Lincoln County Area Retired School Personnel Award Classroom Grants
Three $200 grants were awarded recently to several local teachers. These funds will enable them to purchase supplies that will enhance their classroom instruction.
Classroom Grant Applications were distributed to each of the four county public school districts (Silex, Elsberry, Troy and Winfield) and were open to those teaching Pre-K through 12th grade. Teachers were asked to describe their class and how the funds would be used. Applications were submitted by teachers from three of the four districts.
Jill Kinion, Silex Kindergarten teacher, plans to use her grant to purchase a document camera for classroom instruction.
Sherry Hollenbeck, Special Education, Algebra 1 and Physical Science teacher at Troy Ninth Grade Center, will use her grant money to buy two triple beam balances and 12 calculators so the students in her class do not have to share equipment to complete assignments. This will allow for more student engagement and interest.
Courtney Kirwan, Art Teacher at Winfield Middle school, shared that last year, the department’s kiln (pottery oven) was repaired and instruction in clay art could again be offered. Currently, students are using pencils and paperclips to do their sculpting. Ms. Kirwan plans to purchase the appropriate supplies to correctly teach her class.
The Lincoln County Area School Personnel plan to make these Classroom Grants available each year to our local school districts. Members feel it is a great way to thank our local teachers for encouraging a new generation of lifelong learners.
