We’re proud to announce the winners of our National Scholarships and Grants award winners for the fall of 2013, with 15 teachers each receiving funding for varied educational projects and pursuits.

The Association of American Educators Foundation is committed to offering individual educators various avenues for improving their effectiveness and student outcomes. Our teacher scholarships provide teachers with funding to pursue additional teacher trainings, attend workshops, or specialized conferences, while our classroom grants are offered to educators to supplement the costs of student-focused projects or activities. Both awards are available to all educators, regardless of membership status.

Our National Director, Gary Beckner, had this to say, "AAEF is inspired by the innovation and dedication these teachers have demonstrated in their applications.  These scholarships and grants are a worthy investment in empowering educators and advancing student learning across the country."

The AAE Foundation's National Scholarships and Grants competition is held twice a year in the fall and spring with our next deadline being March 1, 2013.  We encourage all teachers to apply using our easy online application process.

The fall 2013 scholarship and grant winners are as follows:

Grant Recipients:

Elise Correa from Crown Point, IN, a first year teacher, is buying a PC for underprivileged students.

Amy Fitzpatrick from Dewitt, MI is purchasing an iPad for her kindergarten students.

Amy Heefner from Charlotte, NC needs supplies for her exceptional needs, early childhood classroom.

Ann Johnson from Opelika, AL will be updating the materials used for her cell division unit.

Neysa Leichty from Fort Wayne, IN is funding a French immersion day at her school.

Kym Rich from Kennesaw, GA is purchasing tablets for her school.

Sharon Rixner from Holladay, UT will finally be getting basic lab supplies for her middle school science class.

Kimie Snapp’s dance students from Springville, UT will use the funds for an upcoming performance.

Scholarship Recipients:

Bernadette Connors from Valley Cottage, NY will attend the National Association of Biology Teachers annual conference.

Michelle Frilot from Scottsdale, AZ is taking a class to help her better teach her ELL students.

John Mayo from Lyons, NE will attend the Teaching Guitar Workshop to better help him with his guitar students.

Jenny Potter from Shawnee, KS attended the 2013 National Association for Music Education Conference.

Marytherese Ryan from Middletown, NJ is attending workshops to help with Autism, ADHD, and bullying.

Brian Smith from Knoxville, TN will be learning more about GIS systems and how to integrate that knowledge into his geography class.

Cari Wilson from Talladega, AL received funds to help pay for the renewal of her National Board certification.

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