To all the teachers who managed to submit their 2024-2025 grant applications by the May 31st deadline! Your dedication, determination, and effort is commendable. Applications are still under review. Our list of grantees will be announced soon, so stay tuned to find out what exciting teacher initiatives will be implemented next year!
GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT
2025-2026
Amanda Williamson & Lacie Hooks-Walker Gamble Elementary- 4th & 5th Math;
"Beyond the Algorithm: Deepening Conceptual Understanding through Innovative Online Learning"- "a project aimed at building student understanding and proficiency of mathematical concept through the implementation of ALEKs- a research-based online learning platform that promotes meaningful learning and fosters confidence in math by moving beyond rote procedures to a focus on core concepts and problem solving."
“Art Club Portfolio Project” – "a project designed to employ a unique set of art materials that will allow students with a passion for art to expand their knowledge in different mediums of paint, thereby empowering them to build up their individual unique portfolios. We applaud your effort to innovate and promote enhanced learning in the classroom!"
Caitlyn Hicks: Manning Elementary-
3rd-5th Art
"Bringing Art to Life Through Books"- a project designed to simultaneously challenge students to improve art and literacy skills by creating a library of art books that connect art lessons to the Inquiry Literacy Standards. "
Charlotte Driggers- East Clarendon HS- Art
Chelsie Cannon- Walker Gamble Elementary- 1st ELA, Math, Sci, SS
"Scholastic News"- "a project designed to provide 1st graders weekly access to current, exciting, and fun informational text that aligns with district and state standards, and provide teachers with fun and innovative ways to teach these topics."
"WGE's Glazed Garden"- "a service- learning project that focuses on school and community beautification through arts education."
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Jessie Welch-
Walker Gamble Elementary- 5th Gd. Ceramics
Lesley Watson-
Manning Early Childhood Center- Kindergarten- Reading
"Hands on Literacy" - "a project designed to provide each kindergarten student with their very own set of magnetic letters, magnetic board, and counters that will support phonemic and phonological awareness. This hands-on 'word work' building, decoding, and encoding promotes 1st grade readiness."
Season Johnson-
East Clarendon MS/HS- 6th-12th SEL/Literacy- Library
'"Reading Mentors" - "a project designed to simultaneously promote literacy; students' successful transition from elementary to middle school; and positive peer relationships through a reading mentorship program. Sixth graders and their HS reading "buddies" will engage in a variety of activities related to the books they read to build relationships, navigate the challenges of transitioning to a new school, and reignite an interest n reading books."
Crystal Bramlett-
Manning HS- 9th-12th Spanish
"Eventos en Espanol" - "a project designed to promote Spanish language learning through the reading of a weekly publication that empowers students to read about true events around the world while improving their ability to communicate in Spanish."
"Global Sound Artists"- "a project designed to introduce students to the science of sound and an exploration of music through hands-on investigations and experiments, instrument builds, and communicating with a partner class in a different country."
Jennifer Mongold-
Manning Early Childhood Center- 1st-3rd SS & Sci
Dr. Jordan Jefferson-
Manning High- 9th-12th - Music Education (Band)
"Enhancing Access and Excellence in Brass Music Education" - "This initiative seeks to increase equitable access to quality brass instruction and equipment... in order to foster creative expression, and bridge opportunity gaps in music programs by providing necessary resources for sustained student engagement."
"Powerful Pathways Using Virtual Reality" - "a project designed to transform "Career Central" into a place that empowers learners with the most up-to-date technology and resources... a hub that supports their academic and career journey."
Lara Kolb, Director -
Clarendon County Adult Education Career Pathways
Michelle Weaver-
Walker Gamble Elementary- 2nd-5th- ELA Library
"Wonderbook Read-Alouds"- "Innovative in design and appealing to students in 2nd-5th grade, the Wonderbook Library is designed to cultivate the love of reading and improve literacy skills by developing vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension, through the use of a wide selection of print books with accompanying ready-to-play audiobook inside the front cover."
Patricia Avant -
Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary - 2nd Gd. Science
"iSpark: The Mobile STEM Lab"-
"an initiative with the goal of bringing hands-on, interactive STEM activities directly to students at schools and libraries across the district. Using a collection of IPads, the lab will provide students with the power to learn coding, robotics, 3D design, and augmented reality, and enable teachers to easily integrate technology-embedded lessons, which are standards-based in science and computer science."
"A South Carolina Garden"- "This Service-Learning project focuses on school and community beautification through science education."
Sheri Sims-
East Clarendon MS/HS - 6th-8th Science
Takelia Hammett- Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary- K-5- ELA/Reading
"Digital Game-Based Learning and Noise Canceling Headphones for Reading Intervention"- "a project with a the goal of utilizing android tablets and noise canceling headphones to support student-centered reading intervention; active learning; student discovery of their learning abilities; and increased attention and concentration."
Wanda House-
Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary- 3rd Gd. ELA
"Closing the Reading Gap of Struggling Readers" - "a project designed to enhance reading intervention for tier 2-3 students, particularly ESL students through the use of a supplemental "Smart Reading Program. Powered by AI technology, the program provides the effectiveness of 1-1 tutoring and provides critical data collection for teachers and parents to track student progress."
2024 - 2025 Grantees
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JENNIFER PARKER: Walker Gamble Elementary; K-5 Physical Education:; "ARE WE THERE YET?;" - "A class set of Brunson Compasses will be used in a creative, hands-on, and very practical unit on orienting, which is being able to navigate using a compass."
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JESSIE WELCH: Walker Gamble Elementary School; 4th-5th Grade Art Class; "CUPS OF JOY” - "A project aimed at expanding the ceramics program to reach more students by adding an additional pottery wheel and related supplies."
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KIM FERRARI: Manning High School; 9th Grade English; "ACTIVE STUDENTS FOR ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT"- "This project aims to enhance the learning environment by introducing standing desks and active seating options….incorporating flexible seating and movement-friendly furniture, thereby creating a more dynamic and health conscious classroom that promotes better focus, engagement and collaboration among students."
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LORI JOHNSON: Manning High School; 9-12 Physical Education; "ACTIVE STUDENTS FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE"- "This project aims to provide new PE gear including pedometers... This new equipment will help teachers offer a wider range of activities and get students more exited and active in PE. Students are more motivated to participate in physical exercise when choices are provided that match their interest and ability levels."
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RUTH GARTH: Scott's Branch High School; 11th Grade Social Studies; "BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE"- "A series of three educational field trips that extend learning beyond the classroom by exposing students to varied and numerous historical exhibitions that directly relate to course content included on the end-of-course exams."
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​​​SABRINA MCLEOD: Manning Junior High School; 7th grade Math; "BUILDING A THINKING CLASSROOM"- "The implementation of 14 practices that help move students from rote memorization to truly thinking through problems and understanding what they are doing and why, with the help of vertical nonpermanent surfaces that encourage student collaboration."​​
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TERRI HARRELSON: Manning Elementary School; 5th Grade Math, Sci, ELA, SS; "21ST CENTURY LEARNING & GROWING" -"STEAM-based lessons and activities using Ozobot Evo– technology that prepares teachers to bring coding and creativity into the classroom. This initiative aims to promote the 4 C’s: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Creativity."​
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WILLETTE SHEARD: Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary School; 1st Grade - All subjects; "INTERACTIVE E-BOOK CREATIONS”- "This project involves guiding students in writing, illustrating, & publishing their own interactive e-books on topics they are passionate about. The project will foster collaboration, critical thinking, and technical proficiency."