13 South Orange Teachers Get MSUNER Grants

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A group of 13 Marshall School staff members in the South Orange-Maplewood School District recently earned $200 Teacher Incentive Grants from Montclair State University’s Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) for the 2016-17 school year.

According to a school news release, the purpose of each MSUNER Grant is to enhance student learning by experimenting with new teaching strategies and resources, explore ways to improve students' math and literacy skills and develop class projects.

The Marshall School staff received awards for the following projects:

• Amber Davis, Occupational Therapist – On the Go Learning Experiences
• Joanne Farrell, Second Grade Teacher – Creative Inventions
• Shannon Glander, Assistant Principal – Marshall Initiative to Increase STEM Education
• Yves Hart, First Grade Teacher – Creating a Fun, Loving, Interactive, Engaging, and Meaningful Educational Environment
• April Intile, Kindergarten Teacher – Musical Classroom
• Shira Lincoln, Multiage Teacher – Sensory Seating
• Patrice Massung, Second Grade Teacher – Bouncy Bands
• Vanessa Proietto, First Grade Teacher – Sensory Seating Support
• Ilana Rakovsky, Speech Language Therapist – Matt and Molly Language Time
• Stephanie Rotondo, First Grade Teacher – 3D Art in Writing
• Bonita Samuels, Principal – Action Based Learning
• Skye Sardanopoli, Kindergarten Teacher – Learn and Grow Through Art and Play!
• Lori Simandl, Second Grade Teacher – Creative Inventions

Photo: Marshall School

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