Immaculate High School Teachers Awarded Educational Grants

At the Foundations in Education reception held at Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Museum, Immaculate High School teachers Anthony D’Ausilio and Anthony Pellegrini were awarded innovative teacher grants.

D'Ausilio, an AP Physics and Computer Science teacher, received $11,000 for his proposal “Integrate Real World Data Collection and Analysis into Physics Labs,” an initiative to enhance how students collect and interpret raw data using an Application Program Interface (API) and computer coding to replicate a college course environment. Band and Recording Studio teacher Pellegrini was awarded $2500 to augment the current recording studio with a cardioid condenser microphone and audio interface package to provide a professional quality podcast communication program.

In her congratulatory remarks, Principal Wendy Neil expressed her gratitude for the efforts of both teachers to further enhance student learning. “Immaculate is honored to have such passionate, innovative teachers who are responding to our need to provide an exemplary college preparatory experience for our students.”

In its 5th year, the Foundations in Education program was the first of its kind to offer innovation and leadership grants to teachers and administrators. Grants funded through this program are intended for transformative initiatives that benefit multiple grade levels and have a long-term impact on student learning. “We encourage teachers to dare to dream to create an innovative opportunity for their students,” explained Foundations’ Executive Director, Holly Doherty-Lemoine, CFRE. “Donors to Foundations in Education make this program possible and we are grateful to all who value innovation and leadership in the classroom. Thanks to their generous support, we are able to help strengthen and transform Catholic education.”

The event was sponsored by Milestone C, a Connecticut-based education company whose mission is to shape future STEM leaders. Founder and CEO David Conelias commented, “Foundations in Education and Milestone C are like-minded organizations; supporting one another is the first step to securing the future of a young generation. Our primary focus is to help support schools to remain at the cutting edge of academics and leadership development.”

Immaculate High School is a private, non-profit Catholic college-preparatory institution serving students from 28 communities in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1962, Immaculate High School also allows students to focus on academic excellence, spiritual development, service to others, and personal goals. Located in Danbury, CT, Immaculate High School is a Diocesan-sponsored independent school.