Quality Science and Math Grant
QSM Grant Program
The Quality Science and Mathematics (QSM) Grant Program awards grants up to $2,000 to Louisiana PK-12 public school teachers for purchasing non-consumable materials and equipment for standards-based, effective, innovative, and high-quality mathematics, science and STEM course instruction.
Qualifying applicants demonstrate how grant materials would enhance the quality of instruction for traditional students enrolled in mathematics, science or STEM classes during the normal school day. Neither Special Education, which includes Gifted & Talented, nor after school programs are eligible.
The QSM Program is state funded and was established by R.S. 17:374 of the Louisiana Legislature in the summer of 1992. QSM Council Members include representatives from several educational organizations in Louisiana as identified in the legislation. A reporting unit of the QSM Council, the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy administers this program.
Current Grant Recipients
| Teacher Name | School Name |
|---|---|
| Christopher Lang | Alfred M. Barbe High School |
| Shonnie Dickens | Baskin School |
| Lai Cao | Baton Rouge Magnet High School |
| Cecelia Gillam | Benjamin Franklin High School |
| Katie Chavis | Benton High School |
| Kelly Sumrall | Berwick Junior High School |
| Joshua Wiggins | Bolton High School |
| Charles Scarbrough | Broadmoor Senior High School |
| Krishena Weathersby | Broadmoor Senior High School |
| Lauren Howe | Calhoun Middle School |
| Naomi Meyers | Cankton Elementary School |
| Cora Comeaux | Cankton Elementary School |
| Tannise Smith | Capital Elementary School |
| Courtney Norton | Captain Shreve High School |
| Laura Holley | Captain Shreve High School |
| Monica Rascoe | Converse School |
| Crystal Gurley | Denham Springs High School |
| Daniel Eiland | Denham Springs High School |
| Ka Hei Cheng | Denham Springs High School |
| Krissi Boone | DeQunicy Primary School |
| William Cloutet | Donnie Brickham Middle School |
| Morgan Bergeron | Doyle High School |
| Jane Madden | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy |
| Kaitlyn Arena | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy |
| Sydney Treme | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy |
| Paula Anweiler | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy |
| Tiffany Booth | Einstein Charter High School at Sarah Towles Reed |
| Carline Mcdonald | Einstein Charter School at Village De L'Est |
| Ashley Morgan | Ellender Memorial High School |
| Lauren Smith | Florien High School |
| Candance Collins | Garyville/Mt. Aiy Math & Science Magnet School |
| Temetra Christian | Garyville/Mt. Aiy Math & Science Magnet School |
| Carolyn Simmons | Grand Lake High School |
| Ariel Alexander | Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy |
| Marilyn Jones | Greenacres Middle School |
| Kiley Cortinez | Greenacres Middle School |
| Jeramiah Richter | Haughton Middle School |
| Niyia Beavers | Helix Maritime Mentorship Academy |
| Kenyata Fountain | Helix Maritime Mentorship Academy |
| Jordan Plain | Helix Maritime Mentorship Academy |
| Shelby McKee | Holden High School |
| Erica Clark | J.S. Clark Elementary School |
| Jill Stradley | Lee Road Junior High School |
| Kelly Benoit | Leonville Elementary School |
| Mooneen Rachal | Lexington Elementary School |
| Amanda Volentine | Lexington Elementary School |
| Samantha Tatum | Lexington Elementary School |
| Donald Esteen | Liberty High School |
| Debbie Walker | LSU University Lab School |
| Katie Boyd | LSU University Lab School |
| Jason Soileau | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts |
| Vicki Martin | Magnolia School of Excellence (6-12 Campus) |
| Regan Jones | Many Junior High School |
| Callie Sevin | Montegut Middle School |
| Jennifer Ellerbe | Neville Junior High School |
| Keino Turner | New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School |
| Christian Holsomback | North DeSoto Lower Elementary School |
| Karen Parrino | North Live Oak Elementary School |
| Caleb Riordan | Ouachita Parish High School |
| Amy Porter | Peabody Montessori Elementary School |
| Rebecka Rocquin | Ponchatoula High School |
| Dona Robinson | Port Barre High School |
| Dominique Perkins | Prairieville Primary School |
| Christina Plaisance | Prairieville Primary School |
| Tyler Dufrene | Raceland Middle School |
| Eika Campbell | Rapides High School |
| Stacey Simmons | Riverside Elementary School - Caddo Parish |
| Mary Johnson | S. J. Welsh Middle School |
| Olivia Green | Saline Middle School |
| Kennedy Bullock | Sallie Humble Elementary School |
| Savannah Mayeaux-Carter | Sam Houston High School |
| Ahnazha Muhammad | Scotlandville Magnet High School |
| Lauren Briscoe | South Highlands Elementaary Magnet School |
| Charlene Borne | South Terrebonne High School |
| Robin Price | Southeastern LA University Lab School |
| Jenni McGee-Barton | Southwood High School |
| Tonya Betancourt | Springfield High School |
| Yvette Hill | Springfield High School |
| Chantal Correll | St. Amant High School |
| Dixie Pierce | Stanley High School |
| David Bennett | STEM Magnet Academy of Ponte Coupee |
| Jennifer Hopkins | Terrebonne High School |
| Amber Prince | The Willow School |
| Jeanell Sullivan | The Willow School |
| Matthew Owen | The Willow School |
| Cassidy Tackett | Union Central Elementary School |
| Tiffany Mitchell-Davis | University View Academy, Inc. (FRM LA Connections) |
| Rachel Leblanc | Vidrine Elementary School |
| Kayla Deshotel | Welsh High School |
| Shaylee Bickford | West Baton Rouge Career Academy |
| John Kavanaugh, Jr. | West Monroe High School |
| Laura Duke | West Monroe High School |
| Maddison McFadden | West Monroe High School |
| Virginia Koonce | West Ridge Middle School |
| Jennifer Dettinger | Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School |
| Joanna Lemoine | Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School |
| Alysha Guidry | Westside Junior High School |
| Yulonda Bourgeois | Zachary High School |
| Erina Stanley | Zachary High School |
| Cynthia Ruiz | Zachary High School |
| Haydn Knight | Zwolle High School |
QSM Grant Administrator
Ali Wolfe
qsminfo@lsu.edu
LSU Gordon A. Cain Center
222 Prescott Hall
1+ 225 578 0778
Application Portal
Use the portal for the applicable fiscal year to apply for a grant, accept an award, and submit your expense and implementation reports.
Application Process Overview