QISD Education Foundation Awards 2011 Grants to Teachers - $105,000 Since 2006!

  The Quinlan ISD Education Foundation has announced 2011-2012 winning grant recipients for teachers in Quinlan schools. $20,000.00 will be distributed among seventeen QISD teachers to implement programs, supplement classrooms and much more in the coming year.The Education Foundation has awarded $20,000 in teacher grant initiatives to QISD for the 2011-12 school year. Since 2006, the Foundation has awarded over $105,000 to over 65 teachers!

A large congratulations extends to all 2011-12 grant recipient winners from the QISD Education Foundation. The Foundation would also like to express sincere Thanks to the FHS Marching Band for their outstanding performance leading Foundation representatives to each winning classroom.

  The 2011 Grant committee for the Foundation included: Foundation President, Dr. William Claxton; VP of Programs Dale Chreene, QISD Secondary Curriculum Dir. Gail McDaniel; QISD Elem. Curriculum Dir. Sue Boone ˜90, Larry Buchanan and Sherrie Burks VP of Fundraising Melanie Kuykendall, Board member Barbara Norris and Cathy Whitley and QISD Director of School Community Relations Tiffony Hopper . The Foundation board would like to thank the Programs Committee for their time and dedications in the selection of 2011-2012 awarded grants.

1. FHS – Team Proposal – Fully Funded – James Davis/Math Dept. - $1,700.00
   Improving Math TAKS scores through increased frequency of formative assessments - The funding for this proposal would be used to purchase a classroom scanner for each full-time math teacher at Ford High School. Providing the ability to scan assessments in the classroom removes a significant barrier to implementing a Math TAKS score improvement strategy that includes increasing the frequency of formative assessments. Use of an in-room scanner would drastically reduce the cycle time required to grade assessments, thereby not only making the assessment process more efficient, but also more effective.
2. TMS – Team Proposal – Fully Funded – Linda Butler/Reading Dept. - $3,000.00
   Mimio Vote Assessment System - The Mimio Vote assessment system lets you gauge student understanding instantly, at any point during a lesson, with maximum class participation. It simplifies assessment, grading and record-keeping by allowing the teacher to lead an impromptu quiz displaying the results with classes immediately, enjoy automatic scoring and record-keeping, and review, modify or download final results into spreadsheets. This system allows for the teacher to further exemplify using data to drive instruction in the classroom to meet more individual needs of students.
3. FHS – Individual Proposal – Almost Fully Funded – April Moore/Math - $1,500.00
   Clickers for the Classroom - This proposal would purchase a classroom set of student response systems, also referred to as clickers, for Ms. Moore’s math class at Ford High School. The handheld devices will be used by students to submit their answers to math problems and allow them to express their views in complete anonymity. The instructor can provide immediate feedback and correct any misunderstandings in a more efficient and timely manner. The devices also allow for the instructor to collect data to drive instruction to meet individual student needs.
4. TMS – Individual Proposal – Fully Funded – Clent Goldston/PE - $350.00
   Sound Media Player for the Gymnasium - This sound media player will allow for students to hear the required instructions used in measuring fitness levels of individual students as required by TEKS for Physical Education.
5. TMS – Team Proposal – Fully Funded – Jeff Oldacre/Math Dept. - $3,000.00
   Mimio Vote Assessment System - The Mimio Vote in a math classroom allow students to use current technology in the classroom while providing detailed documentation of students’ progress and is stored electronically for easy access. The system will use data to drive instruction that can carry with math teachers from year to year for each student.
6. TMS – Campus Proposal – Partially Funded – Michael Tull/Principal - $1,000.00
   TMS Student Agenda Project - The Student Agenda Program provides every student, as well as all new students, with a campus agenda. The agenda will be used by each student in every class, every day, to write objectives of the day. The agenda is also a character education tool as each page has lessons or statements that teach students about positive character traits and attitudes. These agendas are also a powerful parent communication tool.
7. FHS – Individual Proposal – Fully Funded – Leah Schneider/Health Sci. - $1,480
   CTE Health Science Equipment Equipment - purchased through this grant will allow students to use hands-on equipment to learn more about the structure and function of the human body, patient comfort and therapeutic rehab. This is especially important in order to maintain a high level of student engagement.
8. FHS – Individual Proposal – Fully Funded – Terry Burden/Auto Tech - $1,500
   CTE Automotive Diagnosis and Repair and Career Development - Equipment purchased through this grant is intended to enhance the hands-on learning experience for the Auto Mechanic student. The primary equipment purchased will allow students to be trained in diagnostic procedures and skill development in the auto industry.
9. Butler – Individual Proposal – Partially Funded – Cynthia Curb/PE - $500
   New PE Equipment - The Physical Education department is in need of new equipment to replace deteriorating or non-existent equipment that is used to enhance the PE program to help students partake in a more well-balanced physical education experience. Specific items will affect all students and will be utilized for various activities throughout the school year.
10. TMS – Individual Proposal – Partially Funded – Jacky Goleman/Social Studies - $175.00
    Raised-Relief Globe - The Raised-Relief Globe will be an up-to-date globe that reflects the current countries that have changed governments and names reflective of today. The use of this globe will give students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the geography of the world and how it impacts our daily lives.
11. Pre-K – Team Proposal – Partially Funded – Monica Rodriquez - $1,450.00
    Observation Stations - The purchase of Observation Stations will help guide future scientists at the Pre-K level. These stations will allow students to investigate, explore and observe the world around them.
12. Butler – Team Proposal – Almost Fully Funded – Patricia Goodwin/5th Science - $1,500.00
    Mimio Vote Assessment System - This clicker system will allow Science teachers at the Butler campus to implement a data-driven technology to enable students the ability to respond to and participate in teacher led questions in all aspects of any given lesson.
13. FHS – Individual Proposal – Partially Funded – Remica Bigham/Life Skills - $500
    Resource Rescue – “Linking the Puzzle for Life Skills Students” - Equipment and items purchased for this grant will be invaluable resources for teachers, para-professionals and students in the FHS Life Skills class. The resources will help drive instruction in all subject areas, as well as, enhance the use of motor skills and cognitive problem solving skills.
14. FHS – Individual Proposal – Fully Funded – Misti Maddron/Cosmetology - $850
    CTE Educating Students Today for Tomorrow’s Career - The new equipment this grant will allow, gives the students a larger variety of experience in the cosmetology field. The students would learn how to use spa facial equipment that increases the knowledge and skills in skin care. In addition, students will also learn about the growing industry of hair extensions and enhancements.
15. FHS – Team Proposal – Partially Funded – Smith/Perkins Spanish - $420
    Spanish English Dictionaries for the Spanish Classroom - This grant will allow for the purchase of a classroom set of Spanish/English Dictionaries.
16. TMS – Individual Proposal – Partially Funded – Dianna Barber/Music - $75
    External Storage Drive for Curriculum Files - Due to limited bandwidth on the district’s current network, storage space for curriculum materials is limited. This device will store audio and data files that are used for independent practice and self-directed study for general and special education students.
17. TMS – Individual Proposal – Partially Funded – Jenni Sandman/Life Skills - $1,000.00
    I-Pads for Learning - Seeing multiple benefits and student achievements following the introduction into the classroom of an Apple I-pad will allow for more integrated technology in daily lessons. This is especially helpful to help students with disabilities achieve their potential and experience success in and out of the classroom.