Congratulations to the 2024 MCPASD Education Foundation Inspiration Grant recipients!
The Education Foundation Inspiration Fund supports MCPASD teachers and staff, offering inspiring learning opportunities to students in the District. The fund also supports efforts to create equitable access to those opportunities, with awards ranging from $250 to $2,500.
This year, the foundation proudly honored 15 educators with a total of $14,505 in grant funding.
The 'surprise squad' had a blast dropping in at each school to share the awards with our honorees. Each honoree was greeted with exciting fanfare, including music, balloons, and well-deserved applause!
It takes many great people and resources to get incredible ideas off the ground. We appreciate the support of the MCPASD Education Foundation and are so excited to see these amazing projects come to life!
Listed below are the winners and their exciting projects:
Abby Otteson | Middleton High School
New technology for art classrooms to help students engage in their artwork and offer new learning options
Aisha Myers | Middleton High School
Support with transportation and boarding costs for Black and Latino Student Union members to tour colleges and cultural institutions
Cyrus Weaver | Middleton High School
Transportation and admission costs for two field trips that deepen the learning of the AP African American course
Erin Hommowun | Middleton High School
Vertical whiteboards for math classrooms to help increase student engagement
Genna Shapiro | Middleton High School
Specialized bilingual training for Social Workers to support Spanish-speaking high school students and families
LaRon Ragsdale | Middleton High School
Business Hub materials
Bryelle Coleman | Kromrey Middle School
Supplies for students and faculty to create a mural in the Black Student Union classroom
Tricia Everett | Kromrey Middle School
5th Grade reading project; The Wild Robot
Amanda Struckmeyer | West Middleton Elementary School
New shelving to promote books with specific themes
Marnie Hyland | Pope Farm Elementary School
Art tools to support work with recycled materials
Kristine Bell | Northside Elementary School
Durable resources and equipment to support diverse learners
Elyse Grothaus | Park Elementary School
Alternative furniture and seating options to improve self-regulation and classroom success
Sara Arnholz | Early Learning Center
Playground adaptations to support inclusive outdoor play for all students
Gerilynn Rohrer | Cardinal Academy
Credit card reader for the student-run business, Cardinal Coffee
