"I plan to use the Teacher Grants for Innovation funds to purchase a VR headset for my classroom so my students can create 3-dimensional art in virtual reality and have the opportunity to integrate technical advancements with timeless concepts of beauty and creativity."

“The funding from the GTI Award will purchase KIBO, a robotic system that allows young elementary students to combine reading comprehension and robotics as they learn to code the robot to summarize the story they read.”

“My GTI-funded project fosters leadership and problem-solving skills in high school students as they work to develop a hands-on STEM program for 4th and 5th-grade students in an economically disadvantaged housing complex.”

“Applying for GTI grant funds was simple and with the funding I will be able to take my forensics unit to the next level. Students will now be able to use blood typing kids, fingerprint analysis, and more as they work to solve the crime during our crime science lab.”

"Mrs. Parham fosters an environment where creativity and critical thinking flourish, constantly seeking new ways to engage her students. Her dedication to innovation not only enhances the learning experience but also prepares her students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world."

"Ms. Shipman uses different strategies to help students solve problems. She is highly passionate and gets her students excited about learning. Her method of teaching is a phenomenon.

"Mrs. Brown is constantly incorporating cutting-edge technology into her classroom. She fearlessly embraces new technology and passes it onto her students, and her love and dedication to her students and towards her profession are without limit."

“Mrs. Hong constantly explores new topics through research and data and teaches critical thinking skills when analyzing a challenge. Through innovation and creativity, she reaches and teaches all kids. She connects well with children of different personalities and learning abilities and guides them on the right path of education.”

“Ms. Rivera-Suarez is always looking for innovative ways to make science come alive for her students. In 2024, more students participated in the science fair than ever before – a completely voluntary activity. Their participation was attributed to Ms. Rivera-Suarez, who motivated them to make their most innovative science ideas come to life.”

“Mrs. Corbin exemplifies innovation in the classroom by encouraging engagement through Project-Based Learning. She offers students unique learning experiences and makes learning accessible for all her students.”

“I have Dr. Jones to thank for my love of science. I will always attribute my success in the science field to her. Not only did she facilitate my interest, but she engaged in it with me. Dr. Jones truly deserves this recognition because, without her, I would not be pursuing entry into Howard University's BS-MD Program!”

"Ms. McDowell advocates for all learners to be actively involved in their education. Her dedication is unmatched, and she strives to bring real-life issues into the classroom to engage students in the practical side of science education. Ms. McDowell is a change agent to the core and a great role model for new and veteran teachers.”

Mrs. Spillman has been teaching music for 23 years and is constantly looking for ways to inspire and bring the musical arts to life. She understands the importance of the impact arts can have on a child's life and is a treasure to our school.

Ms. Patterson is a natural innovator and provides creative instruction to her students. She makes learning fun and inviting for all her students by providing alternative seating and instruction in her beautiful classroom.

“Mrs. Hamilton exemplifies innovation in the classroom. She makes learning fun by building on students’ background knowledge and using practical, everyday situations to teach complex ideas. Mrs. Hamilton's biggest mode of measurable impact is the relationships she builds with her students. She works to get to know them, to make them feel welcome, seen and heard in her class. She treats students with respect, and they love her for it.”

“Ms. Johnson has a unique way of seeing a problem and finding solutions to meet the needs of her students. While teaching Special Education, she saw a need for more training on how General Education and Special Education teachers can collaborate better together. She has since stepped into a general education teacher role and is now serving as a teacher leader to help improve collaboration among all teachers."

“Mrs.Parris is always trying new ways to help us understand the assignment. She uses many different teaching styles. I learned so much in the short year I had her class. Great teaching strategies and great teacher. She made me love math again. Her ways of teaching impact me and my relationship with math.”

“Ms. Hicks really gets to know her students and what motivates them, what they struggle with and why. By seeing the big picture, she can incorporate this into her goals for each kid. She works as a team with fellow faculty to make sure each child stays engaged throughout the day which is no small feat with a classroom full of kindergarten children. She is very communicative and keeps parents in the loop and asks for feedback every step of the way.”