Tyler, Texas — The Chapel Hill Independent School District Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Innovative Grants, totaling $25,000 in funding. These grants will empower 20 dedicated teachers and staff members across the district to bring their innovative ideas to life and enhance the educational experience for our students.
The Innovative Education Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches to the accomplishment of the program's objectives. Chapel Hill Education Foundation offers teachers and administrators the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects to support higher levels of student learning.
“We are excited to award these staff members the funding to create and implement new ideas and initiatives for the district. By providing these grants, the Chapel Hill ISD Education Foundation is particularly excited about how these grants will reflect our dedication to fostering educational excellence and innovation within the district,” said Elissa Thompson, the Executive Director of the Education Foundation and Director of Communications for the district.
The awarded grants cover a diverse range of subjects and initiatives, from science and technology to arts and literacy and touch all five of the campuses. Each project offers a unique approach to foster student development and academic growth.
Grant Recipients:
Craig McFarlin, Chapel Hill High School
Chloe Rivera, Chapel Hill High School
Leah Smith, Chapel Hill High School
Lauryn Campos, Chapel Hill High School
Chapel Hill Junior High LifeSkills
Audrey Parcell, Chapel Hill Junior High
Kissam Intermediate STEAAM Program
Anna Tarbutton, Kissam Intermediate
Destiney Kissam, Kissam Intermediate
Mayra Escobedo, Kissam Intermediate
Mayra Escobedo, Kreshunda Gipson & Laura Walsh, Kissam Intermediate
Claudia Fuentes & Joanna Esparza, Wise Elementary
Kelly Marshall, Jackson Elementary
Kristin Kervin, Jackson Elementary
Marcy McLeod, Jackson Elementary
Katherine Bailey, Jackson Elementary
Gricelda Cruz, Jackson Elementary
Morgan Martinez, Jackson Elementary
Guadalupe Brown, Jackson Elementary
Amelia Chavez, Jackson Elementary
For more information about the CHISD Education Foundation and its programs, please visit www.chisdef.org. Photos have been shared on the Facebook page.