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WOCCISD Education Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Recipients: Empowering Innovation in Education
The WOCCISD Education Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s educational grants totaling $20,000, a testament to the dedication and innovation of educators within our community. These grants, aimed at fostering creativity and enhancing the learning experience, have been awarded to five outstanding teachers from West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District.
The following educators have been selected for the 2023 grants:
1. Amanda Reynolds, NELC – Motor Skills & Play Therapy (Montessori walls and gym equipment)
2. Ola Conner, NELC – Musical Garden
3. Jenafer Istre, NELC – Let’s Get Those Gross Motor Muscles Pumping (3-wheel scooters)
4. Mary Alfaro, WOSE- Kinder Garden
5. Kandi Jolivette, WOSE- Love Grows Here (a greenhouse)
Each recipient has exhibited exceptional commitment and creativity in their approach to education. The grants they have received will enable them to implement innovative educational projects in their classrooms, enriching the educational journey for their students in ways that are both imaginative and impactful.
“We are thrilled to support these passionate educators in their quest to bring innovation to the classrooms of WOCCISD,” said Ruth Hancock, Vice President of the WOCCISD Education Foundation. “We are confident that the projects funded by these grants will inspire, engage, and empower students, laying the foundation for a brighter and more successful future.”
The Foundation extends its gratitude to all the educators who applied for the grants. The dedication and creativity displayed throughout the application process were genuinely inspiring. Although only a limited number of grants could be awarded this year, the Foundation acknowledges the efforts of all applicants and encourages them to continue their innovative pursuits in education.
For more information about the WOCCISD Education Foundation and its initiatives, please visit https://www.woccisd.net/apps/pages/WOC_EducationFoundation
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