Norwalk Education Foundation

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Teacher Mini Grants: Winter 2019 Winners

Maria McCool	Tracey	Engaging Reluctant Readers
Kimberly Hellthaler	Tracey	Fostering A Growth Mindset
Kevin Devine	NHS	Addition Machine Project
Michael Ferrari	Ponus	Chess
Kerry Rice	Rowayton	Let’s Table That
Jessica Stargardter	Tracy and Cranbury	Hear My Voice
Joe Giandurco	Ponus	Discover Circuit Extreme
Robin Gredinger & A. Deviejan,A	Fox Run	SEL
Erica Zirulnik	BMHS	Detectives in Training
Amanda DeMott	Jefferson	It All Stems From Here
Julie Hartley	Ponus	STEM-Computer Science Math Technology
Erin D’Elia	Rowayton	Steam in Stem
Melissa Petropoulos	Rowayton	Robotics in the Classroom
Jacqueliine DelliSanti	BMHS	ESL Classroom Library
Stephanie Peckham	BMHS	Outdoor Adventure for At-Risk and Disengaged Y
Arlette Johnson	Jefferson	School Wide Publishing
Alissa Daidone & Cristina Zangaglia	Roton	Bringing Stem to Theater

 

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Norwalk Education Foundation

• Mission

The Norwalk Education Foundation is committed to providing support for student learning experiences and enriching teacher practices.  Our mission is accomplished by collaborating with community partners to fund programs that enhance student learning, promote student well-being, and expand teacher resources and innovation.

• Teacher Resources and Innovation

NEF offers teacher mini-grants to develop and implement instructional projects that motivate and challenge students to learn. Proposals must support unique classroom projects that enliven and enrich the curriculum.

• Enhance Student Learning

The Shark Tank competition requires students to “sell” a proposal to enhance their school.  In the past, ideas have addressed academics, extra-curricular activities, social-emotional well being, physical health/nutrition and safety.  We awarded several thousand dollars to support 30 student proposals in the past 2 years.

• Community Collaboration

The College Essay Mentor program began in 2015.   Teachers, administrators and volunteers from the community, were trained by a college essay consultant to coach high school seniors.  After the first year, an admissions officer from UCONN contacted Norwalk High School to say she has never read such great essays from Norwalk.

NEF partners with community organizations to host community outreach workshops.  This fall, we are hosting a College Admission Workshop and a Stress Management panel for teens and parents.

• Student Social and Emotional Health

NEF’s newest initiative addresses the high levels of stress that research has identified as a major difficulty for adolescents. In 2015, we piloted a program to teach kids stress-reduction techniques like meditation. Based on the positive data collected through this pilot program, NEF plans to offer such workshops to all middle and high school students in the fall.  NEF also partners with Norwalk ACTS working with the Health and Wellness workgroup to bring mindful meditation to the high school students.

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