Cheers of joy could be heard across GCISD on Friday, December 13, as the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation surprised GCISD educators with Star Teaching Grants. In total, the GCEF is awarding $43,427 to 28 educators. Grants are presented annually thanks to GCEF’s year-long fundraising efforts to support and enhance existing programs, current district initiatives or new pilot programs. To learn more about the grants or support the foundation, visit the GCEF website.
Congratulations to this year’s Star Teaching Grant recipients:
Bear Creek Elementary
Michelle Brosi, $1,800 for “Sensory Literacy Room”
Bransford Elementary
Ashley Benson, $2,298.48 for “Bring Music Into the Arts Integrated Classroom”
Joy Gibson, $2,000 for “Math Manipulatives”
Cannon Elementary
Valerie Balbaugh, $2,500 for “Strengthening Foundational Skills through Purposeful Play”
Tricia Jones, $2,800 for “Making Math in Engaging through VR”
Glenhope Elementary
Joe Parthemore, $650 for “Coding Circuits”
Jayne Williky, $2541 for “Take Home a Book, Take Home an Opportunity”
Grapevine Elementary
Kerri Hendrickson, $300 for “Science Leveled Reader Library”
Catherine Husby, $600 for “Connected Texts Readers for Small Group Instruction”
Heritage Elementary
Candrease Barnett, $800 for “Cultivating Sustainability Through School Gardens”
Ashley Marsh, $1,000 for “Stands for Orff Instruments”
Timberline Elementary
Elyse Hahne, $370 for “Boosting Student Engagement - Color Printer”
Irene Sotelo, $2,800 for “Document Cameras: A Superior Tool for Teaching”
Cristina Williams, $1,000 for “Ready for i-Ready”
Colleyville Middle School
Nathan Barker, $900 for “Laminated Desk Maps”
Cross Timbers Middle School
Dr. Karen Otto, $650 for “Crack the Code”
Collegiate Academy
Kristinia Haney, $665.88 for “Illuminating Theatrical Design”
Colleyville Heritage High School
Tanner Hannah, $500 for “Solar Telescope”
Cameron A. Mumford, $500 for “Vocal Recording Studio Kit”
Grapevine High School
Dan Marek, $2,040 for “Physics WavElementary School”
Ashli Morris, $2,500 for “Preparing Tomorrow's Forensic Scientists”
Doug Poteet, $2,500 for “Automotive Shop”
Julee R. Sanders, $2,500 for “Genetic Engineering for Everyday Applications”
English/Language Arts/Reading and Special Education
Meredith Burns, $5,380 for “Turbo Start Introduction to Dyslexia Intervention”
Special Education
Ruby Brock, $750 for “Structured Classroom Supplemental Support”
Story note: Three grants are yet to be announced.