Eleven teachers receive 'Grants for Teachers' award
At the Chenango Arts Council Mark Golden, of Golden Artist Colors, presented checks to eleven teachers who were granted funds from the 2020 Grants for Teachers. (Submitted photo)
CHENANGO COUNTY – Eleven Chenango County teachers gathered at the Chenango Arts Council to receive the 2020 Grants for Teachers award.
According to the grant guidelines, the program is for teachers of grades K-12 in Chenango County who find innovative ways to integrate the arts into the regular school curriculum through projects that are not covered by the school budget. The primary purpose of the Grants for Teachers is to provide funding directly to classroom teachers responsible for achieving NYS Education Department Learning Standards for the Arts or Learning Standards for English Language Arts.
“We are looking for projects that find unique and creative ways to integrate ‘The Arts’ into the standard curriculum,” states the grant’s guidelines.
The grant awards up to $500, and can be given to teachers of any subject or grade level. The grants can go to multiple teachers at the same school. According to grant guidelines, projects eligible for funding are limited only to the imagination, invention, and creativity of the applicant. The grant has funded art supplies, field trips, in-class projects, and more.
Awards for the grant were presented to the following teachers:
From Oxford Academy and Central School: Jonathan Carey for LEGO Club and Michael Moren for the production of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids.
From Norwich City School District: Fran Nial for a trip to Rosamond Zoo, Joann Stafford for a trip to the Museum of Science and Technology, Suzanne Scafidi for a trip to Utica Zoo and Nicole Monroe for a trip to the Chenango County Historical Society.
From Unadilla Valley Central School: Katherine Wolford for a poetry exploration with published poet Rachel Guido deVries and Tresta Smith to create a Glow Gallery.
From Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District: Alyssa Hardy for a helmet making workshop and Jennine Brewer for cameras for the yearbook club.
From Holy Family School: Sarah Williams for improvements to the art room and supplies.
The grant is sponsored by Golden Artist Colors, Walmart, ACCO Brands, Community Bank, and Friends of the Arts Council and administered by the Chenango Arts Council. Mark Golden of Golden Artist Colors spearheaded fundraising for the grant by contacting area business people to fund this project, creating a sizable pool from which this year’s applications were funded.
At the grant award ceremony, Golden presented the checks to the teachers and encouraged Chenango County teachers to make the most of this opportunity and apply for the funds in 2021.
“The funding is definitely there. Our community sees the need for it. The next step is the get the word out to educators. It’s not just for art teachers; teachers of any subject can use this money to support art in their curriculum," said Golden.
Arts Council Executive Director Alecia ONeill said, “We’ve seen long running projects get their start because the teacher took a chance and tried for a grant. It’s a great opportunity for any teacher who wants to expand their curriculum.”
Applications and guidelines can be found at chenangoarts.org/grants/grants-for-teachers.
For information on how to contribute to or apply for 2021’s Grants for Teachers, call the Chenango Arts Council at 607-336-ARTS. Applications for the next grant cycle will begin later in 2021.
According to the grant guidelines, the program is for teachers of grades K-12 in Chenango County who find innovative ways to integrate the arts into the regular school curriculum through projects that are not covered by the school budget. The primary purpose of the Grants for Teachers is to provide funding directly to classroom teachers responsible for achieving NYS Education Department Learning Standards for the Arts or Learning Standards for English Language Arts.
“We are looking for projects that find unique and creative ways to integrate ‘The Arts’ into the standard curriculum,” states the grant’s guidelines.
The grant awards up to $500, and can be given to teachers of any subject or grade level. The grants can go to multiple teachers at the same school. According to grant guidelines, projects eligible for funding are limited only to the imagination, invention, and creativity of the applicant. The grant has funded art supplies, field trips, in-class projects, and more.
Awards for the grant were presented to the following teachers:
From Oxford Academy and Central School: Jonathan Carey for LEGO Club and Michael Moren for the production of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids.
From Norwich City School District: Fran Nial for a trip to Rosamond Zoo, Joann Stafford for a trip to the Museum of Science and Technology, Suzanne Scafidi for a trip to Utica Zoo and Nicole Monroe for a trip to the Chenango County Historical Society.
From Unadilla Valley Central School: Katherine Wolford for a poetry exploration with published poet Rachel Guido deVries and Tresta Smith to create a Glow Gallery.
From Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District: Alyssa Hardy for a helmet making workshop and Jennine Brewer for cameras for the yearbook club.
From Holy Family School: Sarah Williams for improvements to the art room and supplies.
The grant is sponsored by Golden Artist Colors, Walmart, ACCO Brands, Community Bank, and Friends of the Arts Council and administered by the Chenango Arts Council. Mark Golden of Golden Artist Colors spearheaded fundraising for the grant by contacting area business people to fund this project, creating a sizable pool from which this year’s applications were funded.
At the grant award ceremony, Golden presented the checks to the teachers and encouraged Chenango County teachers to make the most of this opportunity and apply for the funds in 2021.
“The funding is definitely there. Our community sees the need for it. The next step is the get the word out to educators. It’s not just for art teachers; teachers of any subject can use this money to support art in their curriculum," said Golden.
Arts Council Executive Director Alecia ONeill said, “We’ve seen long running projects get their start because the teacher took a chance and tried for a grant. It’s a great opportunity for any teacher who wants to expand their curriculum.”
Applications and guidelines can be found at chenangoarts.org/grants/grants-for-teachers.
For information on how to contribute to or apply for 2021’s Grants for Teachers, call the Chenango Arts Council at 607-336-ARTS. Applications for the next grant cycle will begin later in 2021.
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