Missouri State Teachers Foundation

The Missouri State Teachers Foundation provides resources to help teachers and students achieve more, whether it's funding programs, fostering collaboration, providing resources, scholarships or learning opportunities. Together we can do great things for education and our communities in the state of Missouri!

HOPE Disaster Relief

The Missouri State Teachers Foundation provides relief for schools that fall victims to disasters such as tornadoes, floods, and fires. MSTF disaster relief helps with financial support, resource replacement and recovery, volunteers for cleanup and restoration, and emotional and moral support. 

If your school has experienced a disaster, please contact MSTF Executive Director Laura Smith at lsmith@msta.org or 573-499-5904.

MSTF Classroom Grants

The MSTF classroom grant application will be accepted throughout the year, running from Aug. 1-July 31 of each year. There will be two grants awarded per month for a total of 24 grants throughout the year. Applicants only need to submit one application to be eligible for the year. These grants provide funding to assist teachers in positively impacting student success in the classroom.

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MSTF Board of Directors

President – Tonni Schmidt - Warrensburg R-VI

Vice President – Kayla Hart – Montgomery Co. R-II

Secretary – Denise Peters - St. Joseph

Treasurer - Paula Brashers – Twin Rivers R-X

Board Member – Jeffrey Pettibone - Springfield

Board Member – Lisa Funk - Retired

Board Member -  James Kreyling - Mehlville R-IX