2007 Oklahoma Fund for Teachers Fellows
ANADARKO
Olivia Lopez, Anadarko High School, and Abe Lopez, Anadarko Middle School
Travel to Paris to study the work of the impressionists and create a series of acrylic paintings. [Team Grant]
BARNSDALL
Jason Cole, Barnsdall High School
Study Native American culture and history (as it existed prior to European settlement) in the Rocky Mountain area.
BARTLESVILLE
Vanessa Wallace and Shelly White, Wilson Elementary
Examine and observe the behavior of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sharks in their natural habitat at the Bay of Fundy. [Team Grant]
BEGGS
Kathryn Bell and Barbara Klaus, Beggs Elementary
Travel to New York City to attend the Lincoln Center Institute’s workshop, “Arts in Education”. [Team Grant]
BETHANY
Andrea Stewart, Earl Harris Elementary
Travel from Saratoga, New York, to Washington, D.C., filming a video diary of Revolutionary War battlefields and historic sites.
BIXBY
Teresa McCain, Bixby North Elementary
Attend the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Summer Institute to examine integrating the arts with school curriculum to increase literacy acquisition.
Jean Bundy, Bixby Middle School, and Nancy Pettus, Jenks High School
Participate in the Fifth Mission to Poland: Study Tour for Holocaust Educators to examine the history of the Nazi occupation. [Team Grant]
BROKEN ARROW
Beverly Webb, Centennial Middle School
Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia, and Auschwitz, Poland, to research Nazi Germany's impact in World War II.
CHANDLER
Janet Clark, Kelli Robbins, Jennifer Sayre and Sheila Simms, Park Road Elementary
Participate with the Yucatan Experience for Educators Tour of Ancient Mayan Sites and study Mayan culture. [Team Grant]
CLAREMORE
Laneta Going, Roosa Elementary
Travel to Italy to explore Roman ruins, tour museums and visit the hillsides of Tuscany - the birthplace of the Renaissance.
CLINTON
Joe Thomas, Washington Elementary
Participate with the Westward Ho! educational study of the westward expansion of the United States.
Tina Hernandez and Diane Jones, Washington Elementary
Travel to Egypt to study its culture and history, gather primary resources and visit local schools. [Team Grant]
COMANCHE
Marilyn Pineda and Juana "Lynn" Tilley, Comanche Elementary
Travel to Alaska to ride the rails, explore the landforms, observe culture, gather artifacts and photograph the region. [Team Grant]
DALE
Kenita Lynn, Dale High School
Explore, research and document areas of Alaska that inspired Jack London's literary works.
DAVIS
Glenna Raper and Shelly Thompson, Davis Middle School
Research and observe multicultural customs in New York City to educate and promote the importance of diversity. [Team Grant]
DEER CREEK
Mari Pace, Deer Creek High School
Tour the Boston historical area to examine the roots of early American authors.
Kelli Kidd, Prairie Vale Elementary
Travel by trailer to explore over 10 national parks and visit the National Marine Sanctuary and Aquarium of the Bay.
Rebecca Gilley, Prairie Vale Elementary
Travel to Costa Rica to establish a student pen-pal program to improve student writing and language skills and encourage global awareness.
EDMOND
Janelle Burns, Cimarron Middle School
Attend a summer institute to study the Geometer's Sketchpad; and photograph geometry in New York City architecture and nature.
Cindy Prince, Oklahoma Christian School
Travel to England and Scotland to study culture, medieval times, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare.
ENID
Martha O'Banion, Hoover Elementary and Eddie Lou Strimple, McKinley Elementary
Attend the Hebridean Celtic music festival and a Scottish country dancing class to experience the culture of Scotland. [Team Grant]
Gretchen Cole-Lade and Tana Germundson, Enid High School
Travel to the Priory Woods School in England to observe and study communication technologies and teaching strategies for high school students with disabilities. [Team Grant]
FLETCHER
Jason Adams, Fletcher High School, and Cindy Murphy, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Participate in an in-depth study tour of technology and art at the Smithsonian Institution and other points of interests in Washington, D.C. [Team Grant]
FT. COBB
Cindy Murphy, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, and Jason Adams, Fletcher High School
Participate in an in-depth study tour of technology and art at the Smithsonian Institution and other points of interests in Washington, D.C. [Team Grant]
GLENPOOL
Miguel Portillo, Glenpool High School
Participate in educational programs offered through a partnership of the National Park Service, the Boston Historical Society and Colonial Williamsburg.
JENKS
Elisa Heroux, Jenks Middle School
Participate with the Kona Science Project to study active volcanoes in Hawaii.
Pamella Garvin, Jenks Middle School
Attend a Spanish immersion program in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to improve language skills and study Hispanic culture.
Nancy Pettus, Jenks High School, and Jean Bundy, Bixby Middle School
Participate in the Fifth Mission to Poland: Study Tour for Holocaust Educators to examine the history of the Nazi occupation. [Team Grant]
Amy Ball, Gail Foster and Bridget Hailey, West Elementary
Attend an educators' writing project at Columbia University to enhance literacy development for elementary students. [Team Grant]
Malissa Barker and Susan Cronk, West Intermediate Elementary
Attend an educator's institute at Columbia University to enhance writing instruction and develop student writing skills. [Team Grant]
LAWTON
Susan Smith, Edison Elementary
Travel to Alaska to photograph and research the wildlife, geography, geological formations, and historical sites.
Amy Romeros, Douglass Learning Center
Participate in Project Zero conference in Melbourne, Australia, to study teaching strategies utilizing the Multiple Intelligence Model of Gardner.
MIAMI
Daniel Dillon, Miami High School
Travel to New York City attend the Broadway Teaching Lab sponsored by MTI/ADI and tour the theater district.
MOORE
Whitney Stafford, Brinks Junior High
Travel to France to study and observe the French language and culture.
Cathy Pettijohn, Brinks Junior High
Travel to London and Paris to study the life and work of William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.
Shari Bright, Eastlake Elementary, and Lois Sturch, Central Elementary
Travel to Alaska to explore and study its wildlife, geology, environment and native cultures. [Team Grant]
MUSKOGEE
Vicki Hall, Muskogee 7th & 8th Grade Center
Research and examine the social and cultural climate of colonial Massachusetts and its effects on early American literature.
NORMAN
Kathryn Baugher, Norman North High School
Participate in a Kenyan wildlife tour "Gorillas in the Classroom."
OKLAHOMA CITY
Susan Arn, Metro Technology Centers, South Bryant Campus
Travel to Ireland to tour the high crosses and fabled castles to demonstrate uses of mathematics and engineering.
James Payne, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Attend the International George Bernard Shaw Festival in Ontario, Canada, to participate in productions, lectures and workshops.
Donna Morgret, Gatewood Elementary, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Study the influence of math on China's culture and learn innovative strategies for teaching math.
Sarah Wilhite, Sequoyah Elementary, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Participate with a retreat in Ireland studying traditional Irish violin and experiencing elements of the Irish cultural heritage.
Candace Moon, U.S. Grant High School, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Participate in a study tour of London, Amsterdam, Paris, Florence and Rome to examine the cultural and historical sites of Western humanities and literature.
Nancy Boudreau, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Explore the cultural and linguistic similarities and differences in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
Alice Pettit, Cleveland Elementary, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Participate in a study tour to Italy, Switzerland, France and England to augment the humanities curriculum.
Judith Miracle, Webster Middle School, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Travel to Greece to explore and video historical sites and interview local citizens.
Kay Lindley and Alisha Sackett, Central Elementary, Putnam City Public Schools
Travel to Australia to experience the culture and observe classroom literacy teaching strategies in local schools. [Team Grant]
OWASSO
Catherine Blevins, Mary Hill, Robin Peterson, Elizabeth Swearingen and Mary Thomas, Larkin Bailey Elementary
Study our nation's heritage by visiting historical sites in Washington, D.C.; Charlottesville; and Williamsburg, VA. [Team Grant]
George Baker III, Owasso Alternative High School
Study the science, history, art and culture of southern Italy and Sicily.
Regina Driver, Owasso High School
Participate in a London Globe Theatre and Stratford-upon-Avon summer program to study Shakespeare's works.
PRUE
Kari Garman, Prue High School
Travel throughout England touring major landmarks to attempt to bridge the gap between the ancient and modern world.
STILLWATER
Denise Ferrell, Skyline Elementary, and Jeri Seefeldt, Stillwater High School
Attend the West End Theatre Teachers' Workshop, visit a children's theatre and explore museums and other sights in London. [Team Grant]
Heather Newman and Elizabeth Shell, Skyline Elementary
Attend the Summer Fellowship Institute 2007 to study the rainforest and coral reefs in Belize. [Team Grant]
TAHLEQUAH
Harold McMillen, Tahlequah High School
Participate with an historical and cultural study tour of prehistoric, ancient, medieval and modern sites in England, Wales and Scotland.
THOMAS
Stacy Gose and Cindy Hunnicutt, Thomas High School
Travel to Rome, Italy, and surrounding areas to focus on literature, journal writing, architecture, art and history. [Team Grant]
TULSA
Catherine Sims, Cascia Hall Preparatory School
Travel to England to explore literary landmarks of famous authors.
Therese Iten, Debra Oakely and Julie Schultz, St. Pius X Catholic School
Attend a workshop in Denver to learn teaching strategies for science and conduct 75 experiments. [Team Grant]
Aaron Inlow, School of St. Mary
Study the biology and geology of five biogeographic regions of Arizona and study astronomy at the Lowell Observatory.
Brian Grimm, Kim Piper and Beatrice Stinson-Hoxie, Will Rogers High School, Tulsa Public Schools
Forge links between American high school students and Irish literature by exploring the literary history of Ireland. [Team Grant]
Janet Henderson, Grimes Elementary, and Lisa Iottini-Wagner, Eisenhower Elementary, Tulsa Public Schools
Attend the international summer course, "Music and Dance Education: Orff-Schulwerk," at the University Mozarteum Salzburg in Austria. [Team Grant]
Nancy Christy, Carver Middle School, Tulsa Public Schools
Visit various sites in England to increase my knowledge of William Shakespeare's life, time and works.
Melanie Clouse and Michele Spencer, Rosa Parks Elementary, and Molly Linehan and Christy Thompson, McAuliffe Elementary, Tulsa Union Public Schools
Attend an educator's institute at Columbia University to enhance writing instruction and develop student writing skills. [Team Grant]
Sharon Ellis, Sonya Neece and Kim Wolfe, Jarman Elementary, Tulsa Union Public Schools
Travel to Seattle to observe and study volcanoes, tide pools, whales and the Northwest Native Americans. [Team Grant]
Judith Cairl, Debbie Lee, Alycia Pennington and Linda Snowbarger, Anderson Elementary, Tulsa Union Public Schools
Travel to New York to explore sites inspired by children's literature and to interact with students at two elementary schools. [Team Grant]
Mary Griffin, Peters Elementary, Tulsa Union Public Schools
Travel to the United Kingdom to study art, architecture and cultural sights.
Kelly Bullock and Kimberly Sixsmith, Peters Elementary, Tulsa Union Public Schools
Explore the unique plant and animal life that inhabits the Hawaiian Islands and study the history of Pearl Harbor. [Team Grant]
Aaron Parsons, Darnaby Elementary, Tulsa Union Public Schools
Explore Scottish castles, the presumed setting for the play Macbeth, and visit Cornwall to explore its communities and schools.
WAPANUCKA
Amy Smith, Wapanucka High School
Attend a Costa Rican Spanish immersion institute and study the culture of South America.
YUKON
Shelly Mathews, Skyview Elementary
Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to enhance literacy skills through art.
Karen Evans, Yukon High School 11-12
Attend the Science of Ecosystems program that explores the unique environmental systems of the Hawaiian Islands.
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