Watauga Education Foundation – Page 3 – supporting educators to inspire and enhance student success

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

“Unleashing the Author Inside with CoWriter!” grant provides Blowing Rock School 2nd – 8th graders on-demand, electronic spelling feedback through the CoWriter app, an assistive technology tool aimed at serving all learning styles and abilities.

Grant Spotlight Series

Rob Smith instructs Blowing Rock School 2nd graders on CoWriter. Patrick Sukow, Rob Smith and Laurie Gill co-wrote the Watauga Education Foundation grant application.

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

“Creative Communication to Build Student Culture” implements the use of digital displays at Hardin Park School to create a more cohesive school community that is informed, celebrated, and unified and involved.

Grant Spotlight Series

Watauga Education Foundation Treasurer, Laura Newmark, presents grant award to Amy Hiatt (right), Candice Trexler (not pictured), and Craig Marze (not pictured) of Hardin Park School

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

“Uke Have a Friend in Me” funds the purchase of a class set of ukuleles and tuners to be used at both Bethel and Valley Crucis schools to develop musical literacy and student engagement.

Grant Spotlight Series

Watauga Education Foundation President, Dr. Don Presnell, presents grant to Emily Tkacik of Bethel and Valle Crucis Schools with Bethel Principal Brian Bettis