The Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) actively works to support and invest in the lives of Brownwood ISD’s teachers and students. They awarded BISD teachers with grant funding at Convocation on Tuesday, August 9th. BEF’s grants for the 2022-23 school year were made possible through generous donations from the community, as well as ongoing fundraising efforts. “The Foundation has the ability to help make positive impacts in the lives of our students and teachers that are measurable and life-changing,” said Eric Evans, the Brownwood Education Foundation Board Vice President. “We make the most impact out of the funds received.” From alternative seating, new supplies, innovative learning kits, and STEM initiatives, Brownwood’s teachers can use the Education Foundation’s funding to create rigorous and superior learning environments.
Over $8,400 went to various teachers across the Brownwood school district. The following teachers received grants for their various projects:
- Cortney Kemp – Coggin Elementary School – $703.10
Magic of Math: Bringing STEM into the Math Classroom - Sherri Land at Coggin Elementary School – $911.55
Reading, Math, and Science, oh my! (STEM Tools) - Holly Bush – East Elementary School – $639.47
Movement, Mid-lines, and Munchkins, oh my! (Music supplies) - Tim Thomas, Mendy Green, Johna Elliott, Shantel Elrod (Science Teachers) – Brownwood Middle School – $3,000.00
Coding in the Science Classroom - BISD Instructional Coaches – $1,434.98
Engagement Kits (Games, Manipulatives) - Amber Villalpando, Amber Evans – Brownwood Middle School – $520.75
Making Algebra Child’s Play (Games, Manipulatives) - Angela Fabbiani, GT Teachers – $1,260.00
Engineering is Elementary – STEM
STEM initiatives allow enhanced learning opportunities for students within Brownwood ISD. As students move from elementary, into intermediate and middle school, they receive multiple opportunities to learn coding, robotics, and other high-tech education. These teachers found innovative ways to enhance their students’ learning experience. “The BEF looks for opportunities to impact kids through the annual grants,” Evans said. “When we can help teachers engage their students in creative and sometime alternative methods, everyone benefits.”