Calvert County Public Schools is proud to announce the most recent recipients of the Calvert School Foundation grants to foster creative approaches to education. Members of the Board of Directors reviewed nineteen proposals and selected eight to be funded for a total cost of just over $12,500.00.
Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “This is what we hoped to be able to do with the establishment of our foundation. Help teachers explore their creative ideas.”
The eight proposals that will be funded this year are:
“We Are on Our Way, Using Tools like Mathematicians and Scientists”
Deanna Coughlin, Windy Hill Elementary School
This project will use dry-erase tables in combination with research-based strategies to enhance student access to curriculum and skills needed to be college and career ready.
“What Can An 8th Grader do at American Chestnut Land Trust?”
Chelsea Gallihugh, Mill Creek Middle School
This grant will provide students the opportunity to engage in activities related to protecting biodiversity, identifying sources of pollution and demonstrate real jobs in the conservation field.
“SIOP Sensational Strategies”
Rebecca Gladfelter, Beach Elementary and Calvert Middle Schools
SIOP Sensational Strategies are interactive, engaging, student-centered strategies that engage students through listening, speaking, reading, writing, collaboration and movement.
“Solving Algebraic Equations for All”
Amy Hamilton, Northern Middle School
This program will impact students from Northern, Plum Point, and Windy Hill Middle Schools. Student outcomes will include solving algebraic equations correctly and increased self-esteem in solving equations, which lead to higher test scores and increased ability to solve more complex equations in future math courses.
“Whiteboard Tables”
Sandra Hickin, Dowell Elementary School