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26 COVER STORY ATI’s Don Farrell: The Dream of Being Recognized is Realized

Don Farrell, co-founder and artistic director of Actors Theater of Indiana (ATI), appears on our cover this month. Farrell has been incredibly active in all aspects of the local theatre scene for many years with roles as a professional singer, dancer, actor, director, choreographer and producer. With ATI recently gaining national attention by being named Theater of the Year by Broadway.com, we thought it was long overdue that we put a spotlight on Farrell and ATI. Cover Story Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photo // Theresa Skutt

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Writer // Janelle Morrison • Images and Photography // Courtesy of City of Carmel

Most, if not all, of us are chomping at the bit to resume our outdoor activities and meander around the city in more conducive weather. The good news is we will have more to do this summer around Carmel, specifically in Midtown and in the Arts & Design District along the Monon Trail. We sat down with Mayor Jim Brainard and discussed what projects are currently underway and what’s wrapping up this year now that the new year is pushing along.

ROAD PROJECTS “Our goal is to continue to manage in a fiscally prudent manner while still providing first-class services,” Brainard stated.

“And that’s always our number one goal.

Secondly, we have several road projects that are still under construction. We know that to attract business and to grow our community in a quality way, we have to continually make improvements to the transportation system. We have 96th and Keystone under construction. I drove through the other day and had a long wait just like everybody else does, but we know that when it is finished, it will not only be a lot safer, but it’s going to move traffic so

much better in that area.”

Brainard mentioned that the City is working on Range Line Road between Clay Terrace and 136th Street.

“It will eliminate a lot of flooding that those businesses have experienced,” he said. “Once that project is completed, that area should receive a lot of capital infusion as well.” Jeremy Kashman, city engineer at City of Carmel, added, “When we started the roadway, it was in pretty rough shape – no curb and gutter along

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the road,” Kashman said. “We also put a larger culvert under Range Line Road that collects the water from the creek in the cemetery [that would overtop Range Line Road], and it can pass safely under Range Line and make its way to Cool Creek.”

Kashman continued, “The goal has been to put curb and gutter along the road, and in the absence of pedestrian facilities in that area, we are putting a multi-use path on the west side of Range Line and a fivefoot sidewalk on the east side, connecting all the way up to Clay Terrace.”

According to Kashman, that stretch of Range Line will also include a median with access points to the businesses, sim-

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ilar to the section of Range Line in front of City Hall. He emphasized that people will still be able to access the businesses during this phase of construction. According to Kashman, the estimated project completion date is slated for the end of summer 2019.

MONON BOULEVARD “The project is going along very well,” Brainard said. “We see a lot of building in that area, which is adding to our tax base.

The Monon Plaza and the phase including the area between Main Street and Elm Street will be completed by early spring.

It will be a beautiful place for people to meet and for events to be held.”

SOLAR ENERGY “We have two projects that we are working on right now that would provide solar panels that would help power utilities,” Brainard shared. “The power will be stored in batteries, so if there is an electri-

cal disruption, that would be very helpful, and we’d still be able to pump water into our towers, process and treat water as well as make sure the sewage processing plant continues to operate. We’ve designed those projects to be a very good return on our investment from the electricity savings, and we’ll be talking more about those projects as we finish them up and get them ready to bid.”

A GROWING, DIVERSE CITY As the city continues to grow, the City continues to plan and build for the future.

Brainard emphasized that it is important to have housing options for a growing population, and providing options only makes a city stronger.

“We are a much stronger city by having options where people can choose the type of housing they want to live in,” he said. “We have townhomes, apartments, single-family dwellings on small and large lots and condominiums.”

The mayor added that bidding for global and/or national headquarters continues as does the City’s commitment to attracting companies with amenities that are attractive to all people, emphasizing the City’s advocation for diversity.

“We are a diverse city that is a welcoming city,” Brainard said. “We continue to attract people from all backgrounds because they know that there is something for everybody in Carmel, and they feel welcomed and accepted here.”

Brainard concluded, “Our key philosophy is to work in partnership with the private sector to build the city, and it’s an opportunity that only comes once in the life of a city to build from scratch a brand-new city that equals the best place to live anywhere in the globe. That’s our goal, and that’s what we’ve set out to do.

Hopefully, the public sees that we are succeeding in that.”

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This February is American Heart Association Heart Awareness Month. Heart disease remains a major health issue and is the number one killer of both men and women in America. But what can you do to keep your heart healthy? How do you know what shape your heart is in and what your personal risk factors are?

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“CARMEL MONTHLY FIRST INTRODUCED DR. JOHN FRY AND HIS NEW BOUTIQUE PRACTICE, ESSENCEMD, IN THE NOVEMBER 2018 ISSUE. FROM CARDIOLOGY TO COSMETIC THIS HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS PRACTICE ENCOURAGES PATIENTS WANTING TO LOOK AND FEEL THEIR BEST TO FOCUS ON PREVENTION IN THEIR HEALTHCARE AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES.” replacement. A simple blood test and medical exam can identify low hormone levels.

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It’s a rare opportunity to have access to a renowned cardiologist without having an acute heart condition that requires care. EssenceMD allows the average person to work with Dr. Fry on a number of wellness programs that he will personally oversee. “Anybody can be my patient – anybody with symptoms such as being overstressed and fatigued, unable to sleep, unable to lose weight, or lots of other constitutional symptoms,” he says.

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Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private schools that provide premier early education and childcare experiences for children and families. Carmel and Zionsville Primrose Schools are committed to preparing children for success as learners and in life. From the franchise owners to the professional educators, everyone at the three Carmel and one Zionsville Primrose School locations seeks to meet the early learning needs of children and their families.

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According to the World Economic Forum, today’s children will work in jobs one day that have yet to be created. Think of it: Research suggests that 65 percent of the jobs people will hold in the future do not exist today. This makes educating young children a challenge.

Primrose Schools are up to the challenge as they seek to implement best practices in early childhood education while remaining cognizant of the influences of education over the long term.

“We’ve taken a step to incorporate science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics into programming for even the youngest children attending Primrose,” explained Carmel franchise owner Scott Smith. From reading readiness, writing, science and engineering to mathematics development, research, technology and the creative arts, Primrose is helping children build experiences and skills towards the future.

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reported that entry-level employees are rarely proficient in these skills.

These findings are backed by research from The Harvard Center for the Developing Child, which reports that early life experiences influence a child’s capacity for executive functioning skills in adulthood. As a result, Primrose Schools are focusing their efforts on providing early learning experiences designed to build and enhance these skills in early childhood

At Primrose Schools, learning is fun and dynamic while building the confidence in each child. To learn more about the Primrose Schools in Carmel and Zionsville, visit their websites, make an appointment for a school tour or attend one of their community events.

“We offer events that are open to the public as well as those for current families,” explained Carmel franchise owner Bryan Bowman.

“Recently, we partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation to host the Touch a Truck event.

It was a fundraiser for the Foundation while offering families an experience with vehicles that fascinate young children.” In October, the three Carmel Primrose Schools will sponsor the Ghosts and Goblins 5K Run. Bowman added that area franchise owners often work together to provide services that are best for families and the communities where they are located.

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Before you know it, school will be out, and kids are going to be ready to explore the 1,000 acres of prairie, woods and waterfront at

Conner Prairie. If your child hasn’t experienced horseback riding, ziplining, hiking, and/or science or archaeology camp on the grounds of one of the region’s largest attractions and most visited outdoor museums in the country, then now is the right time to register for one of Conner Prairie’s Specialty Camps or its Adventure Camp.

Specialty Camps are for ages 8-12 and include a variety of camps, such as Science Camp for Girls, Science Camp for Boys, Archaeology Camp, Photography Camp, Art Camp and Maker Camp. Kids will explore science and engineering at Science Camp and will investigate ancient cultures while testing their excavation skills during Archaeology Camp. Learn focal points, lighting, exposure and composition during Photography Camp and build, create and innovate through fun with hands-on projects at Maker Camp. For the budding artists, express your creativity and expand your artistic talents with various media at Art Camp.

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Kids will hike the woods of Conner Prairie, fish for largemouth bass or take your best shot in archery. There is much more for kids to see, do and experience at Conner Prairie this summer while building confidence, friendships and memories.

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and interacting with it. They’re not stuck inside all day doing a few activities. They are literally getting their hands dirty, making things, ziplining, taking pictures and so much more. There is something for everybody at our summer camps.”

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Offers Junior Tennis Camps Designed to Inspire, Educate and Celebrate Writer // Neil Lucas • Photography // Trevor Ruszkowski

As parents, we are always looking for things that will have a positive and lasting impact on our children’s lives. Introducing your child at an early age to the wonderful sport of tennis can have such a great influence on your child’s life. Tennis teaches the child that getting off the couch and getting involved in physical activity can be fun. It also teaches young children respect for rules and the benefits of team activities. One of the best ways to introduce your child to tennis is to enroll them in one of the Junior Tennis Camps offered at the Indianapolis Racquet Club (IRC).

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he IRC has been around since 1965.

For nearly its entire existence, Ed Brune was the general manager and tennis director of the club. However, Brune recently retired and was replaced by Jamie Dieveney,

coincidentally Brune’s sonin-law.

About a year ago, Dieveney and his family moved to the Indianapolis area from Seattle where Dieveney grew up.

Prior to moving to IRC, Dieveney worked in a number of tennis clubs over the years

and was the general manager of a large club in Seattle just before the move here.

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entertainment area and applying it to the Junior Tennis Program at IRC. While Dieveney understands the need for first-rate instruction, which IRC offers, he also understands the importance

them on the fundamentals, skills and the rules of the game; and celebrate the child’s participation and achievements in a team atmosphere.

Generally, the IRC Junior program is for kids ages 4-17.

While tennis for a 4-year-old may sound daunting, the USTA, similar to basketball where the goal is lowered, has created a program for younger kids in which they use a larger and softer ball and a smaller court. Once they are 11 years old, they start using regular balls and full court size.

The IRC Summer Camps offer half-day options in the morning (9:00 - 11:30am) and afternoon (12:30-3 p.m.) as well as full day. Each day will have a different theme in

of integrating entertainment into the program. So, with that goal in mind, Dieveney and his staff have designed a Junior Tennis Summer Camp with the goals to inspire kids that tennis is fun; educate

order to keep the kids from getting bored with excessive repetition. The main objectives of the summer program are to advance a child’s ability to sustain a rally along with increasing their balance, agility and fitness.

If you’re looking to get your child off the couch and give them the gift of introducing them to tennis, a game that they can play for the rest of their life, call the Indianapolis Racquet Club today for more information about enrolling your child in this exciting summer program.

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PALLADIUM: FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 8 P.M.

Which album are you most proud of and why?

That’s a difficult question. I believe in [each], and each album is special to me for different reasons.

“Up All Night” for the fact it launched this whole crazy journey so far. “Wild Ones” because that’s when it felt like it was make-or-break – you’re either with me or you’re not. “Slowheart” because we found our groove with that record, and I was really able to immerse myself in every aspect in the studio.

Which song or album challenged you the most?

THE PALLADIUM PRESENTS

KIP MOORE: ROOM TO SPARE

Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of The Center for the Performing Arts

Described by Rolling Stone as “one of country music’s most tireless and powerful live draws,” Kip Moore became an instant star when his platinum-selling debut album, “Up All Night,” spawned three No. 1 hits: “Beer Money,” “Hey Pretty Girl” and the smash “Somethin’ About a Truck.” His follow-up release, “Wild Ones,” was hailed by The Guardian as “an impressively singular release from Music Row.”

“Wild Ones” probably challenged me the most.

We were still riding the wave from “Up All Night,” but what I didn’t know at that point was the die-hard fans knew that record as much for the album tracks as the hits. So, when we went into the studio for “Wild Ones,” I had already taken a full record of songs to my record label that got scrapped. That was hard to wrap my head around and to continue with making “Wild Ones,” but that process was so important because when we went back out on the road with those songs and everyone was singing them back to me, I knew that we were on to something.

When creating “Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions,” can you explain your process of selecting the songs, and what factors played into your selections?

The acoustic EP was built from something the fans Moore’s current Top 20 entry, “Last Shot,” comes from his acclaimed third studio album, “Slowheart,” had been asking for the longest time. I had always which also included the No. 1 hit, “More Girls Like You.” “Slowheart” drew praise from critics like NPR as promised them it would happen and now felt like Moore’s “most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet,” landing on multiple “Best Of” the perfect time for that project. Some of the lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, Taste of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The songs are ones that I had written years Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff. ago that I had been waiting for the right His latest collection, released in November, is “Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions.” The record for them to be a part of, whereas seven-song EP, which kicks off with an unplugged version of fan favorite “Plead the Fifth,” some were newer but felt right for this PALLADIUM showcases Moore’s signature sound in a stripped-down setting that highlights his gritty vocals more stripped-down sound.

PERFORMER and evocative lyrics. For more information on Kip Moore, visit kipmoore.net.

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What’s next? Any new projects

in production?

Going back to the early years, when did you realize your passion for writing music and performing?

What were you doing before the release of “Up All Night”? Describe the journey that led to the release of the album.

My mom was a piano teacher, and my dad would always be playing rock and roll records at the house, so I think that the passion I have for music has always naturally been a part of me. From the moment I picked up a guitar, I spent my time studying the craft of songwriting and honing my sound. Through the years out on the road, the drive to perform has only grown because of the fanbase.

Their loyalty allows me to put it all out on the table and play every show as if it was our last.

Before the release of “Up All Night” and signing with MCA, I had moved to Nashville and eventually signed a publishing deal with Brett James.

At that time, I was living above the publishing offices, co-writing with writers in town and working odd jobs to get by. I am thankful to have had someone like Brett in my corner because that doesn’t happen very often, but he saw something in me and fought with me to make the music I wanted to make for that first record.

Who were you inspired by earlier on in your career? What influence did he/she have on your career?

Is it difficult to balance the creative process and fulfilling the contractual obligations that artists are typically bound by?

Growing up, I gravitated towards artists like Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson and Bob Seger. Even as a kid, I found myself relating to what they were saying, and I’ve always paid close attention to an artist’s lyrics. I would study Bob Dylan’s lyrics too as a way to fully understand how artists I respect shaped their stories.

I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where I have a job where I get to do what I love every day.

I also have a team that understands that I’m never going to do things totally by the book, and we have found a way to make it all work and stay true to what I believe in.

I’m always working on the next thing. It’s just how my mind works, especially when it comes to the next creative body of work. Right now, I’m focusing on the next record and am already feeling really inspired and fired up by what has taken shape so far.

What would you like for the audience in Carmel to take away from not only your performance but you as an artist?

I never really answer this question because it’ll leave you disappointed if you have a certain thing you want an audience to leave with. People internalize music in so many different ways, from one person to the next.

Other than performing and songwriting, what is one thing on your “bucket list” that you haven’t done yet?

I find true joy in traveling as well as experiencing new cultures, so new places to explore are always on my “list.” I also try to give back when I can, so a goal of mine is to do some missionary work in the future and help those who really need it the most.

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ATI’s Don Farrell:

The Dream of Being Recognized is Realized Writer // Janelle Morrison Photography // Theresa Skutt and courtesy of ATI

Last month, Carmel’s own Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) announced it had been awarded four major awards by BroadwayWorld, including the honor of “Theater of the Year.”

BroadwayWorld.com is the premier website for Broadway, theatre and live entertainment around the world. The BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards nominees included regional productions, touring shows and additional productions, which opened between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018.

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TI’s co-founders Don Farrell and Judy Fitzgerald were awarded Best Actor in a Play (professional) and Best Actress in a Musical (professional). ATI’s Amy Bodnar was awarded Best Actress in a Play (professional), and the biggest nod received by ATI was Theater of the Year.

We sat down with ATI’s artistic director and co-founder Farrell to learn more about the genesis of the local professional theatre company and how it has been able to grow its success and cast members in the heart of the Midwest.

Working together with his co-founders, Fitzgerald and Cynthia “Cindy” Collins, he has overseen the creation and implementation of all programming. Since its inception in 2005, he has grown ATI from a small professional theatre company to an award-winning and vital member of the central Indiana arts scene.

Prior to realizing his dream of forming a small professional theatre company, Farrell started his career on an elementary school stage in Roswell, Georgia.

“My mom made my costume for the

first play I was in,” Farrell recalled. “It was a play about the pharaohs of Egypt, and I played a pharaoh. It was fun, but I wouldn’t say that I had been bitten by the ‘bug’ then.”

Throughout Farrell’s youth and teenage years, he was dedicated to his vocal training and performances at both his church and school but applied his skill sets in both athletics and arts.

“I was in chorus but was also on the track, swimming and wrestling teams,” Farrell said. “I played baseball in the summer leagues and taught swimming lessons. I wanted to do more than just chorus.

People sometimes have stereotypes about people who are in chorus or band.

All I wanted to do was bust through those stereotypes. People can have a wide range of talents, and even today, in this business, you will hear people say, ‘Oh, you’re just a song and dance man’ or ‘You can’t do drama or Shakespeare.’

And that’s not just in the arts. People like to put people in a box. So, I grew up doing a lot of things, and they were all good, but where I found that I really excelled and

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felt fulfilled was in the arts.”

With perseverance and a strong work ethic, Farrell was able to experience working with a performance troupe while in high school and traveled to London and Japan, experiencing a taste of what a professional performer’s life is like. Farrell continued his devotion and focus on the arts into college. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Theatre from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music.

Throughout his professional career, Farrell has spent over 28 years working as a professional singer, dancer, actor, director, choreographer and producer with a career that includes Off-Broadway, International Tour, National Tour, Las Vegas, Regional, Symphony concerts and Educational productions. He has served as a member of the drama faculty for NYC’s premier musical theatre training conservatory, Collaborative Arts Project 21; has taught drama workshops and master classes for theatre companies and universities; and is a scholarship adjudicator for the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Music Theatre Competition.

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wrights, Farrell moved to NYC where he spent nights couch-surfing at a friend’s place until another friend had an opening for a roommate. “I moved into his three-bedroom apartment and did the whole ‘starting from scratch’ scene and auditioned everywhere I could.”

Farrell admits that his networking while at University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, opened some doors while auditioning and developing his resume. He became a member of Actors’ Equity Association in 1992, is a veteran of the concert/ theatrical stage and has worked steadily in practically every capacity of the business. “I got my equity card working at the Birmingham Theater in Birmingham, Michigan,” Farrell said.

“That was my first equity card show.”

Fast forward to 9/11, a day that shook the core of every American, especially New Yorkers. Like every other American, Farrell took a hard look at his priorities and what he wanted out of life and from his career.

He was a working actor in one of the toughest cities in the country to make a living and one that could make raising a family challenging. Farrell and Fitzgerald, who were once married, had discussed having a family.

“I remember Judy saying that she didn’t want to carry a stroller down to the subway,” Farrell quipped. “We wanted a house, a cat, a dog and a

car and to work in the business. Wouldn’t that be great? So, I had this dream that I shared with Judy and eventually with Cindy who was great friends with Judy, and we had all worked together of starting a professional theatre company.

All three of us worked well together and make a great team.”

The trio would move to Indiana where Fitzgerald’s family was, and in 2005, all in one year, Farrell and Fitzgerald had their daughter, Lizzie, bought a house and incorporated ATI along with their friend and co-founder Collins.

A fateful meeting with Mayor Brainard would set the development of ATI into motion.

“He [Brainard] shared with us the vision for Carmel,” Farrell said. “Carmel doesn’t have mountains or oceans. It doesn’t even have deserts. But what we do have is an amazing community that really does love

culture and art and making a culture an economic driver. I told the mayor, ‘You’re speaking my language, Mayor. This sounds great!’”

Farrell acknowledged that central Indiana, not just Carmel, exudes an appreciation for the arts and culture.

Prior to becoming a resident company of The Center for the Performing Arts, ATI performed out of local venues. Its first production was “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” out of the Zionsville Performing Arts Center in Zionsville, Indiana.

For ATI, Farrell has produced every production of its 10-plus year history,

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including the Palladium debuts of twotime Tony Award-winning Sutton Foster (“An Evening with Sutton Foster”) and two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Chita Rivera (“CHITA: A Legendary Celebration”), both to critical acclaim. He has directed many shows for ATI, including “Beyond the Rainbow: The Frances Gumm Story” (Indiana premiere); “Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters” (Indiana premiere); “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” (Central Indiana premiere); “COLE” (Indiana Professional premiere); “And The World Goes ‘Round”; “Rounding Third”; “A Grand Night For Singing”; “The Taffetas”; “Forever Plaid”; and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”

Honored to have received their latest accolades, Farrell is even more energized for the future of ATI. His vision for ATI is vast but laser-focused and is incredibly exciting.

“I want ATI to be a place that is nationally recognized, and it is my hope that more people get word that we are more than just a small professional theatre company,” Farrell said. “We are doing really big work and making big strides for the small theatre that we are. This is not a hobby for us. It is what we do for a living.

It is in our DNA and is a part of us. We are ‘lifers.’” Farrell said ATI has an incredible menu of outreach and educational programs for children and adults, and that list is ever evolving and growing.

“When I look towards the future as we continue this upward trajectory, it is my hope and desire to have programs where we are working with playwrights on creating new shows and to use ATI as a launch point or place to develop new work that will eventually go to NYC for runs or wherever it goes. We want to bring more world and Indiana premiers to ATI. We will also continue to help Carmel be a destination place for talented artists and artisans, local or from out of town, who want to work professionally here in the Midwest.”

For more information on ATI and upcoming shows/ programs, visit atistage.org.

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Dialing for Dollars on Behalf of Carmel Teachers and Students Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of Carmel Education Foundation

Carmel Education Foundation (CEF) would like you to answer your phones and consider donating during its 33rd Annual Telethon this February 19-21. Each donation given will enable CEF to support the 16,000 Carmel Clay students in academic achievement and lifelong learning by funding educational teacher grants.

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tephanie McDonald and Barbara Danquist, co-directors at CEF, spoke about why the community’s support of the telethon is critical in helping CEF meet its annual goals so that it can continue to make a difference in the lives of our teachers and students. As long as Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) remain the second lowest funded school district in the state, the grants awarded by CEF to CCS teachers will be necessary to help fund programs and equipment that the classrooms would otherwise go without.

In addition to pledging over the phone during the upcoming telethon, folks can donate in a variety of ways.

“You can always send a check to Carmel Education Foundation,” McDonald said. “You can also go to our website.

There is a donation button immediately on our website, and there is a section that you can click on that tells about our annual telethon.”

Both McDonald and Danquist expressed their genuine appreciation for

all that the Carmel community has given over the last half of a century and for the support that it continues to give CEF. “We would like to say thank you to our community for supporting our telethon for 32 years, but what does thank you mean?”, Danquist said. “Picture a collage of CCS teachers and students. It means ‘Mrs. Smith’ at Prairie Trace Elementary, it means ‘Johnny’ at Cherry Tree Elementary, it means the Culinary Department at the high school and it means so many more teachers and specific grants that continue to advance our classrooms despite the state funding deficit. We (CEF) have been supporting CCS for 53 years. We are still here, and we are still doing what we do. And we need you [the community] to continue to help us.”

A handful of recent CEF grant recipients shared how their grants have benefitted their respective classrooms.

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fund new equipment for the live morning broadcast each day. Receiving the CEF grant has made SUCH a positive impact on both the broadcast team members as well as the rest of the WBE student and staff community. First and foremost, adding new equipment from the money we received from this grant has allowed us to add positions, which in turn allows more students to be included on the team. Regardless of the position (audio/video crew or an on-air position), all students feel a sense of ownership with each broadcast.

Without CEF, none of this would have been made possible. And for that, we are truly grateful!”

Computer Education/AVID Teacher Evan L. Snyder at Clay Middle School received a grant for the gaming and computer programming club. “EliteGamingLIVE was the spark that allowed us to launch such a program for our students at Clay Middle School,” Snyder shared. “The money went toward startup costs, which mostly consisted of the subscription fee for EGL, a STEM platform that focuses on competitive video gaming, a growing field in the industry. The students thrive in an arena where they can participate on a team, show off their hidden skills and compete against each other and other schools. We are so thankful at Clay for the graciousness CEF has shown us and look forward to more fruitful partnerships in the future!”

Grades 6-8 Art Teacher Jenny Tucker said, “After receiving the $500 grant from CEF for my ‘Exceptional Children, Exceptional Art’ program at Creekside Middle School, I was able to purchase tools and materials designed specifically for my students with different needs. This made it much easier for them to be successful and more independent as they created art, and I was able to introduce a more varied creative curriculum for them because I knew I had access to the supplies and books I needed. I am very thankful to CEF and the donors who support this grant program.”

Social Studies Teacher Will Ellery at CHS was awarded a grant for a recording device, Swivl, that allows a teacher to record class activities using a cell phone, iPad or similar device, a technology that brings numerous benefits to the classroom.

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“The impact of the availability of the Swivl has been substantial, and it is used in ways that I did not foresee,” Ellery explained. “I can record anything that happens in class. At its most elemental level, it allows for kids who missed class to view the class later on Canvas. Similarly, when a student feels that he or she needs clarification, that student can view the class again as many times as desired. It has allowed for peer evaluations of presentations where students can watch their peers’ presentations, and most importantly, it allows for the teacher to record a class and then review it, looking for strengths and for areas in which to improve. And because it does, as the name suggests, swivel, it follows the teacher around. It is a much more meaningful way to self-assess instructional methods.”

Lastly, CHS Culinary Instructor Nick Carter shared what his grant did for his department.

“Our Culinary curriculum includes taking the ServSafe Manager exam,” he said. “This exam is a nationally recognized food safety and sanitation exam critical for success in the hospitality industry. The exam is updated on a five-year cycle, which matches the cycle of the release of the U.S. Food Code by the FDA. The Foundation’s support has allowed us to update some of our instructional materials for this National level certification outside of the normal book adoption schedule … giving our students the most up-to-date information and the best chance at success!”

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