APS awards dozens of local teachers with their 2025 Supply My Class program
Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Arizona Public Service (APS) recognized exceptional teachers Friday morning at Gila Ridge High School.
65 teachers from Yuma, San Luis, and Somerton were selected for the 2025 APS Supply My Class program. The program celebrates educators’ hard work and positive influence on students and the community.
Five Gila Ridge teachers were surprised and honored at their classrooms Friday. A few of them share their gratitude.
“I had no idea this was happening, and I’m really excited. I apply to it every year since I became a teacher, so I’m really happy I finally won,” said Gila Ridge teacher Lena Wilde.
“It was, surprising! It’s a nice surprise, too. It’s not a bad surprise, so yeah, I’m just excited that, you know, I get some funds for my classroom,” said Gila Ridge teacher Jesus Pena.
“We just want to make sure that we present ourselves and support our community and let everybody know that you can also get these $500 certificates as long as you apply,” said APS material coordinator Shannon Olson.
Each teacher received an award, goodie bag, and $500 virtual gift card to buy classroom supplies. Over 10,000 teachers applied and 500 teachers were randomly selected as winners from the state of Arizona.