MINI GRANT AND BRIAN NEWTON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
BRIAN NEWTON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
2022 WINNER!

Stacy Swatzlander
Volusia
The Brian Newton Award for Excellence in Education, previously FEDHH's Teacher of the Year, is an award given to educators within the field of Deaf Education who excel well beyond the expectations. It is based upon nominations and voted annually by active members of the FEDHH organization. Only current members of the FEDHH organization can be awarded. If you know an outstanding educator, please fill a nomination!
*Nominations are due by September 29*
WHAT ARE MINI GRANTS?
Do you have an innovating and exciting project for your students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing? You could be the recipient of a one-time $500 grant to help you move forward!
Every year, our organization loves to honor your upcoming ideas! If you fit the criteria below, please consider applying for the Mini Grant.
CRITERIA:
-Must be a member of the FEDHH Organization
-Must work directly with students who are D/deaf or hard of hearing
-Must be willing to share your project at the annual conference
*Mini Grant Applications are CLOSED!
2023 MINI GRANT WINNERS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 MINI GRANT WINNERS!
St. Johns County D/HH Team
St. Johns County
The DEAFinition - A Vocabulary Competition for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Mindy Gilleland
Florida Virtual School District K-12
Expanding Expression Tool Kit in virtual language therapy