue providing high levels of engagement for our students at the Urban Agriculture Academy!”
At Rodriguez High School, recipient Alicia Salomon plans to use the funds to support a series of hands-on, community-focused art and literacy projects. Her students will paint the school’s golf carts, illustrate and write children’s stories to share with elementary students at Oakbrook, and create a mural in Suisun City. Alicia expressed her deep gratitude to TCU for investing back into the community.
Jakeb Roy Stanley will use the grant to create more engaging and hands-on lessons for special education students at Dozier Libbey Medical High School, providing interactive science labs and historical simulations that make learning accessible and exciting for every student. This financial support will help bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world understanding, empowering students to learn with confidence and curiosity. Jennifer Beermann said, “The impact this grant has on our students is exponential. Being able to start a big project like this and see it through will be such a great learning experience for them, continuing as they care for these animals.”
Natalie Hart of Bethany Lutheran School shared that the grant will empower her 5th- and 6th-grade students to create blessing baskets for first responders and individuals experiencing homelessness. “Through this project, students will have the joy of giving and learn the importance of serving others. We are so thankful for TCU’s support, as this opportunity allows my students to make a real difference while growing in compassion and faith,” said Hart.
The Teacher Grant Program builds on TCU’s long history of educational outreach, including the Generation Wealth financial education initiative, which has reached more than 13,000 students since 2009, and the Community Impact Scholarship Program, which has awarded nearly $700,000 to over 400 students since 2004. These initiatives reflect the credit union’s belief that strong schools help create strong communities.
About Travis Credit Union
Travis Credit Union, based in Vacaville, Calif., has been recognized at the federal, state, and local levels for its longstanding financial education and financial advocacy efforts. In 2024, TCU was named as a Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek. It has also been selected as a Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes and earned the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year award for eight years. Founded in 1951 on Travis Air Force Base, TCU today serves 12 Northern California counties. It is the twelfth largest credit union in California, with 250,000 members and $5 billion in assets. Learn more about our mission at traviscu.org.
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