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TVTFCU Announces 2026 Teacher Grant Recipients

11/10/2026

The Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union (TVTFCU) in Enfield, CT is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2026 Teacher Grant Award. The credit union began this program to assist their members who are educators in funding equipment, supplies, and training.

The recipients this year are Kimberly Atkinson, Instructional Coach, at Henry Barnard Elementary School in Enfield and Angela Majowicz, Grade 4 Teacher at Broad Brook Elementary School in East Windsor.

Teacher Grant Recipients 2026

Ms. Atkinson is using her grant funds to purchase supplies to create a Mindfulness Tools Lending Library. These tools include a breathing ball, mindfulness talk cards, a breathing light and more.

Ms. Majowicz is using her grant funds to purchase a collection of Spanish language picture books and chapter books. This will help Spanish students build vocabulary, comprehension and a love of reading while strengthening connections between their home language and their academic learning.

“Recognizing the growing budget challenges faced by educators, we wanted to provide an opportunity to support them. Our grant program is available to members who teach at schools within our field of membership, with two grants awarded each year. We hope these funds will help enhance educational opportunities and make a positive impact on the students in our local communities.” said Cynthia Sikes, Manager/CEO for the Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union.

Learn more about our Teacher Grant Award

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