The Surry County Schools Educational Foundation recently awarded nine 2021 Enhanced Learning Mini-Grants to administrators and teachers at eight schools.
The 2021 Enhanced Learning Mini-Grant recipients are:
● Sharia Templeton, Dobson Elementary – Principal Book of the Month Club
● Victoria Calhoun, Cedar Ridge Elementary – Bringing the Joy of Literacy
● Tonya Fletcher, Franklin Elementary – Brave Kids Club
● Stephanie Bode, Gentry Middle – Breakout Education
● Renee Bowman, Shoals Elementary – STEM Fridays: Let’s end the week with a bang!
● Jamie Mosley, Gentry Middle – Rev Up Your Learning
● Erin Jones, Surry Early College High – Connecting with Nature Through a Lens
● Celia Perry, Meadowview Magnet Middle – Wonderful Wednesdays: We Can Too!
● Blair Lambert, Flat Rock Elementary – Magic Book Bus Summer Literacy Project
Each project must directly involve and benefit students, support the overall goals of the classroom, support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, reading achievement goals, and/or the arts.
“It is exciting to award these great teachers and administrators who have such creative educational project ideas for students,” said John Priddy, the foundation chairperson. “This school year has been a big challenge for students and teachers, and we at the foundation are so happy to help bring these unique projects to life. I am so thankful to our donors and supporters who make these projects possible.”
The mini-grant review team included Priddy, foundation board members Brent McKinney, Surry County Schools Board of Education Chairperson Dr. Terri Mosley, Surry County Schools Administrative Assistant, Kimberly Freeman, Surry County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. DeAnne Danley, Ashley Mills, foundation managing director.
For more information about the foundation, contact Mills at 336-386-8211 or visit www.scsfoundation.org.
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