WPS teachers receive classroom grants

Credit Union of America (CUA) has awarded several Wichita Public Schools teachers Teach, Grow, and Inspire the Future (TGIF) classroom grants.

Originating in 2000, more than $436,000 has been directed to classroom needs since the program’s inception.

Recipients submit an application that details their classroom project. A blind review of the applications is held by a team of CUA staff and retired school personnel.

Congratulations to the following WPS teachers:

• Christianna Doeden, Math Imagination Building, Benton Elementary
• Lisa Reeb, Out with Dry Erase Boards, In with Boogie Boards, Colvin Elementary School
• Joshua Collette, The Physics of Engineering, East High School
• Alisa Abuzeineh, Classroom Update for Modern Classroom, East High School
• Rachel Reimer-Kouame, Practical Hands-On Interventions, East High School
• Arianna Witmer , Building Cultural Appreciation, East High School
• John Maier, Weight Lifting Reward Program, East High School
• Chario Carter-Johnson, Capturing the Moments, Gordon Parks Academy
• Michael Meyer, The Future is Now: Middle School Industry, Hamilton Middle School
• Stacey Youmans, Westward Expansion Field Trip, Jardine Middle School
• Cammie Cathey, Engaging Families in School, Jardine Middle School
• Minerva Salazar, Indoor Recess Equipment, Park Elementary
• Jerry Wehry, Lighting Truss Light for Theatre, Northwest High School
• Darla Brown, STEM Based Projects, Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
• Jacqueline Nascimento-Odenheimer, Learning How to be a Biologist, South High School
• Gina Brillhart, Diving Deep into Color Theory Using Acrylics, Southeast High School
• Casey Rector, Medical Club, Southeast High School
• Tonya Howard, Learning through Civic Engagement, Southeast High School
• Petrina Griffitts, Creating Seventh-Grade Scientists, Stucky Middle School
• Lindsay Clift, Language Literacy, Truesdell Middle School
• Melisa Wingfield, Paint for Drama, West High School
• Lisa Smith, Literacy Project, Woodland Health and Wellness Magnet
• Julie Nelson, Reading Adventure Bags, Woodman Elementary
• Lisa McIntire, Greenhouse-Community Garden, Sowers Alternative Day School