West Bonner teacher nets STCU grant

A West Bonner County School District teacher is among 12 North Idaho educators receiving $200 from Spokane Teachers Credit Union for their classrooms. 

Jennifer Riddle, third grade teacher at Priest River Elementary, was among teachers from North Idaho selected for the grant. She was notified by STCU officials of the award at the end of Aril.

Also selected were Katherine Clifton, Naples Elementary School; Karen Adams, Atlas Elementary School; Daniel Schmidt, Lake City High School; Leora Sanford, Hayden Canyon Charter;  Mary Nelson, Kootenai Jr.-Sr. High School; Esther McLean, Lakeland Middle School; Tracy Son, North Idaho STEM Charter Academy; Jennifer Giulio, Lakeside Elementary School; Ing-Marie Janke, Post Falls Middle School; and Ryan Heasty, River City Middle School.

STCU, which was founded by high school teachers in 1934, is again honoring its roots by awarding a total of $10,000 to 50 randomly drawn educators across the region. Winners can spend their grants on anything that will enhance students’ classroom experience, whether a basic need or something special.

The online drawing was open to teachers, counselors, and other classroom-based positions at public and private districts served by Washington ESDs 101, 123 and 171, or in the eight northernmost counties of Idaho. 2025 marks the 12th year that STCU has offered the grants 

Founded by educators in 1934, STCU has more than 280,000 members from all walks of life. The credit union has 39 branch locations, including seven in North Idaho.