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Judy
A. Beaty, a
third grade teacher at Oak Ridge Schools’ Glenwood
Elementary school; has won a $200.00 “Teacher
Mini-Grant” from the Professional Educators of Tennessee
Foundation. Ms. Beaty will use this grant for the
purchase of a class set of the Junie B. Jones journal
entitled, Top Secret Personal Beeswax, a Journal by
Junie B (and Me!), by Barbara Park. Ms. Beaty has a
great passion and excitement for the joy of seeing students
learn the process of writing.
Her
Administrative Assistant, Missy McCallen, said, “The
book .. The topics are timely and deal with everyday
events in the life of an elementary student.
Each child will gain insight about their feelings
and learn to write effectively.”
Amelia
Bell, a Media
Specialist at Oak Ridge Schools’ Glenwood Elementary
school, has won a $200.00 “Teacher Mini-Grant” from
the Professional Educators of Tennessee Foundation.
Ms. Bell will use this grant to enhance the social
studies curriculum in the first and third grades.
The focus will be to build knowledge of American
symbols and citizenship for the purpose of developing good
citizens. Her
Principal, Pearl R. Goins, said, “Ms. Bell has already
proven to be a valuable asset.
… enhancing the social studies curriculum for
our first and third grades, but for also adding a
collaborative component that includes teachers.”
Valerie
Caldwell, an
English teacher at Milan High School, has won a $200.00
“Teacher Mini-Grant” from the Professional Educators
of Tennessee Foundation.
Ms. Caldwell will use this grant to purchase copies
of Carry Me Home, by William Lee Carter.
Her plan is to develop a curriculum guide and unit
plan for this novel.
This project would involve the students working
cooperatively in small groups doing research, making
models, and producing and original video on the novel. Her
Principal, Tim Warren, said, “Valerie Caldwell is an
excellent English teacher and brings great enthusiasm to
her classroom. … This would not only benefit Mrs.
Caldwell and her students but all of our English 10
students and teachers.”
Janet
Dickens, a
Kindergarten teacher at Fairlane Elementary School in
Macon County, has won a $200.00 “Teacher Mini-Grant”
from the Professional Educators of Tennessee Foundation. Ms. Dickens will use this grant to
complete the creation of a learning center approach.
This project will encourage children to have fun
while learning to “Think Out of the Box”. Her
Principal, Linda Smith, said, “Mrs. Janet Dickens is a
creative, and innovative, Kindergarten teacher who
challenges her students as she inspires them to learn.”
Susan
L. Galler, an
Inclusion Specialist at Oak Ridge Schools’ Preschool,
has won a $200.00 “Teacher Mini-Grant” from the
Professional Educators of Tennessee Foundation.
Ms. Galler will use this grant toward the purchase
of computer software to help parents learn how to use
visuals with their children at home.
It will be used with parents of children who learn
best through visual structure.
Her
Principal, Dr. Marian B. Phillips, said, “Ms. Galler is
a highly trained specialist who effectively works with
children and their families.
She is seeking … positive changes for children by
empowering families.”
Lisa
A. Walli, a
mathematics teacher at Campbell County High School, has
won two $200.00 “Teacher Mini-Grants” from the
Professional Educators of Tennessee Foundation.
Ms. Walli will use one grant to purchase a set of
calculators to teach decimals and fractions through the
use of story problems.
This grant will include creating a book of
student-developed problems to share with all staff.
She will use the second grant to purchase the
materials to teach students how to develop oral
presentations. These
presentations will now be updated to the use of
PowerPoint. Her
Assistant Principal, Ken Bruce, said, “The use of
calculators, and computer programs are key skills that our
students will need if they are to be successful in
today’s job market. … These grants will mean
additional help for our students.”
Melinda
White, a
teacher in Oak Ridge Schools’ Preschool Program, has won
a $200.00 “Teacher Mini-Grant” from the Professional
Educators of Tennessee Foundation.
Ms. White will use this grant toward the purchase
of a digital camera to document children’s progress by
making movies to share with the their parents at the end
of the year. Her
Principal, Dr. Marian B. Phillips, said, “Ms. White is a
highly trained specialist who effectively works with
children and their families.
She is seeking … provide a significant tool for
involving parents in their child’s school
experiences.”
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