Brownwood Education Foundation Announces 2017 Classroom Grants

During the BISD Convocation ceremony held on August 14 for faculty and staff, the Brownwood Education Foundation awarded its 2017 Classroom Grants for Innovate Teaching.  Applications for grant funds were received during May and early June of this year, after which a committee of Foundation board members and representatives from BISD Administration reviewed the requests and selected the 2017 recipients.
 
Those chosen to receive grants were:

• Angela Fabbiani, BISD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, received a grant of $1,204.78 for her initiative entitled “Building Thinkers through Engaging Learning Experiences.”
• Patricia Sanchez, Woodland Heights Elementary teacher, received a grant of $1,800 for her initiative entitled “Listening Centers.”
• Angie Bertrand, Woodland Heights Elementary teacher, received a grant of $713.90 for her initiative entitled “Math Reads.”
• Kristi Owen, BHS teacher, received a grant of $1,320.00 for a team initiative entitled “K’nex to Understanding DNA, Replication and Transcription.”
• Robert Howington, BMS Shop teacher, received a grant of $3,734.00 for the purchase of a Saw Stop Table Saw with enhanced safety features to replace a 50-year old saw.
• Meghan Blake, Northwest Elementary librarian, received a grant of $936.86 for her initiative entitled “STEM Marketplace.”
• Julie Mize, BMS Art teacher, received a grant of $2,006.20 for a potter’s wheel.
• Teresa Brandstetter, BMS teacher, received a grant of $174.80, for her initiative entitled “Lighting Makes All the Difference.”

 
Of 18 grant requests received, the Brownwood Education Foundation funded eight initiatives, with funding for three other requests coming from either district or donated funds. 
 
The Brownwood Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which raises funds to support Brownwood ISD through innovate teaching grants, Distinguished and Rising Star Teacher Awards, and teacher appreciation efforts.  To support the Foundation, please visit www.supportbisd.com or attend the Foundation’s 2nd Annual Lion’s Pride Gala: A 40’s Affair scheduled for October 14, 2017, at the Brownwood Regional Airport hanger.  Tickets are available on the website, at the Brownwood ISD Central Office or the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce.  Foundation Board Members also have tickets available for sale.