2010 Oklahoma Fund for Teachers Fellows
* indicates team fellowship
Beggs Public Schools
Jim Hurley
Beggs High School
Study the biodiversity of two different regions of the United States to gather lab materials for hands-on classroom activities
Kandi Stanton, Jamie Cross, Catherine Martin, Autumn Sellers-Caldwell,
Chad Stanton, Matt Caldwell*
Beggs Elementary School, Beggs Middle School and Beggs High School
Attend the National Conference for Differentiated Instruction to acquire new teaching strategies
Bixby Public Schools
Sally Fowler-Haughey
Bixby North Elementary School
Attend two puppet workshops in California to learn the power of using puppetry in developing critical comprehension and literacy skills in young children
Catherine Woods
Bixby Middle School
Travel to Korea and China to study their history, religion, contemporary life and political situations to expand students' understanding of Asia
Bridge Creek Public Schools
Cindi Leiter, Tammy Long*
Bridge Creek Middle School, Bridge Creek Elementary School
Travel to England, Ireland and New York to acquire resources and knowledge to implement a cultural awareness program
Catoosa Public Schools
Bryon Searing
Catoosa Middle School
Research and explore historical sites in Spain to promote a greater global understanding of Spain's role in the American Revolution
Coweta Public Schools
Terri Edwards
Coweta Junior High
Travel to European Holocaust sites gathering materials and information to enhance a Holocaust literature unit
Cushing Public Schools
Tracy Nordquist
Cushing Middle School
Study Holocaust-related sites in Europe to enhance understanding of the causes and consequences of this historical event
Edmond Public Schools
Carrie Clark
Central Middle School
Utilize technology to explore Yellowstone National Park's specific rock and water systems and the interaction between earth and life
Eufaula Public Schools
Paula Galbraith, Vanessa Gilley, Delicia White*
Eufaula Elementary School
Participate in conservation projects and study indigenous life in Costa Rica to enhance students' cultural awareness and provide a greater understanding of conservation
Haworth Public Schools
Jeanne Pollard*
Haworth Elementary School
Travel to San Antonio, TX, to attend a brain-based workshop, Teaching With the Brain in Mind, to better understand how the brain learns and processes information
Locust Grove Public Schools
Cathy Welker
Locust Grove High School
Investigate literary sites in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to provide students with a connection to the influence of nature and history on American literature
Lukfata Public School
Lisa Hough*
Lukfata Elementar School
Travel to San Antonio, TX, to attend a brain-based workshop, Teaching With the Brain in Mind, to better understand how the brain learns and processes information
Mannford Public Schools
Misty Chestnut, Lori Flores, Daphne Gaebler, Denise Wilson*
Mannford Middle School
Travel to Canada, New York, Delaware and Maryland to develop school-wide learning plans on the Underground Railroad
McAlester Public Schools
Angela Key, Larry Taylor*
McAlester High School
Study architectural design in Italy to provide students with a better understanding of the Italian culture and its connection to architectural history
Moore Public Schools
Lynne Breton, Amy Chase, Nona DeCarlo, Ava Wilhelm*
Briarwood Elementary School
Participate in an ecotour of the Rio Napo River in Ecuador to give students a unique view of the environment
Aimee Edwards, Susan Pendergraft*
Earlywine Elementary School
Explore four unique cities in Italy to study art, architecture, music and culture to create an interdisciplinary unit focusing on the arts
Cort Hayhurst
Moore West Junior High School
Observe, explore, and learn about Vietnamese society and culture with a goal of teaching cultural diversity
Sally Lawrence, Amy Paul*
Moore High School
Embark on a postmodern literary journey to Amsterdam, Auschwitz, London, Paris and Rome to create a virtual field trip
Elise Robillard
Westmoore High School
Explore francophone culture in Morocco and acquire an understanding of the history, culture, products, practices and perspectives of its people
Julia Swearingen, Sarah Thompson*
Winding Creek Elementary School
Explore the ecosystems of Australia and the Aboriginal culture to enhance science and social studies curricula
Muskogee Public Schools
Cheri Fite
Tony Goetz Elementary School
Travel to England to explore the world of Harry Potter to bring literature to life in the classroom
Okemah Public Schools
Seth Cudd
Okemah Schools
Attend conducting workshops at England's Royal Academy of Music and Champs Hill to acquire new band directing skills
Oklahoma City Public Schools
John Allen
Kaiser Elementary School
Attend the American Library Association conference to develop a better awareness of library trends and teaching strategies
Jennifer Robinson
Classen School of Advanced Studies
Participate in a culinary arts program in Grenoble, France, to strengthen French language skills and provide students with a deeper understanding of the culture
Putnam City Public Schools
Randy Utt
James L. Dennis Elementary School
Explore the rich biodiversity, ecology and geology of the rainforest in Costa Rica to enhance instructional units on biomes and conservation
Stillwater Public Schools
Joanna Gipson
Stillwater High School
Explore several regions of France to enhance classroom studies of French culture and historical sites
Tahlequah Public Schools
Brenda McClain
Tahlequah High School
Travel to World War II locations in Germany collecting media to integrate history and English into podcasting, graphic design and GPS/GIS curriculum
Tishomingo Public Schools
Luther Harbert
Tishomingo High School
Research natural resources for agritourism in Scotland and Ireland to demonstrate for students how to create income through agribusiness
Tulsa Private Schools
Carol Carter, Alicia Parent*
University School at the University of Tulsa
Study the history, art and architecture in England and France to enhance humanities curriculum
Scott Olinske
Victory Christian School
Travel to Australia to better understand cultural diversity and establish a sister school exchange program
Tulsa Public Schools
Angela Bagby, Tina Berry, Denise Sprigg*
Marshall Elementary School, Grisson Elementary School
Explore the culture and language in a rural Mexican community to learn how to better
Kathy Davis, Clydia Forehand*
Grisson Elementary School
Study arts and culture in Russia to strengthen students' connection with the culture through creative/performing arts
Robin Ferrell
Mitchell Elementary School
Attend the National Endowment for the Humanities' teacher institute to learn how to incorporate the Picturing America Prints in library lessons
Michele Lasker, Joan Sizemore*
Byrd Middle School
Explore the works of Gaudi and Hundertwasser in Europe to develop art nouveau projects using color, spirals and curves
Tanya Roger
Newcomer International Elementary School
Travel to Mexico's ancient cities to enhance social studies curriculum and to better understand students' cultural background
Tulsa Union Public Schools
Carol Conrad, Ashley Cunningham*
McAuliffe Elementary School
Develop and enhance teaching strategies for reading and writing by attending summer institutes at Columbia University
Angie Draper, Karen Graves, Pam McBride*
Clark Elementary School
Attend the summer institutes at Columbia University to enhance reading and writing instruction
Katy Rader, Carrie Reese, Kristyne Salley*
Briarglen Elementary School
Attend the Columbia Teacher's Institute for Writing to learn new writing strategies and classroom management skills
Western Heights Public Schools
Kevin Williams
Western Heights Middle School
Travel to Japan to study the methods of Japanese school band directors to enrich the knowledge of instrumental music pedagogy
2009 Fund for Teachers Fellows
2008 Fund for Teachers Fellows
2007 Fund for Teachers Fellows
2006 Fund for Teachers Fellows