Congratulations to the 2024 Classroom Grant recipients!
Recipient, Project Title, School
Adriana Adams, “Literacy & Math Materials for English Language Learners”, Bloomer
Taylor Anderson, “Integrating Sensory Into Instruction”, Rue
Jenna Armentrout, “Sensory Needs”, Carter Lake
Natalie Bantz, “Enhancing Math and Literacy Skills in Preschool”, Early Learning Center
Elizabeth Becker, “Rebuilding a Functional, Welcoming Classroom Community”, Longfellow
Trevor Best, “TAG Wilson VEX Robotics”, Wilson
Amanda Biller, “Invitation to Play”, College View
Dan Black, “Soundtrap - Music Technology”, Kirn
Katie Bockenstedt, “Flexible and Calm Learners”, Franklin
Janell Boes, “Writing with Confidence”, Bloomer
Amber Brown, “Enhancing Learning Environments Through Flexible Seating”, Lewis & Clark
Stacy Brown, “Big Work for Little Hands”, Bloomer
Mariah Cain, “Flexible Learning,'“ Hoover
Ashley Cavanaugh, “Hands-on Reading”, Franklin
Melissa Clark, “A Little More Like Home”, Hoover
Ashlee Cressey, “Flexible Seating for Focused Students”, Edison
Karen Darling, “Classroom Organization”, Carter Lake
Shawn Darrington, “Alternative Classroom Seating”, Lewis & Clark
Lindy Dugger, “Engage Me in Preschool”, Early Learning Center
Kumari Durick, “Digital Photography”, College View
Jordon Dzingle-Schmitt, “Building Thinking Classrooms”, Kirn
Taylor Edson, “Sensory in Kindergarten”, Longfellow
Emma Eickholt, Alonna Bascue, & Alex Martinez, “Third Grade Fidgets”, Franklin
Emily Erlbacher, “Boogie Boards in English 9”, Thomas Jefferson
Jennifer Fulks, “Sensory Room Update”, Roosevelt
Jenni Funk-Blazek, “Teaching Social Emotional Curriculum Through Literacy and Hands on Experiences”, Early Learning Center
Sarah Gillman, “TimeKettle Earbuds and Ipads”, Kirn
Michelle Griffen, “Playing to Learn”, Early Learning Center
Jenifer Hargrave, “Empowering Student Inquiry and Agency!”, College View
Kathy Hart, “Empowering Student Inquiry and Agency!”, College View
Rob Hart, “Growing Bodies and Minds Through Outdoor Play”, Franklin
Brittnee Haynie, "Embedded Learning Opportunities during Gross Motor Activities”, Early Learning Center
Breanna Heard, “Classroom Materials”, Early Learning Center
Julie Heinicke, “Flexible Seating”, Hoover
Malia Hendricks, “Flexible Learners!”, Longfellow
Amy Hornberg, “Marvelous Math Mania!”, Kirn
Douglas Johnson, “Impact TAG”, Kirn
Krista Johnson, “Making Music with the Makey Makey”, College View
Bev Johnsonn, “Hands-on Letter/Word building System”, Longfellow
Tina Jones & Kerri Presser, “Growing Outdoor Learning Centers for Growing Minds,” Early Learning Center
Brittany Jura, “Hands-on Reading”, Franklin
Kristi Kenny, “Communication for ALL”, Bloomer & Rue
Shauna Kephart, “Classroom Grant Application 23-24”, Longfellow
Roberta Kessler, “Classroom Library”, Roosevelt
Heidi Kirsch, “Franklin Music Room Flexible Seating”, Franklin
Abby Kjos, “Engaging Phonics Activities in First Grade”, Franklin
Brittany Kraft, “Melting Pot of Learning”, Lewis & Clark
Taylor Larson, “National Geographic Kids Magazines”, Edison
McKenzie Lenihan, “Little Longfellow Lions Love to Play”, Longfellow
Becky Liston, “Learning by Working and Playing Together”, College View
Kate Livingston, “Take Home Books”, Bloomer
Kelli Maiwald, “Maiwald Dramatic Career Play”, Early Learning Center
Steve Mandelko, “Technical Theatre & Production: Compound Miter Saw and Stand”, Abraham Lincoln
Nichole Markel, “Comfy Preschool”, Hoover
Diana Marr & Carie Mann, “Classroom Headphones”, Rue
Taylor Matuszeski, “Audio Equipment - Solo/Ensemble Festival, Sectionals & Performance Assessments”, Abraham Lincoln
Allison Meyer, “Science of Reading Classroom Materials”, Edison
Jada Miller, “Read All About It!”, Kirn
Trisha Nielsen, “Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales”, Edison
Julisa Novotny, “Engaging ELA”, Kirn
Jennifer Pearce, “Engagement, Connection and Hands-On Learning”, College View
Danielle Philmon, “Name That Letter”, College View
Preschool Team, “Integrating Inquiry”, College View
Trista Pitt, “Hands on High Frequency Words and Reading Fluency Practice Grant”, Carter Lake & Franklin
Sara Pruss, “Solidifying Foundational Skills for K-2”, Edison
Kelsey Rankin, “Wobble and Kick”, Hoover
Stephanie Ryan, “Counseling Center Comfort”, Thomas Jefferson
Tracy Schimonitz, “Raising Achievement Through High Engagement & Student Agency In All Content Areas”, Bloomer
Meghan Sewing, “Preschool Center Enhancement Materials”, Early Learning Center
Rachel Shanks, “Stimulate and Activate!”, Lewis & Clark
Angel Simons, “Growing Our Social Emotional Skills Through Literacy”, Edison
Andrea Smith, “Neat and Tidy Writing”, Lewis & Clark
Mandy Stark, “Here Froggy Froggy”, Kirn
Kelly Sutherland, “Time For Kids Classroom Magazine”, Roosevelt
Emily Sward, “Sensory Exploration/Transition Readiness”, Early Learning Center
Robert Tellgren, “Smooth Sailing: Navigating Learning with Soft Starts”, Lewis & Clark
Miranda Tudehope, “Artistic Learning”, Lewis & Clark
Miranda Tudehope, “Let The Learning Begin With Clay”, Bloomer
Kristen Vonnahme, “Science of Reading Supports”, Lewis & Clark
Sarah Wenzl, “Headphones for 1st Grade”, Bloomer
Richard Wettengel, “Fish Iowa”, Kanesville
Lauren Wilcox, “Reading and Writing”, Lewis & Clark
Michael Yauney, “Scan It Up”, Abraham Lincoln