South Athens Elementary teachers Robin Edlin (center) and Paula Bales (right) are presented a $3,000 check by Athens Public Education Foundation Vice President Lyndi Briggs (left). The money will be used to help teach young students hands-on lessons in science, technology, engineering and math. APEF board members and district administrators traveled from campus to campus Thursday, handing out nearly $30,000 in education innovation grants to thrilled teachers. APEF is not part of the school district, but the district is the sole beneficiary of the foundation’s financial support. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)