MINI GRANT AND BRIAN NEWTON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
BRIAN NEWTON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
2024 WINNER!
Heather Smetana
Hillsborough
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 closed September 20*
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 deaf or hard of hearing
-Must be willing to share your project at the annual conference
*Mini Grant Applications are open until January 31st*
2023 MINI GRANT WINNERS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 MINI GRANT WINNERS!
Keely Foster
Bay County
Establish a classroom economy to teach students practical skills like job readiness, handling paychecks, banking transactions, bill payments, and budgeting.
Logan Silverman
Duval County
Montessori materials for middle/high students in a classroom for students who are d/Deaf with Disabilities.