Mini-Grants Fund Teachers’ Projects

• March 25, 2024

ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of their spring semester teacher mini-grants.

These mini-grants will allow 16 Ashland County educators to implement innovative programs and projects to advance student learning, both in and outside their classrooms.

Thanks to the grant funding, students throughout the county will have opportunities to participate in an intermural pickleball club, visit the Buckeye Imagination Museum and more.

Grants totaled $4,996 from ACSF and $18,305 from ACCF. The following teachers received grants:

Ashland City Schools Foundation

  • Emily Hynek, Reagan Elementary School, received a grant for “Exploring Wonders: A 2nd Grade Science Adventure.”
  • Debbie McNaull, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Building Leaders of Good Character to Create Their Happily Ever After.”

Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation

  • Julie McDonnell, Taft Intermediate School, received a grant for “Interactive Science and Urban Exposure.”
  • Alexandria Paulino, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Playground Inclusion and Communication.”

Ashland County Community Foundation

  •  Lori Ayers, Hillsdale Elementary School, received a grant for “Decodable Text Is The Key To Success.”
  • Andrea Barker, Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, received a grant for “Nutrition Science Lab.”
  • Jordyn Burnison, Loudonville High School, received a grant for “Hands-On Science Labs/Projects.”
  • Jennifer Ediger, Reagan Elementary School, received a grant for “Kindergarten Discovery.”
  • Rachel Kelly, Hillsdale High School, received a grant for “Making Music Accessible.”
  • Angela Layton, Loudonville-Perrysville Schools, received a grant for “Reading Writing Redbirds/ The Million Words Club.”
  • Andrew Lewellen, Hillsdale Middle School, received a grant for “After School Art Club.”
  • Marla Nardo, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for “Intramural Pickleball Club.”
  • Wendy Packard, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for “PBIS – Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports.”
  • Tiffany Smith, Hillsdale Elementary School, received a grant for “Bookworm Vending Machine and Books for the Machine.”
  • Amber Swisher, Hillsdale High School, received a grant for “Hands-On Music for All.”
  • Andrew Tabler, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Stretch Bands for Development and Injury Prevention.”

Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation accept applications for teacher mini-grants twice annually, with application deadlines in January and September. Grant requests should be for programs and projects that are not covered by school budgets.

Any K-12 teacher from any school in Ashland County may apply online at www.ashlandforgood.org/grants. Applicants from the Ashland City School district will be considered for ACSF grants, and all applicants will be considered for ACCF grants. Questions should be directed to Kristin Aspin, Chief Program Officer, Ashland County Community Foundation, at (419) 281-4733 or kristin@ashlandforgood.org.

About Ashland City Schools Foundation: Ashland City Schools Foundation promotes excellence in academics, the arts and athletics while providing educational opportunities for all students and educators in the Ashland City School District.

About Ashland County Community Foundation: Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. ACCF has awarded over $27 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.

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