An outstanding group of employees received accolades during the Dec. 12 Fantastic 49 celebration for exhibiting core values of District 49. Honorees share characteristics of care, teamwork and innovation, all key elements of the district’s cultural compass that guides how employees treat each other and their work.
Malou Koster, data technician in learning services, was honored for her genuine care, customer service and the integral part she plays with state assessments. “People tell me they can hear Malou smile through the phone, and they always feel supported,” shared Kathleen Granaas, coordinator of academic performance.
Falcon High School Math Department Chair, Nick Salas, received kudos for exemplary teamwork and his willingness to go the extra mile for others. “He is a phenomenal leader who always does what is best for students and his department,” said Nathan Truex, assistant principal at Falcon High School.
Festivities wrapped up by celebrating innovation across D49 as 34 teachers received mini grants from the Falcon Education Foundation to implement unique projects in their classrooms. Grants totaled more than $28,000. “I applaud you all for doing projects like these, and going above and beyond regular curriculum,” remarked Kayla Maldonado, Falcon Education Foundation president.
Funds for the grants are raised primarily with an annual awards dinner and auction that takes place each spring. The next event will be April 17, 2020 at Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers.
Congratulations to the following teachers and schools on receiving a 2019 Falcon Education Foundation mini grant.
|
Project Name |
Amount |
School |
Instructor(s) |
|
Creativity, Curiosity, & Critical Thinking = Innovative Learning |
$896 |
ALLIES |
Stephanie Hazelton |
|
Learn & Look Like A Scientist |
$435 |
ALLIES |
Stephanie Hazelton |
|
Classroom Set of 20 Ukuleles |
$1,000 |
ALLIES |
Sondra Rymer |
|
Creating Tempura and Watercolor Painting with Brushes |
$478 |
ALLIES |
Sondra Rymer |
|
Human Body: Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Operating Room |
$1,000 |
BLRA |
Robert Teti |
|
Adaptive Bow Equipment and New Mini-Bows for P.E. |
$1,000 |
BLRA |
Amanda Edler |
|
Now Let Me Tell You a Story |
$459 |
BRES |
Shauna Turner |
|
From D49 Pre-K to the Moon? |
$996 |
CO |
Lanee Vansant |
|
Building Bridges with 3D Technology |
$989 |
FHP |
Jane Wilson |
|
Roller Coaster Motion |
$941 |
FHP |
Sandra Smith & Jane Wilson |
|
MERGE Cubes - Increasing Student Learning Using Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality |
$742 |
FHP |
Jane Wilson |
|
Challenger Space Mission: Rendezvous with a Comet |
$523 |
FMS |
Lindsey Young |
|
Mic Me Up! |
$209 |
FMS |
Jess Crawford |
|
Sew Cool |
$903 |
SSAE |
Laura De La Garza |
|
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts |
$500 |
SSAE |
Brittany Bertolini and Lori Hall |
|
Simulaids |
$1,690 |
HMS |
William Yerger |
|
Simple Machine Extravaganza |
$639 |
HMS |
Staci Gehling |
|
Chain Reaction Coaster Boards |
$850 |
HMS |
Courtney Michelle Hutchinson |
|
Reed All About It |
$398 |
HMS |
Melanie Hawthorne |
|
Boomin' Baritones |
$825 |
HMS |
Melanie Hawthorne |
|
Percussion Palooza! |
$579 |
HMS |
Melanie Hawthorne |
|
b.REAL (Relationships, Emotions, Anxiety, Life) |
$600 |
HMS |
Leslie Garza |
|
"We are Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On." - Shakespeare's Tempest Teaches a Modern Lesson at IVES |
$300 |
IVES |
Jen Lennon |
|
Sensational Sensory for IVES Innovators |
$1,000 |
IVES |
Angela Kelley |
|
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Why, Oh Why, Can't I Play Ukuleles at IVES? |
$1,293 |
IVES |
Ashlee Pape |
|
What's on Your Sensory Diet? |
$400 |
OES |
Amy Willis |
|
Puzzled! |
$205 |
OES |
Amanda Bower |
|
... And Sew It Begins! |
$492 |
PEAK |
Adriane Jasper |
|
First Graders are a HOOT! |
$400 |
RES |
Stephanie Peterson |
|
3D Exploration AR-ound the World! |
$599 |
RVES |
Victoria Villescas |
|
Block and Gelli Printmaking Phenomenons at Ridgeview |
$1,413 |
RVES |
Cat Giadone |
|
ABC Ya at Stetson |
$419 |
SES |
Laurie Hildebrand |
|
Life Skills Cafe |
$750 |
SMS |
Jade Sharrer |
|
Moving Minds |
$274 |
SMS |
Lura Moore |
|
Skyview Operation Montserrat E-Mission |
$1,000 |
SMS |
Lura Moore |
|
It's All 3-D to Me |
$990 |
SMS |
Jennifer Newberg |
|
Breaking Out of the Norm |
$900 |
SMS |
Jennifer Newberg |
|
SPARK A Love for STEM-a Sphero SPRK+ Project |
$1,029 |
SMS |
Tabitha Najar |
|
Faux Frogs for Dissection |
$99 |
SMS |
Stephanie Perry |
|
Books to Support "Picture Perfect" STEM Lessons |
$552 |
WHES |
Mary Hopper |
