- April 29, 2024
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Of 45 Dell Trayer grant applications, 26 classroom projects received grant support.
Students in Cathie Zanella’s, Jerri Berry’s and Michele Mantell’s fourth-grade Bunnell Elementary School classes will soon be planting and cultivating fruits, vegetables and herbs in a school garden. They’ll keep journals, complete with growth/watering charts, and work in groups to construct solar ovens.
When it’s harvest time, they’ll use their crops for cooking, on camera-recorded Rachel Ray-type shows, all the while improving their math, science, writing and technology skills.
Like all Dell Trayer grant recipients, Bunnell’s “Sunshine in Our Kitchen” project was chosen Sept. 23 by a panel of seven judges for exceptional hands-on learning innovation.
The School Board recognized each teacher chosen by the program Tuesday, Oct. 18, at its regular meeting.
Of 45 total applications submitted, 26 projects were chosen as the “best of the best,” receiving a combined $31,000 in grants.
Annually, the Flagler County Education Foundation leads the charge in promoting teacher applications to Dell Trayer funds. This year, the initiative was chaired by Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates Executive Vice President Rebecca DeLorenzo.
Grant funds are accumulated throughout the year from the One 4 the Kids program, a collection of about 500 school employees who donate at least $1 per pay period to the program. Employee dollars are matched by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, a statewide organization which serves as a conduit for business and philanthropic investment in Florida classrooms.
AND THE WINNERS ARE …
Recipients of the 2011-2012 Dell Trayer teacher grants, are as follows:
Bunnell Elementary
Habitat Exploration: Pamela Stolsworth, Dione Wilcox
Let the Games Begin! (math Olympics): Donna Lightsey, Melissa Atkinson-Brock, Marina Jarova
Sunshine in our Kitchen: Cathie Zanella, Jerri Berry, Michele Mantell
Warm Wishes: Abra Seay, Bonnie Warren
Belle Terre Elementary
Belle Terre Museum of Arts & Sciences: Jill Tillis, Ana Fajardo, Sherree Madorma, Stephanie Waldner
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!: Claire Ledrich, Catherine Ryan
From the STEMs to the Routes of Science: Ana Fajardo
Guitar Heros: Lynelle Clark
Let the Games Begin: Catherine Ryan
Memoir Writing Accompanies by Arcimboldo Style: Sherree Madorma
Buddy Taylor Middle
Kitchen Chemistry Labs: Michelle Coolican, Becky Steen
Flagler Palm Coast High
Peer Academic Support System:
Jacqueline McKeown, Frances DeLane
Recycling Ed. Expanded: Trish Reonas
Flagler Technical Institute
America the Beautiful: Susan Brady, Barbara Ryan, Ann Seppala
Indian Trails Middle
Plenty of Leafy Greens Community Project: Suzanna Haibon, Catina Robinson, Bridget Fries, Dana Hausen
STEM-ologists of ITMS: Dana Hausen, Cheryl Parks, Lori Vondiezelski, Jeanne Wood
Students as Grant Writers: Dana Hausen
Matanzas High School
Designing a Green Way: Melissa Fox, Kara Min
Hydroponic Garden Bottles: Wendy Vidor
Princess Place Legacy Program
Hala Laquidara, Libby Webb
The Crew Log Creation: Corinne Schaefer
Old Kings Elementary School
Certainly Science: Margaret Campanella, Irene Page
Lending a Helping Paw: Deirdre Turner, Kathy Aylwin, Libby Viviano
Pathways Academy
Pathways in the Sand: Brian Tuttle
Phoenix Academy
Branching Out: Tammie Gray, Melissa Castaneda, Sarah Robbins, Sue Noble
Rymfire Elementary
Health Technology-Based Projects: Janene Neal
*For details, call 437-7526.
