BEF Awards 16 Innovation Grants
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Congratulations to the following Berkley Schools staff members for receiving a Fall 2023 Berkley Education Foundation Innovation-Grant. The BEF funds innovative project requests, special materials to enhance lessons and educational technology. Innovation-Grants are for more than basic classroom supplies. They are an opportunity for staff members to be creative, push the envelope and expand learning for students. The BEF has an annual $15,000 allocation to support Innovation-Grants.
Adult Transition
- Jennifer Plater, Field Trip to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Anderson Middle School
- Heather Roesner, Build in Supports for our Classroom Routine
Angell Elementary School
- Julie McKeeman, Giving Bricks a Second Life
- Meghan Thomas, SumBlox for Sum Math Fun
- Lauren Wexler, Bringing Books to Life in 1st Grade
- Kellie Zimcosky, Making Math Concrete with SumBlox
Berkley Building Blocks
- Lea Austin, Support for Social/Emotional/Behavioral Needs
- Berkley High School
- Joe Fredal, Kitchen Equipment
- Sarah Noble, Piano Unit Grant
- Mary Martinuzzi, Sensory Supplies
- Kim Sclafini, Microenterprise for ASD Students
Burton Elementary School
- Lauren Rentrop, Classroom Cookbook Project - Part 2
- Madison Steinbaugh & Emily Sroka, Blue Jay Coffee Cart
Norup International School
- Prima Dailey, “The Dailey Dose” Podcast - Innovative Podcasting Equipment
Rogers Elementary School
- Carli Jones, Rogers Coffee Cart