2006 Oklahoma Fund for Teachers Fellows
Corinn Allen, Deanne Lagaly, & Janice Palmer,
Rose Witcher Elementary -
El Reno
Attend the Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada
Holly Anderson, Gina Andrews, Jessica Hilton, Marjorie Hosey, & Sherrie McElroy,
Jarman Elementary - Union
Travel to Washington D.C. to discover our nation's rich and diverse history
Laura Anderson & Cathy Barker,
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - Duncan
Participate in Dr. Spencer Kagan's Cooperative Learning program: Structure for Active Engagement
Dana Barden,
Apollo Elementary - Putnam City
Participate in the Rainforest Workshop for Teachers in Peru. The workshop will cover interconnections among living organisms and environmental conditions in the field
Janet Barrick, Deanna Compton, & Martha Nelson, Ada High School
Participate in "Destination Diversity: The Journey Home" a staff development program that allows teachers to visit and document the sites of the major civil rights events of the twentieth century
Jon Bielich, Putnam City High School
Attend "Broadway standard" workshops in lighting, sound and scenic design
Amanda Bigger, Emerson High School - Oklahoma City
Participate in the AP Art History Summer Institute in San Diego, California
Randy Blackwood, Edmond Santa Fe High School
Participate in the 7th International Conference on Teaching Statistics
Nancy Blevins & Debi Pickens,
Parkland Elementary -Yukon
Participate in a Santa Fe Cooking and Cultural Adventure to explore the rich cultural and gastronomic heritage of New Mexico, immersing ourselves in the native cooking, natural history, family traditions and art of the American Southwest
James Bond, Union High School
Tour of the eight recognized environmental eco-regions in Oklahoma to gather digital pictures, print enrichment material, and soil/water samples for use in the classroom
Betty Bowen, James Hancock, & Mary Henderson-Smith, Cushing Middle School
Travel to Rome, Florence and Venice to study Italian art in and view major historical sites ranging from the Etruscan to contemporary periods.
Teressa Bruce, Capitol Hill High School - Oklahoma City
Four-week intensive language course through the Goethe institute. The major ojectives of this fellowship are to improve language skills and provide students with up-to-date cultural material and genuine experiences
Stephanie Butler,
Clyde Boyd Middle School - Sand Springs, &
Tammy McManis,
Sequoyah Middle School - Edmond
Visit a variety of sites throughout Puerto Rico enhancing knowledge and experience in culture and geology
LeeAnn Carlson,
Hobart High School
Literary Pilgrimage through Oklahoma: putting into geographical and historical contect the literary works of Oklahomans
Lisa Carr & Debbie Van Horn, Sapulpa Middle School
Travel to Tokyo, Japan to study, discover, and document Japanese culture, language, traditions, religion, history, and technological advances
Amy Cauthon-Smith,
Holland Hall School - Tulsa
Study Colombian art and literature while immersing in the culture and language of South America
Sarah Chan & Jonette Dunlap,
Taft Middle School - Oklahoma City
Spend the summer tracing Mozart's footsteps
Belinda Christ,
Star Spencer High School - Oklahoma City
Grand Tour of Museums and Historic Sites in Europe
Brenda Chapman,
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Oklahoma City, &
Robin Stinchcomb,
Deep Rock Elementary - Cushing
Participate in exploration, study, and assimilation of the scientific aspects of the Superior National Forest near Ely, Minnesota
Michelle Cole, Camille Cooper, Elain Harkreader, Sylvia Hill, Elizabeth Jones, Debra McDole, & Tara Ritter,
Glenpool Middle School
Participate in the Literacy First Summer Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida
Rebecca Collins, Mark Twain Elementary - Oklahoma City
European cultural immersion- visiting museums, art and architecture
Debbie Dawson & Teresa Montgomery,
Stillwater High School
Study and tour classical and contemporary literature sites in the London, England area
Shannon Day, Marquette Catholic School - Tulsa
Attend a seven-day summer workshop in Florida called Conscious Discipline given by an organization called Loving Guidance and led by Becky Bailey
Roy Deering, Moss High School
16-day trip to the area known as "Steinbeck Country" to study the life, habits and inspirations for some of the greatest works in the history of American literature
Kimberly Derby & Dawn Reutlinger,
Owasso Eighth Grade Center
Attend yearly conference hosted by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. The conference will be followed with a tour of Holland and Poland to visit concentration camps and other Holocaust sites.
Mary Dezell,
Cedar Ridge Elementary - Union
Tour of New Zealand to study culture, communities, water and land forms, indigenous plants and animals
Pamela Fisher & Cynthia Parsons, 7th Grade Center - Owasso
Educational tour of Greece's literature, art, and culture
Jill Fitts & Barbara Smith, Jarman Elementary - Union
Participate in the National Conference on Differentiated Instruction
Diane Fix, DeeDee Liebenau, & Tiffany Thomason, Richmond Elementary - Stillwater
Attend Teacher Camp at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas
Sandra Gilliam & Suzie Woods, Central Upper Elementary - Claremore
Participate in workshops exploring the creative processes of writing, art, memoir, storytelling, drama and journaling in Florence, Italy
Margaret Goss, Northwest Technology Center - Alva
Attend Johnson & Wales University summer Culinary & Pastry Program for Teachers in Charlotte, North Carolina
Paula Goulden, Lisa Hartman & Lisa Sander, Mayo Demonstration School - Tulsa
Exploration of the history, culture, art and inventions of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci & Galileo
Cara Grant, Mills Elementary - Owasso, &
Ryan Grant, Victory Christian School - Tulsa
A European Tour of composer residences and international music museums
Marcia Greenwood & Dawn Winter,
Cleveland Elementary - Oklahoma City
Educational tour to Barcelona, Spain to develop plans for "World History, Panels of Time"
Debbie Gulley, Cynthia Howard, Barbara Routh, & Beverly Taylor,
Park Road Elementary - Chandler
Participate in the Civil War Teachers' Institute; tour Civil War battlefields & Washington, D.C.
Kathy Harding, Peters Elementary - Union
Trip to Costa Rica to learn about different types of rainforest and develop collaborative projects
Linda Hasler-Reid & Michael Reid, Muskogee 7th & 8th Grade Center
Attend a three-week intensive Spanish immersion program at the Forester Institute in San Jose, Costa Rica
Anita Hauf, Laura Smith, Will Rogers Elementary - Stillwater & Gina Morris, Sangre Ridge Elementary - Stillwater
Attend the Developing Mathematical Ideas Leadership Institute. This Institute is designed to help teachers think through the major ideas of K-7 mathematics and examine how children develop those ideas.
Tekoa Hill & Gale Howard,
North Highland Math & Science Academy -
Oklahoma City
Participate in tours of Washington, DC and Colonial Williamsburg, exploring the history of our nation
Jennifer Howland, Tulsa Memorial High School
Study political geography of Athens and other city-states of Greece to explore the relationship between geography and citizenship
Amber Jones & Merry Lahti,
McAuliffe Elementary - Union
Participate in a week-long intensive session at the Colonial Williamsburg Teaching Institute. This program allows individuals to work alongside museum staff, and take part in 18th Century simulations.
Kimberbly Jurkiw, Bixby High School,
& Glenda Robertson, Beggs High School
Tour of China's most important cultural sites, immersing ourselves in the Chinese way of life
Jennifer Kneafsey,
Union High School
Assist with research of the Anegada rock iguana, wild flamingoes, and marine life on Anegada, which is an island in the Caribbean that is home to all three research opportunities
Karen Kobs, Harvest Hills Elementary School - Putnam City,
& Susan McLemore, Ralph Downs Elementary - Putnam City
Travel to Austrailia to participate in a comparative study of Health,Physical Education, Sport, & Wellness in their schools
Nancy Kunsman,
Tahlequah High School
Take a 10-day retreat in Austria and the Czech Republic for writing teachers with focus on journalistic writing, design and photographic skills
Kathleen Lamb, Owasso 7th Grade Center
Visit Rome and Naples gathering artifacts and information to be used in a mythology and cross-curricular unit
Mellissa Lanman, Central Intermediate Elementary - Putnam City,
& Marvin Lee, Harvest Hills Elementary School - Putnam City
Study the ecology of New Zealand to study environmental issues such as wildlife conservation
Kay Leslie & Debra Steen,
Peters Elementary - Union
Tour of Colonial America to collect artifacts, video and pictures for social studies & language arts curriculum
Leland Leslie, Monroe Middle School - Tulsa
Travel to Italy to record and document classical architecture and document, record and produce a
curriculum resource kit
Meredith Malcolm, Piedmont High School
Participate in a professional development workshop that will provide experience in Costa Rican culture, conservation initiatives, rainforest bioprotection, and sustainable agriculture practices
Susan Mamary,
Marquette Catholic School - Tulsa
Historic American Cities Tour: Boston, New York, and Philadelphia
Rita Martin & Candice Weed, West Intermediate - Jenks
Attend Reading and Writing Institutes at Teachers College at Columbia University
Dana McBurney & Jennifer Potts,
Chouteau Elementary - Tulsa
Professional Development with Austrailian educators to learn how their students' high literacy rate is impacted by the arts
Jackie McCaughtry,
U.S. Grant High School - Oklahoma City
Travel to two culturally rich cities in theatre for an enrichment in the arts
Holly McKinney, Central Elementary - Yukon
World Music Drumming is a hands on multicultural workshop that includes experiences in drumming, singing, and playing many other instruments accustom to African and Carribbean countries.
Edna McMillen,
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Tahlequah Regional Center
Two-week science study tour of the Hawaiian Islands with particular focus on geology, astronomy, and ecology
Lyle & Nakita Moffitt,
Booker T. Washington High School - Tulsa
Visit schools in Europe to set up an interactive Web site with these schools that will allow interactivity between multiple teachers and students at multiple sites
Kandy Myers,
Skyview Elementary - Yukon
Participate in World Music Drumming course to learn the basics of African & Caribbean drumming, singing & moving
Danesa Napier,
Commerce High School
Travel to Mexico to learn about the Hispanic culture and to improve my Spanish-speaking skills
Susan Oliver,
8th Grade Center - Owasso
16-day, scientific study tour of New Zealand sponsored by the Geological Society of America
Steven Patterson,
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Chickasha Campus
Study bridge architecture, design & construction of bridges along Oregon & California coast
Victoria Phelps,
Emerson High School - Oklahoma City
Particiapte in the Global Service Corp. program. The Thailand program offers cultural immerson through volunteerism.
Teresa Potter, Leslie R. Fisher Elementary - Moore
Study ancient and medieval theatre, history, culture and related art forms in Greece, Italy and London
Sandra Powell, Verdigris High School
Travel to Acadia National Park in Maine and attend a 2 1/2 day workshop titled "Data, Data, Everywhere..." emphasising technology skill for teachers when working with on-line environmental data
George (Trey) Pritner, 8th Grade Center - Union
Study Mozart's life and music in its historical context during the 250th anniversary of his birth in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria during the Mozart Festival
Lowell Ratzlaff, Andersen Elementary - Union, & Teresa Ratzlaff,
Cherokee Elementary School - Catoosa
A study of the diverse cultures of Polynesia
Virginia "Ginny" Rohr, 6th Grade Center - Owasso
Explore Germany's historical churches, castles, museums, small cultural festivals, and areas of authentic German craftsmanship
Cindy Scarberry, Lani Garner & Stefani Stuemky,
Monroe Elementary - Norman
Travel to Zimbabwe to take part in a 3-way Teacher Exchange, and to experience the Zimbabwean culture through homestays. Click here to visit the team's Web site.
Melissa Scheiwe, Independence Middle School - Yukon
Travel to the coast of Australia on the Osprey and Ribbon Reefs to explore the diversity of coral life and other sea life,
working side by side with real scientists to understand how they conduct the
scientific method
Kathleen Schwiebert,
Prairie Vale Elementary School - Deer Creek,
& Nancy Vasso,
Deer Creek Middle School
Research immigration through resources in New York City - Ellis Island, Lower East Side Tenement Museum and New York Historical Society
Katie Sloan, Bishop Kelley High School - Tulsa
Participate in a cultural exchange in Germany
Billy Smith,
Prague Elementary
Visit historic America from Philadelphia to Boston to Washington, D.C.
David Stacey, Beggs Middle School
Travel to Costa Rica for an eco-tour of the country
Vicki Sullivan,
Fletcher High School
Attend the "Connecting Collections" summer institute for teachers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Linda Tincher, Lincoln Elementary School - Pryor
Travel to San Diego, California to attend the National Educational Computing Conference
Marilee Tussing,
Southgate/Rippetoe Elementary - Moore
Participate in a three-week study of traditional Irish Music in Ireland at the Willie Clancy School and the South Sligo School
Kathryn Tydlacka,
Clyde Boyd Middle School - Sand Springs
Travel to Poland for a ten-day Jewish Heritage/Holocaust tour
Laban West, Gatewood Elementary - Oklahoma City
Travel to City of Linxia, Gansu Province,China to study, observe and photograph local folk music presentations and instruments
Mary White,
Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary
Two-week trip to Japan to study agriculture, culture, and local customs
Annmarie Wright,
Jenks High School
Participate in a guided tour following the route of the Allied forces through England, France, Belgium, and Germany
Marilyn Brooks, Rebecca Karcher, Marilyn Pineda, Susan Sessums, & Kristan Slovak, Comanche Elementary School
Attend the Great Expectations Summer Institute
Teri Brown, June Carter, Donna Denny, Angela Flanary, Nancy Graham, Kim Hill, Anna Koch, SueAnn McGowan-Miller, Tara Norvell, Shereen Rasor, & Davette Ravencraft, Mustang Valley Elementary
Attend the Great Expectations Summer Institute
Beckie Bandy, Carla Beats, Fern Boling, Terri Bowzer, Debbie Brown, Patty Cusick, Rosann Hanes, Cal Hardage, Steve Hawkins, Karen Log, Kelli McDaniel, Janell Miller, Robbie Porter, Cathy Rabel, Vicki Toews, Aimee Weston, and Kathy Wood, Hall-Halsell Elementary - Vinita
Attend the Great Expectations Summer Institute