Twenty-eight educators were awarded funding through the Lumbee River EMC Bright Ideas Grant program to enhance student learning and create innovative educational experiences.
"These educators are leading the way in creating engaging learning experiences, helping their students thrive in and out of the classroom. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year's grant recipients for their hard work, dedication, and vision," a statement on Lumbee River EMC's website reads in part.
The educators were honored during a ceremony held on November 5, 2024, at Lumbee River EMC headquarters in Pembroke.
More than $70,000 in grant funds were allocated to educators across Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland and Scotland counties, according to the website.
The following is a list of PSRC educators who received grant funding through the program:
Ana Locklear - Pembroke Elementary: Pembroke Elementary Story Walk
Ann Bartley - Rosenwald Elementary: How Am I Reading?
Carrie Bullard - Union Chapel Elementary: Robotics in the Library
Connie Revels - Magnolia Elementary: Growing Young Scientists Through STEM and Practical Application
Cynthia Gist Hammonds - Tanglewood Elementary: Share the Fair
Ellen Brantley - Union Elementary: Revolutionary Readers: Changing Our School One Book at a Time
Erica Quick - Rosenwald Elementary: Story Walk with Rosenwald
Erin Oxendine - Red Springs High School: Doing Science Through Modeling
Gina Jacobs - Union Elementary: Eagles' Soar Sensory Walk
Helena Sibyl King - Long Branch Elementary: If Isn't Easy Being Green-Enhancing Kids Creativity Using Green Screen Technology
Jackie Cummings-Hunt - Prospect Elementary: Building a Nurturing Reading Environment for ALL Students
James Hammonds - South Robeson Middle: South Robeson Middle School Art Club
Katara Bullard - Union Elementary: Reading Eagles Soaring Above and Beyond
Kathy Dae Locklear - Purnell Swett High School: Students Making Mindful Choices
Katrina Locklear - Union Elementary: Relaxing while Engaging in Rich Texts
Kelsey Cummings - Union Elementary: Sensory Explorers: Changing Lives Through Sensory Play
Kenda Bird Collins - Deep Branch Elementary: Bulldog Multi-Sensory Safe
LaJoan Addison - WH Knuckles Elementary: Books They Are Magical
Leigh Andra Oxendine - Prospect Elementary: Explore, Experiment, Discover
Linda McLaughlin - Red Springs High School: Diamonds In the Rough
Miranda Jones - Purnell Swett High: Enhancing Teacher-Student Engagement through Technology
Samantha Dial & Amber Oxendine - Prospect Elementary: Around the World in 50 Experiments
Sarah Griffin-Greene - Rowland Norment Elementary: Sphero BOLT Robots for Rowland Norment Elementary
Shauntia McLeod - Fairgrove Elementary: Virtual Learning Expeditions: Global Classroom
Taleek D. Harlee-McCray - Purnell Swett High: Blooming Brilliant: Art of Floral Arrangement
Tammy Sessoms - Union Chapel Elementary: Innovative Learning
Tiane Loy Burns - Union Elementary: Extra Super Reading Eaglets
For the full list of recipients, visit Lumbee River EMC's website.
Photo courtesy of Lumbee River EMC