The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring Cycle of Thank-A-Teacher Grants. More than $6,500 was awarded. We thank all donors and supporters who have made this program possible. Grant recipients included: North Decatur Schools
Jackie Blair - Sensation Station for grades K-6
Elizabeth Fry - Mother's Day project involving second graders and high school ag students
Katy Prairie - Sketchbooks for third graders
Linda Smith - KEVA planks for second grade STEM learning
Brittany Welsh - STEM Learning for second graders
South Decatur Schools
Donnie Barber - Virtual field trips for 8th grade US History students
Lisa Bryant - United States/Capitals Projects for fifth graders
Felicia Harrison - Purchase novels for 7th graders
Kay Smith - 3D printer to calculate volumes for 12th-grade calculus students
Nicole Stone - Intervention Library for grades K-6
Greensburg Community Schools
Kym Bausback - Sensory bins for fifth graders
Emily Baute - Writing center for preschoolers
Virgie Dugle - All Hands on Deck Project for special education students
Ivory Gunter - Paperback novels for fifth graders
Heather Huffmeyer - Writing center for preschoolers
Pam Pratt - English learners reading program for second and third graders
St. Mary's School
Jennifer Blankman - STEM activities for first graders
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Denise Collins - Adjustable portable basketball system for school playground
Stephanie Ogle - Online math fact fluency program for third through fifth grades
The next round of Thank-a-Teacher Grants will be available to apply from September 1 - September 30. For more information on DCCF's grantmaking efforts, please contact Alex Sefton at 812.662.6364 or alex@dccfound.org
