The Frankfort Education Foundation has announced the teachers whose grants were funded during the
2023-2024 second grant cycle.
During the second cycle, the Frankfort Education Foundation awarded $6,458 in teacher grants, which brings the school year’s teacher grant total to $14,004 for both cycles. When looking toward the teachers who would receive the grants for cycle two, the Frankfort Education Foundation sought funding for unique and educational projects.
“We appreciate the time they took to help expand educational opportunities for their students,” the Foundation released. “Looking forward to seeing photos from their trips, projects and endeavors.”
The Cycle Two recipients will receive varying amounts of funding depending on the needs of the project.
Suncrest:
- Second Grade Teacher Elizabeth Claxton
- “A Research Safari on the Savanna
- Second Grade Teacher Michelle Hettmansperger
- “Animal Research at the Indy Zoo
- Kindergarten Teacher Liz Stewart
- “Listen and Learn”
- Media Specialist Melissa Fitzgerald
- “A Book Tasting – 2024-2025 Young Hoosier Books
Blue Ridge:
- Second Grade Teacher Michele O’Neal
- “Rocket Readers”
Green Meadows:
- SPED Teacher Tara Woods
- “School Therapy Dog Handler Certification
- Fifth Grade Teacher Katie Akers
- “Camp Tecumseh”
Frankfort Middle School:
- Seventh Grade School Counselor Kelly Penley
- “JA Job Spark field trip”
- Interventionist Becky Kurth
- “Battle of the Books”
“We are committed to educators having the resources they need to inspire and educate our students, and we are grateful for those that give to support our mission,” the Foundation released.
The Foundation also released a reminder that the Stacy Baugh Legacy Scholarship is still open for Frankfort students to receive funding for Earth and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Science Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, Math or Computer Sciences degrees and careers at post-secondary institutions.
Applications for the Stacy Baugh Legacy Scholarship are being accepted until Tuesday, April 9.
The Stacy Baugh Legacy Scholarship was created in memory of Mrs. Baugh’s passion for the outdoors, science and monarch butterfly projects alongside her passion for programming for local youth, the environment and her community.
According to the scholarship details, Mrs. Baugh “found joy in learning and in supporting the development of her students, fellow teachers, friends and family members and described teaching as her passion and her hobby.”
The scholarship commemorates her life as a Frankfort High School science teacher and as a mentor who was loved and admired by students and staff throughout her time with the corporation.
The scholarship was founded in 2014 and awards a $4,000 annually to one graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, a dedicated path to obtain a degree in Earth and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Science Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, Math or Computer Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been accepted at a post-secondary institution.
The digital scholarship applications were made available to seniors today, March 19 via email, and the applications are due to Amanda Graham-Bishop at grahama@frankfort.k12.in.us no later than Tuesday, April 9.