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$22K In Grants Awarded To Fund District 58 Teacher Initiatives
More than two dozen District 58 educators received grants to help fund initiatives to enhance the classroom experience for students.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — More than two dozen teachers from Downers Grove Grade School District 58 have received a total of $22,000 in grants to help them enhance their classrooms with tools for social-emotional learning, maker experiences, sensory materials and other plans.
The grants were awarded to the following educators to support their initiatives:
Belle Aire Elementary School
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El Sierra Elementary School
Maureen Bresnahan: Mouth Models and Mirrors for Speech
Christina Gamboa: Hands-On and Multi-Sensory Materials to Support Specialized Curriculum
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Mary Loversky: Social-Emotional Learning Picture Books
Sandra Munizzo: Social-Emotional Learning Books for Kindergarten
Mandy Zimolzak: Building Fact Fluency Toolkit for Addition and Subtraction
Fairmount Elementary School
Alicia Micele and Marissa Remus: Kinesthetic Activities to Teach Handwriting
Henry Puffer Elementary School
Caitlin Choinski and Jillian McNamara: Zones of Regulation Curriculum & Reading Materials
Highland Elementary School
Brittany Sanfillippo: Zones of Regulation Curriculum and Reading Materials
Hillcrest Elementary School
Leslie Hesterman: Nonfiction Country and Culture Books
Indian Trail Elementary School
Candace Adeszko and Laura Bucaro: Assistive Technology Devices for Preschool
Janet Peters: Decodable Library
Tracey Ratner: Makerspace Area and Supplies
O'Neill Elementary School
Keri Bernhard and Robyn Panico: Large Print Book Classroom Library
Georgina Cervantes: Spanish Language Leveled Readers for Classroom Library
Patrick Donnelly: Portable Disc Golf Baskets for New PE Unit
Nicole Ferroli and Stephanie Potter: English-Language Arts Classroom Library
Kate Gorvett: Tabletop Projectors for Art Classroom
Janet Hecht: Digital Piano for Choir
Jennifer Johnson and Sarah Pinkus: Magnetic Marble Run Game
Pierce Downer Elementary School
Sabrina Breault, Catherine Boyce and Beth Kamano: Decodable Books Library (Grades K-2)
“I am very grateful to the Education Foundation for their continued support of District 58 instruction and learning,” said Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell. “This year’s total grant award has doubled from last year and will provide many more opportunities for teachers and staff to incorporate unique learning opportunities in their classrooms and workspaces. I look forward to seeing the grants in action!”
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