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Current and Past Grant Winners


WGCF

GRANT AWARDS TO DATE- $91,349.18


2023 - Total Awarded $35,418.39

• Graphic and Verse Novels Project: Project Director - Lisa Smith, Wadsworth High School

• STEM Room Expansion: Project Director - Chad Wolf, Central Intermediate School

• 3D Printing Addition: Project Director - Joseph Shalala, Lincoln Elementary School

• Alternative Learning Environment: Project Director - Keri Hamsher, Wadsworth High School

• Calming Sensory Bins: Project Director - Brittany Laino, Overlook Elementary School

• Clay Relief Permanent Display: Project Director - Jennifer Sorrent, Valley View Elementary School

• Hydroponic Garden: Project Director - Katie Wilson, Wadsworth Middle School

• LibraryRefresh: Project Director - Vicki Fugate, Isham Elementary School

• KEVA Planks: Project Director - Kelly Lab, Franklin Elementary School

• Kindergarten Fine Motor Initiative: Project Director - Stephine Schmeltzer, District-Wide Project

• Outdoor Learning Lab: Project Director - Kevin Auerbach, Franklin Elementary School

• Sensory Magic: Project Director- Haley Duerr, Valley View Elementary

• STEM Lab Redesign: ProjectDirector - Mandy Simmons, Franklin Elementary School

2022 - Total Awarded $23,080.86

• Isham's 100-Year Mural: Project Director - Sally Lucas, Isham Elementary School

• Brainball for Overlook Elementary School: Project Director- Brandon Nolan, Overlook Elementary School

• Student Investigators: Project Director - Stephen Luchka, Central Intermediate School

• Photography Studio at WHS: Project Director - Eric Heffinger, Wadsworth High School

• Franklin Shared Bookroom: Project Director - Kristina Marias, Franklin Elementary School

• Thinking Math Classroom: Project Director - Beth Lawrence, Wadsworth Middle School

• CalmingCorner and Collaborative Space: Project Director - Carly DiPaolo, Wadsworth High School

2021 - Total Awarded $9,627.50

• Boomwhacker Symphony: Project Director - Amy Muhl, Central Intermediate School

• Super Cool Sensory Room: Project Director - Haley Duerr, Valley View Elementary

• Grizzly Reading Rotations: Project Director - Ali Zwisler, Overlook Elementary School

• Lifelong Recreational Activities with Family and Friends: Project Director - Michelle Minick, Central Intermediate School

• More STEAM in the AtmoSPHERO: Project Director - Jeff Marini, Valley View Elementary

2020 - Total Awarded $15,151.30

• Social-Emotional Well-Being Studio: Project Director - Julie Gunn, Isham Elementary School

• Creating a sensory Room: Project Director - Katie Wilson, Wadsworth Middle School

• STEAM-ing up our VVLibrary: Project Director- Lisa Owens,Valley View Elementary

• Computer Science CampRobotics: Project Director - Joseph Shalala, District-wide Project

• School Library Furnishings: Project Director - Tricia Claypool, Lincoln Elementary School

• Enhancing Literacy in the ELA Classroom: Project Director- Lisa Smith, Wadsworth High School

• Courtyard Project: Project Director - Peri Jurey, Wadsworth Middle School

• Grizzly Group Mentoring: Grizzly Leadership Academy: Project Director - Sara Good, Wadsworth High School

2019 - Total Awarded $8,071.13

• Graphing Calculators: Project Director - Sandy Kurt, Wadsworth High School

• Summer Reading Camp: Project Director - Stephine Schmeltzer, All Elementary Schools 

• Flexible Alternative Seating: Project Director- Mary Linn, Franklin Elementary School

• Mindful Music Moments: Project Director - Julie Gunn, Valley View Elementary School 

• Workbench and Tool Kit: Project Director - Barb Crookes, Franklin Elementary School