Innovative Educational Opportunity Grants
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Innovative Educational Opportunity Grants
Teachers: 2025-2026 Innovative Educational Opportunity Grant Application Google Doc
DUE: September 26, 2025 to Christina Sisak
Ms. Jen Diana - Grandview 3rd Grade, received a grant for LCD Writing Tablets ($402.59). Mrs. Jackie Chimino - Grandview Title I Math, received a grant for a write-on Kidney Table ($545.77). Sra. Michele Schweinberg - HS/MS Spanish, received a grant for a Spanish-themed Field Trip to the Carnegie Natural History Museum ($812). Mrs. Lindsey Hudak - HS Learning Support, received a grant for a Unified Club Field Trip ($575). Mrs. Molly Maga and Mrs. Mallori Culler - Grandview 4th Grade, received a grant for classroom technology ($95.98). Grand Total $2,431.34
Mrs. Emily McMahen, Grandview 4th Grade, received a grant for classroom headphones ($559.86). Mr. Ryan Rick, Grandview 3rd Grade Band, received a grant for "Join the Band" try-out kits ($779.80). Mrs. Teri Smith, High School Choir, received a grant for a Digital Piano Bundle and Accessories ($810.55). Mrs. Lisa Pizarchik, High School Physics, received a grant for Pasta Bridge Building Competition ($518.15). Mrs. Michele Schweinberg, High School Spanish, received a grant for Spanish Scavenger Hunt at the Pittsburgh Zoo ($675). Mrs. Bethany Perri, Middle School Art, received a grant for items to make masks such as plaster of Paris and dragon skin silicone ($577.28). Mr. Brian Sabo and Mrs. Carly Rippole, High School Art and Horticulture, received a grant for "Cultivating Creativity" items ($246.74). Mr. Borbonus, Grandview Library, received a grant to improve his library shelves ($977.55). Grand Total $5,164.93
Pictured to Right: Mrs. Schweinburg - HS Spanish teacher-took students on a Columbian field trip at the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. McMahen's 4th graders received a new mouse for their Chromebooks.
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Grant Winners!
Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Schweinburg - HS Spanish teacher- Butterfly Migration Station and Butterfly Larvae Kit right bottom), Mrs. Markle - HS French teacher - Petanque Pour Apprendre Parler: Immersive Language Learning Via Participation in Cultural Leisure Activities or the Target Culture, Mrs. Pizarchik - HS Physics teacher - Lab Laptop Replacement HP Probook G8, Mr. Curcio - HS English teacher -The Station of SNO Sites set up fee and annual cost https://dastation.net/ , Mrs. Harr - HS English - portable desks an mats (also right top). Not pictured: Mrs. Newhouse - Elementary Special Ed. teacher - Fiber Optic Sideglow, Mr. McCleary and Mrs. Jones - Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Mrs. Mack - MS Special Education teacher - reward station, Mrs. Welty - Gifted teacher - AP test funding for 11th grade, Mrs. Hotz-Freeman - HS Guidance Counselor - AP test funding for 12th grade.
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