November 8, 2022

BEF Awards 22 Fall Innovation-Grants

BEF Awards 22 Fall Innovation-Grants

Congratulations to the following Berkley Schools staff members for receiving a Fall 2022 Berkley Education Foundation Innovation-Grant. The BEF funds innovative project requests, special materials to enhance lessons and educational technology. Innovation-Grants are for more than basic classroom supplies. They are an opportunity for staff members to be creative, push the envelope and expand learning for students. The BEF has an annual $15,000 allocation to support Innovation-Grants.

Adult Transition

Sharon Berke, BAT Microenterprise: Flannel Rag Blankets

Anderson Middle School

Jennifer Bajorek, Wipebook Flipcharts for Classroom
David Johnson, Wipebook Flipcharts for Classroom
Deanna McDermott, Learning at the Detroit Zoo

Angell Elementary School

Julie McKeeman, Busy Feet and Comfy Seats
Laurie Ovies, Vertical Play in TK!
Ashley Phillips, Music Technology Integration
Lauren Wexler, Mirrors and Windows: Finding Diverse Characters in Our Classroom Library

Berkley High School

Natalie Ford, Podcasting Equipment
Kaitlyn Hart, Psychology is Everywhere!
Mary Martinuzzi, Building Sensory Needs
Saundra Rathburn, BHS Meditation Garden Expansion
Jacqueline Terbrack, Let's modernize the library!
Lenny Waldman, Catch Box (Throwable Microphone)
Kelley Yell, Ninja Blender Budget

Burton Elementary School

Stacey Reynolds, Power of Peers
Stephanie Williams, Sound Pouches

Norup International School

Kristina Scholl, Sensational Centers!

Pattengill Elementary School

Jen Vail, Flexible Seating for Third Grade

Rogers Elementary School

Sarah Berry, Andrea Halas, Amy Mustonen, Enhancing Fine Motor and Communication Skills through Sensory Experiences
Rebecca Smith, Rogers’ Coffee Cart
Nikki Stone, Create like a Pro!