Public Educations Partners (PEP) was recognized during the Tuesday, February 23, 2021, regular meeting of the Aiken County Board of Education for providing $6,590 in grant funding awards to 14 Aiken County Public Schools’ educators for 13 projects. PEP supports the District by empowering educators and students and leveraging community resources.
“Publuc Education Partners is extremely thrilled to join our local communities and partners to support these dedicated Aiken County educators,” stated PEP Board Chair John Lamprecht in a press release.
This Year’s Teacher Grant Partners include Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, the American Association of University Women, Savannah River Remediation, the City of North Augusta, Bridgestone Americas (Aiken County Off Road Tire Plant), and the Women of Woodside.
Congratulations to the following PEP Teacher Grant recipients:
- Jennifer Minolfo, Aiken Elementary; Grant: “Growing Readers Through Book Clubs.”
- Sarah Maney, Mossy Creek Elementary; Grant: “Wrapping Up Math Times Two.”
- Vicky Thompson, Oakwood-Windsor Elementary; Grant: “Growing Readers Need A Growing Library.”
- Leslie Lybrand, Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary: Grant: Motivating Students To Read At Home.”
- Carrie Lucas, Warrenville Elementary School; Grant: “Using An iPad To Accommodate And Promote STEM In The Special Ed Hybrid Classroom.”
- Victoria Christensen, Kennedy Middle School; Grant: “21st Century Art Room: Hands-On Making With A Digital Twist.”
- Kimberly Fontanez, New Ellenton Middle STEAM Magnet School; Grant: “Spraying Art Into the 21st Century.”
- Amber Glessner, New Ellenton Middle STEAM Magnet; Grant: “Library Take Home Activity Kits.”
- Agnes Hamilton, New Ellenton Middle STEAM Magnet; Grant: “Homes For The Homeless.”
- Natalie Moffett, New Ellenton Middle STEAM Magnet; Grant: “Robotics Smart Machines.”
- John Hostetler, Aiken High School; Grant: “Putt-Putt Golf Course.”
- Art Lader, Aiken High School; Grant: “Verbling: Online Language Immersion For German Students.”
- Lori Johnson, Ridge Spring-Monetta High; Grant: “How Does Your Garden Grow?”
- Joey Middlebrooks, Ridge Spring-Monetta High; Grant: “How Does Your Garden Grow?”
PHOTO CAPTION:
Pictured, from left, are PEP Secretary Rysheeka Bush, Aiken County Superintendent King Laurence, PEP Board Chair John Lamprecht, and PEP Board Member Rosalyn Greene. PEP members presented a check to Superintendent Laurence during the February 23, 2021, regular meeting of the Aiken County Board of Education.
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LINK TO DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE: 2021 PR PUBLIC ED PARTNERS TEACHER GRANTS