GEO GRANTS: Granting Educators Opportunities
The Peters Township Education Foundation will annually accept applications from Peters Township School District staff members for projects, programs, or materials designed to promote the education of students within the District.
GEO Grant applications will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and will be awarded in January of each calendar year.
New! The Foundation will now accept applications throughout the school year. Awards will only be granted each January, but staff members may submit applications throughout the school year and summer break for consideration. We recognize that writing a quality grant is a time consuming process and we want to allow flexibility for the staff.
A copy of the Application is available below:
GEO Grant applications will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and will be awarded in January of each calendar year.
New! The Foundation will now accept applications throughout the school year. Awards will only be granted each January, but staff members may submit applications throughout the school year and summer break for consideration. We recognize that writing a quality grant is a time consuming process and we want to allow flexibility for the staff.
A copy of the Application is available below:
| geo_grant_application.pdf |
PETERS TOWNSHIP TEACHERS AWARDED 2024 GEO GRANTS
The Peters Township Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 GEO (Granting Educators Opportunities) Grants. This year, the PTEF will provide $7,402.07 in funds to support classroom projects. Since 2012, the PTEF has provided more than $110,000 in funds to support education at all levels in Peters Township. We offer our congratulations to this year’s recipients and our thanks to everyone who has supported the efforts of the PTEF to make this a reality.
The winners are:
Stacy McCartney, McMurray Elementary School
Mrs. McCartney will receive two sets of Finch Robots for projects in her Computer Science classroom. The robots will be used for hands-on application of computer programming skills and concepts for students in grades 4 and 5.
Tammi Hanak, Bower Hill Elementary School; Fred Burns and Chris Allen, Peters Township High School
The team will receive supplies for the construction of a large lite-brite board for the sensory classroom at Bower Hill. Students in Mr. Burns and Dr. Allen’s Applied Engineering and Manufacturing classes at the High School will construct the project that will be available for students with special needs at Bower Hill Elementary.
Jessica Ferragonio, Peters Township Middle School
Ms. Ferragonio will receive 3D printing pens for the Introduction to Innovation course at the Middle School. The pens make it accessible for students to engage their creativity and problem-solving skills as they experiment with 3D technology to create three-dimensional models.
Megan Plopi, Pleasant Valley Elementary
Mrs. Plopi will receive a range of supplies for her learning support classroom ranging from a mini trampoline to weighted vests and noise reduction earmuffs. The items are designed to help the students stay focused as they develop the skills they need for learning.
Jessica Reyes, McMurray Elementary
Mrs. Reyes will receive standing desks for her classroom to provide additional seating options for students. The desks encourage increased physical activity, which can lead to enhanced cognitive function for some students.
Colleen Gallagher, Bower Hill Elementary
Mrs. Gallagher will receive standing desks and portable lap desks for her classroom. The additional seating options for the students will be beneficial for group projects and to increase engagement and focus during class time.
Kim Callaghan, Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Mrs. Callaghan will receive funds to create a Logic Library for her students with games that promote logic and critical thinking skills. Ultimately the project will expose students to activities that require problem solving and perseverance.
Stacy McCartney, McMurray Elementary School
Mrs. McCartney will receive two sets of Finch Robots for projects in her Computer Science classroom. The robots will be used for hands-on application of computer programming skills and concepts for students in grades 4 and 5.
Tammi Hanak, Bower Hill Elementary School; Fred Burns and Chris Allen, Peters Township High School
The team will receive supplies for the construction of a large lite-brite board for the sensory classroom at Bower Hill. Students in Mr. Burns and Dr. Allen’s Applied Engineering and Manufacturing classes at the High School will construct the project that will be available for students with special needs at Bower Hill Elementary.
Jessica Ferragonio, Peters Township Middle School
Ms. Ferragonio will receive 3D printing pens for the Introduction to Innovation course at the Middle School. The pens make it accessible for students to engage their creativity and problem-solving skills as they experiment with 3D technology to create three-dimensional models.
Megan Plopi, Pleasant Valley Elementary
Mrs. Plopi will receive a range of supplies for her learning support classroom ranging from a mini trampoline to weighted vests and noise reduction earmuffs. The items are designed to help the students stay focused as they develop the skills they need for learning.
Jessica Reyes, McMurray Elementary
Mrs. Reyes will receive standing desks for her classroom to provide additional seating options for students. The desks encourage increased physical activity, which can lead to enhanced cognitive function for some students.
Colleen Gallagher, Bower Hill Elementary
Mrs. Gallagher will receive standing desks and portable lap desks for her classroom. The additional seating options for the students will be beneficial for group projects and to increase engagement and focus during class time.
Kim Callaghan, Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Mrs. Callaghan will receive funds to create a Logic Library for her students with games that promote logic and critical thinking skills. Ultimately the project will expose students to activities that require problem solving and perseverance.
