The Joe Kenney Scholarship Program by SafeStreets
empowers students to pursue lifelong learning and achieve their career goals through higher education. SafeStreets is proud to award a total of $10,000 in scholarships to help fuel that journey.
Our Mission
SafeStreets is committed to protecting families and giving back through community outreach—supporting schools, helping families in need, and partnering with local causes to make a lasting difference. Check out our current initiative, the Tools 4 Schools project, and see how you can help support students and teachers in your community.
SafeStreets proudly supported Tiny Hero by raising $10,000, and this year’s race had its biggest turnout yet, showing just how strong and supportive this community truly is.
The Joe Kenney Scholarship Program
Meet the Nominees
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Angela Clear
Intervention Specialist for 4th-6th grade at Crestwood Intermediate School
Nominated by Patrick Clear. Angela is an amazing teacher at one of the most underfunded schools in Ohio
Jessica Campbell
Preschool Teacher at Franklin Discovery Academy
Nominated by Jordan Campbell. Jessica runs the pre-K and children's program at her school. Most of the supplies she gets has to be donated. The budget for her program is less and it makes it hard to build a curriculum with limited supplies.
Karmin Simmons
1st Grade Teacher at Falling Creek Elementary School
Nominated by John Bowman. Karmin is a loving, caring teacher who goes above and beyond for her students—many from underprivileged backgrounds. She uses her own money, organizes fundraisers, and ensures every child feels supported, seen, and celebrated. She’s their teacher and angel.
Naomi Morales
Health Teacher at Lehi High
Nominated by Olivia Morales. It is Naomis first year teaching out of college! I know she had mentioned the tight budget she was given as a first year teacher for supplies, so I am sure this would be so helpful for her. She really is the best!
Penny Margaret Stewart
4th Grade at Harris Elementary
Nominated by Tracy Kallam. Penny have been a teacher working for title 1 schools for 20+ years. She has also worked with Special Ed. Penny has dedicated her life to not only her own four children but to her students as well. Penny is an example of a sturdy and loving women. She puts a lot of thought in her classroom and her students needs.
Mackenzie Hall
8th grade at Hayward Middle School
Nominated by Jeremiah Justice. Mackenzie takes pride in being a teacher. She has always provided as much as she could for her students. She works in a very underclass district where these kids could use as much help as they can get.
Tammy Rudd
6th Grade Teacher at Barstow Intermediate School
Nominated by Kenny Rudd. Tammy has a passion to see children achieve a level of success that they did not believe in.
Eleora Espinoza
1st Grade at Harmony Elementary
Nominated by Braden West. Helping Eleora would give her a strong start to the school year and support my daughter’s class in the best way possible.
Ashlie Richards
3rd Grade at Schnepf Elementary
Nominated by Eric Ringler. Megan is a passionate new teacher, working hard to build her classroom from the ground up—creating a fun, engaging environment where learning comes to life.
Meagan Smith
1st Grade at Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Nominated by Bruce Fisher. Meagan is in her 29th year of teaching, with 28 of those years dedicated to Canton Local. She loves her students like her own and always puts their needs first. A dedicated mentor to younger teachers, Meagan spends countless hours preparing materials to ensure a successful school year for everyone.