To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers initiative has donated the largest single distribution in program history, with $1.5 million in classroom wishes to 540 Arizona teachers.

Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers provides more dollars in direct teacher financial support than any program in Arizona. This year's $2,500 classroom wishes went to 404 different schools, covering 142 school districts and 31 new cities.

Glendale teachers receiving the donations were:

• Emily Artzi, K-sixth grade art at Legend Springs Elementary School. Her wish is to add 3D art and sculpture materials to inspire creativity and self-expression. 

• Ida Bentley, fourth-eighth grade band at Las Brisas Elementary School. Her wish is to purchase essential band supplies like reeds, mouthpieces, music books and instrument cleaning kits. 

• Susan Bloodworth, first grade general education at Arrowhead Elementary School. Her wish is to provide students with new desks, chairs and a classroom microphone system.

• Tyler Comella K-eighth grade physical educatio at Glenn F. Burton Elementary School. His wish is to buy scooter boards and soccer nets to expand PE activities and team games.

• Christopher Fregozo K-eighth grade gifted studies at Arroyo Elementary School. His wish is to purchase new VEX IQ kits to expand robotics and STEM opportunities for all students.

• Brian Horaski ninth-12th grade physical education at  Glendale High School. His wish is to replace old dumbbells so students can train safely and take pride in fitness.

• Catheraie Lee, Kindergarten at Sonoran Sky Elementary School. Her wish is to supply early learners with educational toys, books and furniture for engaging hands-on learning.

• Pepper Marshall, 12th grade AP literature, student council and yearbook at Independence High School. His wish is to provide yearbook students with photography and editing equipment to improve their projects.

• Tiffany Martin, seventh-eighth grade physical education at Desert Sky Middle School. His wish is to replace old PE equipment to promote skill development and healthy lifestyles.

• Brigette McKee eighth grade physical education at Highland Lakes School. Her wish is to upgrade PE equipment like lacrosse and hockey gear to support active learning.

• Frederick Miller 11th grade AP U.S. history at Copper Canyon High School. His wish is for new tables, chairs and shelves to create an organized, collaborative classroom space.

• Leigh Mitchell ninth-10th grade biology at Independence High School. Her wish is to purchase lab materials like beakers, scales and samples for more hands-on science learning.

• Christy Pacheco, ninth-12th grade English language arts at Copper Canyon High School. Her wish is to provide Kindles and iPads to enhance literacy and learning for English learners.

• Lindsay Payne, K-third grade physical education and health at Academy of Math & Science – Glendale. Her wish is to provide new PE equipment and cross-curricular tools that promote physical and academic development.

• Jesse Pierce, a K-third grade reading interventionist at Greenbrier Elementary School. His wish is to enhance reading engagement with intervention materials, classroom decor and incentive supplies.

• Elisah Romero-Jones, a eleventh grade English at Glendale High School. His wish is to supply basic classroom materials so Title I students can focus on learning without financial stress.

• Elsa Roybal, a third- and foutth-grade special education teacher at Greenbrier Elementary School. Her wish is to create a classroom that nurtures emotional, social and academic growth through sensory tools and rewards.

• Dan Sisk, a Kindergarten-eighth grade physical education teacher at Foothills Elementary School. His wish is to purchase pickleball and badminton sets to promote inclusive, active recreation for all students.

• Alexis Tomala, Kindergarten-eighth grade art, home economics and gardening teacher at Barcelona Elementary School. Her wish is to create an outdoor garden classroom where students can learn through nature, art and sustainability.

• Silvia Vega, a third grade English language learner teacher at Ethos Academy. Her wish is for hands-on math and literacy materials paired with flexible seating for more engaging learning.

• Jeanette Zambito Kindergarten-sixth grade librarian at the Traditional Academy at Bellair. Her wish is to add current reading materials and classroom furniture, especially nonfiction and graphic novels.