BEF Awards 15 Fall Innovation-Grants
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
If you’d like to donate to the BEF to support the Grant program, you can do so online.