Grant Recipients

Monroe Excellence In Education Presents 2019 Grant Awards
On Monday, June 3^rd , Ron Markham representing the Monroe Excellence In Education Advisory Board awarded $20,956 for 12 projects to enhance educational experiences for Monroe students. Since its inception in 2002 the Foundation has awarded over $148,739 in grants to Monroe schools and students. The Monroe Excellence In Education Foundation responds to the need of schools in the Monroe District wanting to start new, innovative programs or extend current services. The Foundation provides the flexibility for addressing changing needs to advance the most promising, creative approaches in the education of our children. Grants from the Foundation have strengthened ties between generations and have encouraged community participation in our schools. This year’s projects included:

• Happy Therapy Lights - The lights will help mimic outdoor light to help improve the overall mood for students who may need support with emotional well being - Nichole Jordan, Northside Elementary teacher
• Breakout EDU - This is an immersive game platform, patterned after the concept of 'escape rooms', which allows students to practice academic content in a fun and collaborative format - Sarah Compton - Northside Elementary teacher
• Cordless Tungsten Grinder -  Dan Saunders - Monroe High School teacher
• Second Step: Child Protection Unit - The materials in this kit will be used to teach students K-5, in all of our elementary schools, how to recognize, report, and refuse dangerous situations - Katlyn Trumm - Northside Elementary teacher
• Heart Rate Monitors - This technology will enhance the Physical Education Department's ability to monitor students' heart rates while participating in physical activity - Noel Herbst - Monroe High School Teacher
• Fun Little Exploration Creativity Projects - Supplies to inspire, draw, paint, craft and create during FLEX time at MHS - Brenda Davis - Monroe High School Teacher
• Science Olympiad - Material for competition at Science Olympiad - Lauren Burke - Monroe Middle School teacher
• Design Jet Engineering Plotter - Classroom enhancement for architectural and engineering design students - Chuck Lynch - Monroe High School teacher
• Virtual Team/Class Training - This program allows research based fitness and performance programs to be delivered online and managed through an online platform - John Ditter - Monroe High School teacher
• Living Biographies - Students will learn about a chosen individual and then create a written biography and a "wax museum" replica - Kate Kelley - Abraham Lincoln Elementary teacher
• Ukulele Program - Enhancement of the current music program - Savannah Bettin - Abraham Lincoln Elementary teacher
• Expanding Expression Tool Kits - These kits will provide teachers with an organized multi-sensory approach to teaching their students a mnemonic device that will promote the learning of new vocabulary and skills to define and describe objects - Erin Dyer - Parkside Elementary teacher

The Monroe Excellence In Education Fund is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., a tax-exempt public charity. For further information on the Monroe Excellence In Education Fund, contact Linda Gebhardt, donor services representative, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, (608)328-4060. or linda@cfsw.org.