WOCCISD Education Foundation Awards $14,600 in Grants to West Orange-Stark Teachers for Innovative Classroom Initiatives
The West Orange-Cove CISD Education Foundation has awarded $14,600 in grants to West Orange-Stark teachers to support innovative classroom projects designed to enhance student learning. The funding will provide hands-on educational experiences for students across multiple campuses, from early childhood education to high school.
Among the grant recipients is Joy Courtier, a North Early Learning Center (NELC) teacher who received $600 for her project, “Hatching Curiosity: Exploring the Life Cycle of a Chicken.” This initiative will offer students the unique experience of incubating, hatching, and brooding young chickens, providing hands-on learning opportunities that foster curiosity and understanding of biological processes.
At West Orange-Stark Middle School, art teacher Michael Randall was awarded $1,500 to purchase a vinyl cutter and press. This equipment will enable art students to design and create custom items, enhancing their creative skills and practical understanding of art production.
Amanda Reynolds, also from West Orange-Stark Middle School, received $2,500 to invest in classroom manipulatives. These tools will be used to make learning more engaging, interactive, and imaginative for her students, encouraging active participation in the learning process.
At West Orange-Stark High School, Mr. William Hollifield was awarded a $10,000 grant to fund the purchase of a CNC Plasma Cutter. This advanced equipment will benefit all Career and Technical Education (CTE) students, allowing them to create various steel products and gain valuable hands-on experience in manufacturing and design.
Since its establishment in 2011, the WOCCISD Education Foundation has been dedicated to enriching teaching, inspiring learning, and maximizing innovative opportunities for students within the district. By partnering with the community, the foundation aims to provide funding for educational experiences not typically available through traditional funding sources.
The foundation is actively seeking new members and donations from the community to continue supporting these innovative projects. For more information about the WOCCISD Education Foundation and ways to get involved, please visit HTTPS://www.woccisd.net/apps/pages/WOC_EducationFoundation.
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