Blount County Education Foundation Grant Program

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The Blount County Education Foundation's main project is the Classroom Grant Program!  Each year certified personnel may submit a grant application.  The applications are then judged, with the judges not aware of the name of the applicant or the school. 

2022-2023 Grant Awards Announcement Day was
Friday, November 18th!!!


The 2022-2023 Grant Awards were presented on Friday, November 18th at 8:00 a.m. on WCRL Radio!  Grants were awarded to 207 projects representing 260 teachers!!!  Congratulations to all the winners!  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Classroom Grant Program!!  The Board of Directors of the Blount County Education Foundation is pleased to announce the following Grant Awards for 2022-2023:

SIGNATURE ENDOWED GRANTS - $20,000 Donation to the Endowment Fund

Grant Recipient First Name

Grant Recipient Last Name

Member Names if Collaborative Project

Project Title

School

Kellie Bell Camp Memorial Signature Endowed Grant

April

Bishop

 

40 Book Challenge Accepted

SEHS

George M. and Edith K. Clegg Memorial Signature Endowed Grant

Andrea

Pollard

 

You Read, I Read, We All Read with Edmark Reading Online Program

LFES

In Honor of Elmer and Glenda Harris Signature Endowed Grant

Kim

Calvert

 

Inspiring ALL Students to be an Achiever

SEHS

Charles Carr Memorial Signature Endowed Grant

Holley

Christian

 

Analyzing with Air: Utilizing an iPad Air to Improve Written Responses

SMHS

In Honor of Donald and Kelley Clegg Neal by Les and Mitchie Neel Signature Endowed Grant

Michelle

Parr

 

Technology for ALL

SMES

In Honor of Mari Brindle, Blount-Oneonta Chamber Volunteer of the Year by Jerry and Teresa Jones Signature Endowed Grant

Katlyn

Standridge

 

Future in Flexibility

BCLC

In Honor of James E. Carr Signature Endowed Grant

Allison

Hill

 

Readers Wobble, but They Don't Fall Down; They Become Fluent Readers

AHS

In Memory of Diana Gonzalez by Hometown Bank Signature Endowed Grant

Kelly

Cornelius

 

Engaging Learners

AHS

In Memory of Ken McMillian by Becky McMillian Signature Endowed Grant

Hunter

Armstrong

 

Strive for 5: AP Exam Prep

SEHS

In Memory of A. Fred Boren, Mabrey Russell Boren, Russell F. Boren, Jr., and Hazel P. Boren by the Boren Families of Blount County, Alabama Signature Endowed Grant

Melia

Faulkner

 

Reading Unlocked with IXL

HES

In Memory of Mike Criswell by Family and Friends Signature Endowed Grant

Carnell

Spradlin

 

Save Their Lives

SMES

Cleveland Elementary PTSO Signature Endowed Grant

Kris

Tanner

 

Engaging Mathematical Minds

CES

Becky McMillian Signature Endowed Grant #1

Caitlin

Crawford

 

Achieving Excellence with IXEL

SEHS

Becky McMillian Signature Endowed Grant #2

Ashley

Freeman

 

Excellent Reading with IXL

SEHS

Becky McMillian Signature Endowed Grants #3 and #4

Robert

Hodgin

Matthew Lipscomb

Graphic Expression

SEHS

NAMED ENDOWED GRANTS - $15,000 Donation to the Endowment Fund

Grant Recipient First Name

Grant Recipient Last Name

Member Names if Collaborative Project

Project Title

School

Bryan and Tina Corr Endowed Grant

Denise

McMullin

 

News My Unique Students Can Use

LFHS

Blountsville Lions Club In Memory of L. L. and Avis Norman Endowed Grant

Grace

Whitmire

 

LEARN-iture

BES

Hometown Bank Endowed Grant and In Memory of Brenda Best by Hometown Bank Endowed Grant

Bethany

Manoske

Kelly Morton

Calculated Success

HHS

Kenneth Jones Memorial Endowed Grant

Christopher

Creel

 

Operation Technology

CHS

Michael Long Memorial by Cleveland Elementary School Endowed Grant

Jack

Thomason

 

ColLABoration STATION!

CES

Allen and Frankie Neel Endowed Grant

Tina

Cherry

 

Unlocking a Better Future by Unlocking Better Opportunities

BES

In Honor of Mitchie Neel Endowed Grant

Shae

Rowell

 

Sensory Overload

BES

Oneonta Jaycees Endowed Grant

Wes

Goble

 

Geniuses for Generations

BES

In Honor of Dave C. and Doris Latta Ingram by Elmer and Glenda Harris Endowed Grant

Sonya

Smitherman

 

It Takes the Right Tools

LFES

In Memory of Larry Woods by Christie Woods Endowed Grant

Jamie

Mullins

 

Coding for the Future

HES

In Honor of Les Neel by Donald, Kelley and Mary Elizabeth Neal Endowed Grant

Lindsey

Howse

 

Shh!! The Books Are Talking

CES

In Memory of Bruce "Coach Mac" McAfee Endowed Grant

Martha

Espinoza

 

Diverse Books in a Diverse Classroom

SMES

In Memory of Maddi and Sierra Thomas by Cleveland Elementary School Endowed Grant

Emilee

Nelson

 

Two Technology Tools for Young Minds

CES

In Memory of Ella Mae Snead by Family and Friends Endowed Grant

Reanna

Graves

 

Manipulating Math

SMES

In Memory of Gavin Gilliland by Family and Friends Endowed Grant

Sarah

Thomas

 

iCast Away

CHS

In Memory of Pablo Hernandez by C3RAS/Amalia and Juan Contreras Endowed Grant

Lindsey

Cox

 

Engaging Students with Technology

CES

WCRL Radio Special Recognition Endowed Grant

Shawn

Marsh

 

Positivity Through Pictures

HES

Senator Hinton Mitchem Legislative Endowed Grant

Ashley

Lawrence

 

Creating the Soaring Eagle Shop

AHS

Representative Elwyn Thomas Legislative Endowed Grant

Paige

Latta

 

Let's Build a Foundation

AHS

Representative Jack Biddle Legislative Endowed Grant

Jon

Harrison

 

5K Fun Run for PE

LFHS

Senator Clay Scofield Legislative Endowed Grant

Valerie Bradley

Pinyan

 

Taking WORKsheets Out of WORK Stations

BES

DIAMOND GRANTS - $2,000 Donation

Grant Recipient First Name

Grant Recipient Last Name

Member Names if Collaborative Project

Project Title

School

Aftermarket Distribution Corporation/Becky McMillian Diamond Grant

Cortnie

Beasley

 

Making a "VITAL" Difference Everyday

SEHS

Alabama Guardrail Diamond Grant

Karen

Sawyer

 

Padding the Future

HPS

In Memory of Their Parents by Jeff and Tawanna Hallmark Diamond Grant

Amy

Williamson

 

When In Doubt Act, Spell, Sound It Out

LFES

In Memory of Their Parents by Jeff and Tawanna Hallmark Diamond Grant

Renae Skillman

Self

 

Got New Books?

SEHS

Hometown Bank Diamond Grant

Deborah

Roper

 

TEAM EL: Teaching ELs for Academic Language Mastery

BES

Truckworx Kenworth of Birmingham Diamond Grant

Heather

Nanney

Barry Mashburn, Paul Kirby

Power of Print

BCCTC

McKinley Wiggins and Scott Tidwell Diamond Grant #1

Diane

Franks

 

Rocking in the Reading Center

AHS

McKinley Wiggins and Scott Tidwell Diamond Grant #2

Emily

Rivers

 

iModel, iAnnotate, iCan

CHS

McKinley Wiggins and Scott Tidwell Diamond Grant #3

Kendall

Roberts

 

Class Sets for Success

LFHS

McMillian Fabrication/Becky McMillian Diamond Grant

Ashleigh

Crouch

 

ACTing Successfully

SEHS

P&S Transportation Diamond Grant

Abby

Thomason

 

An Apple a Day Keeps Students Engaged

CES

Rollins Montgomery Diamond Grant

Jada

Tolbert

 

Make it Count: Making the Most Out of Math & Literacy Stations

SMES

Scott and Jennifer Smith Diamond Grant

Abby

Alexander

 

You Have To Maslow Before You Bloom!

LFES

Spring Valley Beach Diamond Grant

Victoria

Miles

 

Growing Tomorrow's Future

PHS

The Blount Countian Diamond Grant

Mallory

Nix

 

An "i" For News

HES

SIGNATURE GRANTS - $1,000 Donation

Grant Recipient First Name

Grant Recipient Last Name

Member Names if Collaborative Project

Project Title

School

Alabama Carriers Signature Grant

Megan

Newman

 

Seeing the Stars through the Clouds

CES

Alabama Industrial Supplies and Services Signature Grant

Stephanie

Self

 

ABC, Come Read with Me!

CES

Rusty and Tamra Doty Alldredge, Cully and Renee Doty, Gary and Dale Whited, Andrew and Natalie Green Named Grant

Amy

Hayes

 

iPads to the Rescue!

CES

ARC Welding Signature Grant

Brittany

Strickland

 

I XL IN READING!

SEHS

In Memory of Kellie Bell Camp by Carleen Bell Signature Grant

Jill

Ware

 

Four Stars in Fourth Grade

SEHS

Blount County Commission Signature Grant #1

Sheila

Calvert

 

Apples for the Brain

AHS

Blount County Commission Signature Grant #2

Jordan

Horton

 

Super Duper Speech!

HES

Blount County Commission Signature Grant #3

Kristen

Ingram

 

Getting Techy With It!

LFES

Blount County Commission Signature Grant #4

Casey

Payne

 

Connections in Counseling

CHS

Blount County Commission Signature Grant #5

Sonja

Shivers

 

Literacy at Home

SMES

Blount County Education Association Signature Grant

Morgan

Morton

 

Flexible Seating is a Focused Meeting!

AHS

Blount County Homebuilders Association Signature Grant

Lauren

Faulkner

 

Apple(s) Aplenty

CES

Blount County Sherriff's Office Signature Grant

Jodi Martin

Hudson

 

STEMtastic Futures Ahead!

CES

Town of Blountsville Signature Grant

Bart

Ellis

 

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

PHS

Cadence Bank Signature Grant

Abbie Latta

Green

 

Hungry, Hungry Readers

CES

In Memory of Neil Campbell by Family and Friends Signature Grant

Paige

Givens

 

Reading Aloud to Children: Goodbye to Learning Gaps!

HPS

In Honor of Mildred Moore Alexander by Lee Alexander and Charlie B's Signature Grant

Tai

Hutchens

 

"Rugged" and Rigorous: A Classroom Centered on Learning

BES

CJD Welding, LLC Signature Grant

Kindra

Wood

 

Agriscience Carpentry

PHS

In Memory of Conway and Ann Cleveland by the Cleveland Family Signature Grant

Coleman

Mason

 

I Read, You Read, We All Read for History!!!

LFHS

Town of Cleveland Signature Grant #1

Tara

Cofield

 

iCan + iPad = iLearn

CES

Town of Cleveland Signature Grant #2

Kaley

Hollingsworth

 

Now You're Speaking My Language

BCCTC

Town of Cleveland Signature Grant #3

Lisa

Kennamer

 

Life Skills for Independence!

BCLC

Town of Cleveland Signature Grant #4

Rebecca

Maniscalco

 

A Novel Idea

CHS

Comfort Systems USA Signature Grant #1

Crystal

Evans

 

It's Elementary My Dear BCEF!

LFES

Comfort Systems USA Signature Grant #2

Ashley

Fallin

 

Make Math Fun Again!

SEHS

Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company Signature Grant

Christian

Cowart

 

Call Me Mr. Fix It!

LFHS

Courtesy Buick GMC Signature Grant

Whitney

Green

 

Building Big Brains: One STEM Challenge at a Time

BES

Creative Framing Signature Grant

Brandon

Cornwell

 

From What Angle Do You See It?

CES

Eagle Custom Gate and Fence Company Signature Grant

Amanda

Snider

 

Designed for Success

HES

In Memory of Jerry Faulkner by Peggy Murphy, Paul Faulkner, Joe Faulkner, and Judy Faulkner Signature Grant

Brittney

Ingram

 

Reading in Circles

AHS

In Memory of Jerry Faulkner by Robin, Jeremy, Perri, Skyler, Trent, and Becca Faulkner; Lindsay, Ryan, Bryant, Owen, Riley McIlroy; Whitney Waid; Keith, Denise, and Cameron McCroskey; and Charlotte Robinette Signature Grant

Sonya

Roberts

 

Closing the Gap

LFES

In Memory of Petey Armstrong by Jeff and Tawanna Hallmark Signature Grant

Sherry

Brewer

 

It's All Greek to Me!

LFHS

In Memory of Herbert and Patsy Spitzer by Jeff and Tawanna Hallmark Signature Grant

Ben

Dake

 

The Devil is in the Details

LFHS

In Memory of Herbert and Patsy Spitzer by Jeff and Tawanna Hallmark Signature Grant

Nicole

Stewart

 

Building Minds

SEHS

In Memory of David Hargett and Howard Sandlin by Allen and Lisa Hargett Signature Grant

Susan

King

 

The Beat Goes On-Heart Health

HHS

Hayden and Shipps Healthmart Pharmacies Signature Grant

Amanda

Hicks

Brittany Etheredge

WIN_What I Need

HMS

Hayden Elementary Signature Grant #1

Michelle

Frye

 

Achieving "IXL-cellence" in Math and Science

HES

Hayden Elementary Signature Grant #2

Grace

Knight

 

Sparking Curiosity with STEM

HES

Hayden Elementary Signature Grant #3

Maria

Simmons

 

Rock Your Workout!

HES

In Honor of Ken Benton by Hayden High Ambassadors Signature Grant and West Blount Chamber Signature Grant #1

Candace

Scott

Kristina Speegle, Matthew Morton

Full of Tech Senses

HHS

In Memory of Jeff Hill by Allison Hill Signature Grant Signature Grant

Ashley

Faile

 

Write Your Heart Out

AHS

Donnie Hooper Metal Building Service Signature Grant with Hooper & Chandler Steel Erectors Signature Grant

Ronda

Posey

Angie Self, Christina Domingo

"SOR"ing to Success with the Science Of Reading

BES

D.C. and Doris Latta Ingram Signature Grant

Taylor

Flowers

 

If You're "Appy" and You Know It!

BES

Johnny and Linda Johnson Signature Grant

Paige

Moore

 

Making Sense

BCLC

Locust Fork Elementary School PTSO Signature Grant #1

Joanna

McCay

 

The New and Improved IXL!

LFES

Locust Fork Elementary School PTSO Signature Grant #2

Lisa

Whittington

 

Sensory Sensation

LFES

Locust Fork Family Dentistry Signature Grant

Teresa

Latham, RN

 

Rest and Recover!!!

LFES

Jim Murphree Insurance Signature Grant

Greg

Rodgers

 

Chalk One up for Learning

BCLC

In Memory of Renea Narrell by Brian and Whitney Narrell Signature Grant

Valerie

Jones

 

The Chromebook Classroom

CES

The Olive Home, Magnolia House, and Legacy Woods Signature Grant

Kimberly

Battles, RN

 

Knowledge Saves Lives

SMES

Betsy Parrish Signature Grant

Trent

Faulkner

 

More Power To Them

AHS

In Memory of Toby Peoples by Mike and Deborah Peoples Signature Grant with Oneonta Discount Building Supply Signature Grant

Colten

Strait

Brett Westbrook, Maria Murray

All About That Bass

SEHS

Peoples Bank Signature Grant

Anna

Atkinson

 

An Apple a Day Keeps Students Engaged

AHS

In Memory of Former PHS Teachers Signature Grant

Andrea

Collins

 

Math in 3-D

PHS

Posten Overhead Doors Signature Grant

Belinda

McCay

 

S.P.I.R.E. TO READ!!

LFES

In Memory of Imogene Chastain Hilburn by Charles Reece Signature Grant

Denise

Lybrand

 

Can You Repeat That?

CO/PD

In Memory of Imogene Chastain Hilburn by Charles Reece Signature Grant

Debra

Nolen

 

We Want to Rock our Classroom Library

AHS

In Honor of Olivia and Wes Hazelrig and Jett and Shep Maddox by Danny and Beth Richards Signature Grant

Hali

Burton

 

Abibliophobia

CES

 

In Memory of Phyllis Russell Signature Grant

Julie

Jones

 

Give Me Five

HPS

Cande and Hoyt Sanders "Go Hornets" Signature Grant

Sonya

Humber

 

This Story Works for Me

LFES

SET Logistics Signature Grant

Amelia

McHan

 

EXCEL IN MATH WITH IXL!

SEHS

Alex Smith Signature Grant

Brandy

Salamone

 

Managing the SEL

CES

Leonard and Carroll Sparks Signature Grant

Britney

Cronin

 

F.I.R.S.T - Bins

HMS

Stewart Supply/Rick Stewart Signature Grant

Tammie

Abernathy, RN

Mary Grace Hicks

Diabetes Management, It's a Good Idea

HMS

Larry and Karon Stone Signature Grant

Adam

NeSmith

 

Mapping in a GPS World

SMHS

Tennessee Valley Metals, Inc. Signature Grant

Ashley

Powell

 

Exceeding with IXL

SEHS

Tire Tech Signature Grant

Brooklyn

Sullivan

 

ELA Needs a Clean Slate!!

AHS

Tonka Supply Signature Grant

Susan

Marks

 

"Light Up PreK"

CES

Tortorigi Construction Signature Grant

Missy

Presley

 

Making Weather Real for Earth Science Students

SEHS

Traditions Bank Signature Grant

Kaitlyn

McAvoy

 

Reading to Succeed

HMS

Vulcan Tire & Automotive Signature Grant

Darren

White

 

G.A.T.E. Toolbox

HES

In Memory of Joyce Waid by Her Family Signature Grant

Amy

Gilland

 

Learning without Fear

AHS

WCRL/Alpine Advertising/Robbie McAlpine Signature Grant

Brett

Thrasher

 

Building STEAM!

CES

West Blount Chamber Signature Grant #1

Chloe

Bradford

 

Helping Students Cross the Reading Bridge

HES

West Blount Chamber Signature Grant #2

Lonna

Dillard

 

I Dream of a Kidney Bean

HMS

West Blount Chamber Signature Grant #3

Julie

Manning

 

iNteractive iNstruction with iPads

HPS

Williams Bobcat Signature Grant

April

Mize

 

We Feel Rad with iPads

LFES

In Memory of Larry Woods by Christie Woods Signature Grant with Williford-Orman Construction Signature Grant

Katie

Burns

Jennifer Craiger, Katlin Welborn

iLearn Through iPads

HPS

In Honor of Blount County Teachers Signature Grant

Ashton

Bollen

 

Open My Eyes

LFHS

NAMED GRANTS - $750 Donation

Grant Recipient First Name

Grant Recipient Last Name

Member Names if Collaborative Project

Project Title

School

Allman Farms & Orchards Named Grant

Dianna

Hunter

 

Get Down With It

AHS

Appalachian High School Ambassadors Named Grants #1 and #2

Christen

Reno

Kacie Cassidy

How are you feeling, buddy?

AHS

Appalachian High School PTSO Eagles Grant with Appalachian High Booster Club Named Grant with Birmingham Coca Cola Named Grant

Amber

Fore

Charity Cleveland, Jonathan Cleveland

Only with Osmo

AHS

Auxiliary Power Systems, Inc Named Grant

April

Hudson

 

Breaking Literacy Down!

SEHS

BCBOE Members- Chris Latta, Jackie Sivley, Ken Benton, William Ferry, and Philip Cleveland - Named Grant

Brooke

Camp

 

Collaborate and Listen!

AHS

Blalock Building Company Named Grant #1

Abbey

Bice

 

Apples for the Teacher

SEHS

Blalock Building Company Named Grant #2

Stacy

Hammond

 

It's Cool to Be Kind!

BES

Blount County Health Care Authority Collaborative Grant #1

Tracy

Bryson

Daniel Allison

Strength Training: Why Not?

PHS

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #1

Ashley

Carr, RN

 

Mental Health Matters Too

HES

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #2

Karri

Hensley, RN

 

Critical Event Response

SMHS

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #3

Dewey

Lewis

 

We're Ballin in Physical Ed

SEHS

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #4

Celina

Longshore, RN

 

When an Ice Pack or Band-Aid Won't Do!

CES

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #5

Jessica

Owensby, RN

 

Rolling to the Beat

AHS

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #6

Barbara

Robertson

 

Books and Zooms....Keep Kids in the ClassRooms

CO

Blount County Health Care Authority Named Grant #7

Megan

Trammell, RN

 

Time Is Vital

PHS

Blount County Health Care Authority Collaborative Grant #2

Lisha

Land

Jennifer Chambers

Sky High Tech

BCCTC

Blount County Farmers Cooperative Named Grant

Jennifer

Heptinstall

 

Building the Future

BES

Blount Springs Chapel Foundation Named Grant #1

Rebecca

Faulkner