Venture grants reward the development of innovative and creative educational ideas in the classroom. They are competitive and must enhance the curriculum. The program was initiated in the 2005/2006 school year and has been gaining popularity with more teachers applying for grants each year.
This year, 13 grants have been awarded in very diverse areas to the following teachers and projects: Mrs. Amy Belosky, 5th grade, “A Technology Driven Classroom”; Mrs. Treena Miller, 5th grade learning support, “Reaching Special Needs Students through Technology”; Mrs. Stacy Mount, academic and behavioral support, “Character Counts”; Mrs. Tammy Templeton, secondary English, “Tenth Grade Sees the World” & “Holocaust Literature Beyond the Classroom”; Mr. Jason Strickland, art & Mr. James Wecker, secondary English, “Jack Troy Poetry and Pottery Tile Mural Project”; Mrs. Lynda Homet, librarian, “Getting Hooked on Books”; Ms. Dayna Dawsey, Mr. John Pierson, Mr. Mike Hudyncia, secondary science, “Towanda Turkey Vulture Project”; Mr. Mike Geurin, physical education and health, “Healthy Cooking and Eating”; Mrs. Ann Smith, junior high reading & Mr. Mike Maurer, junior high learning support, “21st Century Readers Continued”; Mrs. Shvonne Strickland, art, “Silver Casting Workshop”; Mr. Keith Brown, physical education and health, “Survival Confidence Course”; Mrs. Phyllis McNeal, secondary English, “Interactive Kiosk”.
Each grant recipient may receive up to $1,000 in funding. The Education Foundation is excited about the creativity being brought to our classrooms and look forward to education being electrified in classrooms for our students!