Nearly $20,000 awarded for student learning
The McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) has awarded grant funds of nearly $20,000 to 23 projects from the school district that extend learning opportunities and promote innovation and creativity for students, both in and outside the classroom.
Teachers at all levels requested up to $1,000 to support additional educational projects including play-based learning, musical instruments, reading activities and financial literacy; and many other enrichment opportunities.
- Anna Gradek, Patton Middle School, $959.60 for “What’s better than badminton? Goodminton”
- Wendy Autencio-Brooker, Memorial Elementary, $819.99 for “Learning by Playing with Brainballs”
- Molly Hay, Memorial Elementary, $836.00 for “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”
- Heidi Sumner, Duniway Middle School, $1,000 for “‘Dear Younger Me’ Writing Workshop”
- Brian Bixler, multiple schools, $882.64 for “Students Start Your Engines”
- Angela Yochum, Wascher Elementary, $934.95 for “Pickleball Fun”
- Kellie Morris, Grandhaven Elementary, $990.22 for “Play Based Learning in Pre-K”
- Lori McGreal, McMinnville High School, $1,000 for “Fiction Fuels Learning!”
- Lindsey Barske, Wascher Elementary, $990 for “Ukuleles for the Wascher Music Room”
- Cameron Gallop, Buel Elementary, $420.75 for “Windows and Mirrors: A Classroom Library That Represents and Reflects Its Students”
- Ashley Hernandez, Newby Elementary, $676.61 for “INDIana Code: Lost In Second Grade”
- Sara Sanchez, Patton Middle School, $992.06 for “Tools of the Trade”
- Emilie Strong, Columbus Elementary, $179.40 for “SEL Book Files to Go”
- Miranda Medrano, Columbus Elementary, $575 for “Bilingual Bee”
- Christine Garrison, McMinnville High School, $600.61 for “Creating Opportunities”
- Megan Sandmann, Duniway Middle School, $1,000 for “Community Poetry: Exploring Nature & Individual Expression”
- Deanne Motz, Duniway Middle School, $1,000 for “Creating Commerce Savvy Citizens”
- Sarah McBride, Grandhaven Elementary, $1,000 for “Monday Funday- Every School Day Counts”
- Mark Arneson, Grandhaven Elementary, $932.75 for “Novel Study: From Striving to Thriving”
- Debbie Williams, McMinnville High School, $997.08 for “CTP Print Shop”
- Maureen Tracy, multiple schools, $1,000 for “Wonderbooks & Playways! (Helping Students Achieve Grade Level Reading Goals)”
- Sarah Breyer, McMinnville High School, $996.06 for “Business pathway convention activity”
- Lance Trantham, Buel Elementary, $819.99 for “Brain Ball”