Mini-grants support 21 teachers’ projects

ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of their fall semester teacher mini-grants. 

These mini-grants will allow 21 Ashland County educators to implement innovative programs and projects to advance student learning, both in and outside their classrooms.

Grants totaled $5,441 from ACSF and $18,093 from ACCF. The following teachers received grants:

Ashland City Schools Foundation

• Martha Bickley, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Talk with the World.”
• Jacqueline Thacker, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.”
• David Thompson, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Hidden Wonders under the Microscope.”
• Kara Young, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Books Help the WRITE Stuff.”

Ashland County Community Foundation

• Zane Aleman, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for “Musical Instrument Maintenance.”
• Travis Beck, Taft Intermediate School, received a grant for “Making Test Prep/Review Fun!”
• Ryane Briggs, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Arrow to Arrow Mentoring.”
• Amy Chandler, Reagan Elementary School, received a grant for “News-o-matic.”
• Elizabeth Condit, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Sensory/Flexible Seating.”
• Shari Harlan, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader.”
• Kelsey Kenney, Loudonville High School, received a grant for “Exploring Our Job and Life Skills.”
• Kristen Leiby, Mapleton Elementary School, received a grant for “Strong Hands.”
• Andrew Lewellen, Hillsdale Middle School, received a grant for “All About Animation” and supplies.
• Julie McDonnell, Taft Intermediate School, received a grant for “Ready Set Go-The Kinesthetic Classroom.”
• Tracy Morgan, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Real Life Field Scientists.”
• Alexandria Paulino, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “STEM in action!”
• Monica Ralpj, Mapleton Middle School, received a grant for “Promoting Positive Participation in the Post Pandemic Pupil.”
• Aimee Ross, Loudonville High School, received a grant for “The Art and Science of ‘Appreciology:’ Becoming Leaders.”
• Kelly Shetler, C.E. Budd School, received a grant for “Time for Kids.”
• Valerie Welday, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Grow our Classroom Library!”
• Kyle Wissel, Hillsdale High School, received a grant for “Understanding History through an American Musical.”

Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are currently accepting applications for spring semester teacher mini-grants. Grant requests should be for programs and projects that are not covered by school budgets.

Any K-12 teacher from any school in Ashland County may apply online at www.ashlandforgood.org/grants by January 15. Applicants from the Ashland City School district will be considered for ACSF grants, and all applicants will be considered for ACCF grants. Questions should be directed to Kristin Aspin, Chief Program Officer, Ashland County Community Foundation, at (419) 281-4733 or kristin@ashlandforgood.org.

About Ashland City Schools Foundation: Ashland City Schools Foundation promotes excellence in academics, the arts and athletics while providing educational opportunities for all students and educators in the Ashland City School District.

About Ashland County Community Foundation: Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. ACCF has awarded over $22 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.