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.

2026–2027

2025–2026


Application Process Overview

Pre-Award Phase

 Award Phase

Post-Award Phase