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GRANTING OPPORTUNITY
PAGE Awards More than $100,000 in Grant Funds this Calendar Year
As PAGE members throughout the state have responded to unprecedented challenges both inside and outside the classroom, we’ve been continually inspired by the passion and innovation with which you are meeting student needs.
You are doing incredible work – often with fewer resources than before the pandemic. And, as you’ve innovated to teach and inspire students, PAGE is pleased to have awarded $500 to 220 members in the form of reimbursement grants to secure those resources.
“Georgia educators are all in for their students,” says PAGE Executive Director Craig Harper, “but obtaining ample supplies and supplemental learning materials is challenging. That’s why we introduced PAGE educator grants. In 2020, we awarded $75,000 in grant funds. This year, more than $100,000.”
“We created the program to support our members in this very difficult time by providing resources of their choosing to be more effective with students,” Harper continues. Applications were open January 4, 2021 to January 31, 2021, with winners notified on February 12, 2021.
On the following pages, you’ll hear from a few 2021 recipients as they describe, in their own words, the impact PAGE educator grants are making. For the full list of recipients, visit https://www.pageinc.org/ pageawardsgrants/.
“We are so thankful, grateful, and blessed!”
“With this grant, the South Tattnall Middle School Band Program was able to purchase eight new pieces of music for our program. Music is created based on student ability of what notes and rhythms each student can play as well as techniques that students gain over time. The students were so very excited and thankful when I told them that we were chosen. We cannot wait to begin working on new music!”
Amelia Parker, Tattnall County
“How I’m using the equipment purchased with my PAGE grant:”
“I teach audio production. I grade about 75 audio production mix projects approximately every other week. Each project is about 3-5 minutes of listening before I add written commentary and critique, with the virtual students taking even longer to grade due to multiple screenshots of their work that must be accounted for. I can now effectively listen and grade at home using these new Yamaha Reference Monitors with my home audio production setup!”
Michael Walsh, Fulton County
“Thank you! The PAGE Educator Grant allowed me to purchase 40 camping/bag chairs for the entire school to use!”
“Teachers can sign up to check out a cart with the chairs in order to have class outside. With the beautiful spring weather we’ve been having the last few weeks, they are quickly becoming very popular!”
Erin Turner, Bryan County
“Thank you so much to PAGE for investing into teachers’ classrooms!”
“With the PAGE Educator grant, I was able to better equip my classroom. I was able to purchase light rings, a slate for writing and solving math problems, 10 pairs of headphones for students, a document camera to see scratch work and a USB extender. I’m beyond thankful for this new equipment to enhance my virtual classroom as we continue the online learning experience.”
Kera Davis, Monroe County
“I am using all of the hands-on materials that I purchased with the PAGE grant to give students something to do with their hands during a counseling session.”
“So far the Brick Based Counseling book and Legos are my favorite! I have introduced the Zones of Regulation to my students but will begin using it school-wide for my monthly Counselor Class lessons in the fall.”
“I would like to thank PAGE for giving teachers the opportunities to apply for grants to help fund needed resources for our students.”
“We were able to create a multisensory learning station that helps develop sight word fluency. Multisensory teaching techniques are valuable not only for students who struggle with reading and writing skills, but for all students’ development.”
Darniele Scarpinato, Cobb County
“Thanks PAGE! With your support, our students were able to expand COVID-19 safety awareness to first, second, and third graders.”
“Students used the funds for publication of their book. The proceeds from the sale of the books will be divided by 20 percent returning to project-based learning and 80 percent will go to help local families that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. We have also sent copies of our book to President Biden and Governor Kemp.”
Clayton Moon, Pike County
“As a kindergarten teacher, I desire to provide virtual students every opportunity to gain and retain mathematical skills. PAGE definitely helped me push forward in making sure this desire became reality.”
“With the help of the Page Educator Grant, I purchased and created a math manipulative learning tool kit. With this kit, I plan to provide learners with the tools they need to engage and grasp the concepts of math through the use of manipulatives. The goal is to reduce some of the psychological and emotional stress students possibly experience while learning math virtually.”
Nicole Burkes, Muscogee County
“We are grateful for PAGE’s generosity!”
“The items purchased with the PAGE grant are directly benefiting students who are struggling with social/emotional needs. We have created calm-down kits to use with students in Pre-K through 1st grade who need emotional support. The kits include tactile devices and weighted stuffed animals that help students better regulate their emotions. Our students are able to personalize their calm down kits so that the kits include the items that work best for each student.”
Ben Pitchford, Colquitt County
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