supporting educators to inspire and enhance student success
Ashley Tate from Green Valley and Mabel Schools for “Adaptive Tools for More Inclusive Visual Art Classes.” Grant funds will purchase tools and materials necessary for differentiation of art lessons to reach the diverse needs of all students. This project will help to adapt art lessons for all types of learners, fostering a sense of inclusivity, so every child can have an enriching experience exploring the world of visual art.
Angela Alexander and Tori Loftin of Watauga High School “Glowing Beauty.” Grant funds will purchase esthetics equipment to provide hand-on learning spa facial learning opportunities for students that want to pursue careers as an esthetician or a medical esthetician. Equipment will show how treatments can positively affect the skin over time and also the negative effects of sun damage.
Genal West of Watauga High School for “Color to Dye For & Spin Me Right ‘Round.” Grant funds will build on the Appalachian Arts Revival by adding a spinning wheel and dye garden to the Watauga High School art room. The project will allow students to see the full process of creation: planting, growing, harvesting to dying fibers, spinning into yarn, and using the yarn in weaving projects.
