As of February 27, 2024, all Teacher Innovation Grant funds have been awarded. A summary report will be available in the Fall of 2024. Thank you to all who applied.
Teacher Innovation Grant Award Recipients
Round | School/District | Teacher | Scope of Grant |
Round 1 | Starkweather Public Schools | Jodi Erickstad | Snowshoeing education and exercise program for all students and their families at the school district. |
Round 2 | Bismarck Public Schools Century High School | Gina Phillips | Create a community garden for students to learn the importance of community and social development and healthy lifestyles. |
Round 2 | Medina Public Schools | April Foth | Purchase the Interactive Health Technologies Spirit System for her school and use it to teach students about their physical and social-emotional health. |
Round 2 | Montpelier Public Schools | Ellen Anderson | Start a STEM class where students can use SkyOp to learn about new technology in agriculture and obtain drone certification. |
Round 3 | West Fargo Public Schools Heritage Middle School | Callie Navarathne | Expand Makerspace opportunities for students and teachers. |
Round 4 | Bismarck Public Schools Legacy High School | Michael Jacobson | 3D printers for CTE students to learn about and build assistive technology for exceptional learners. |
Round 5 | Kulm Public Schools | Amy Johnson | Upgrade and expand its SMARTlab. |
Round 6 | Sawyer Public Schools | Ryan Stockie | Drone Racing Esports |
Round 7 | Hettinger Public Schools | Brooke Schneider | Schoolwide Botanical Initiative will involve each K-12 student in a standard-aligned growing project and a rain garden and hydroponics system. |
Round 8 | Beach Public Schools | Jessie Schmeling | Bridge the "old" with the "new" and team up with the local museum and allow students to build their own exhibits, encouraging students to research and engage with topics of all areas. |
Round 8 | Wyndmere Public Schools | Kelly Koboutek | Set up a student-run shirt shop to teach elementary students the importance of business and community involvement. |
Round 9 | Minot Public Schools Dakota Elementary School | Lory Keller | Purchase a CO2 3D laser cutter to expand STEM opportunities and education. |
Round 9 | Kidder Co. Public School | Damian Kennedy | Create a multimedia production room for a school podcast and for continued visual and audio content growth. |
Round 9 | Richardton-Taylor Public Schools Taylor Elementary School | Kellie Redka | Build a greenhouse and sensory garden for all students. |