2018 Mini Grant Recipients

In the spring of 2018, we awarded 11 grants to teachers within the Hartford Public School district to support a variety of initiatives. Funds were used to purchase guided reading programs aiding in student’s development as well as Amazon Fire Tablets to be used as a technology center for both literacy and math lessons. Multiple grants specifically supported the RISE Academy, a program created by the Special Education Department to assist students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs offering a highly structured, alternative learning environment. Lastly, we donated to the Hartford American Legion Baseball team allowing players a unique opportunity to play at Dunkin Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats.

In the fall of 2018, we awarded 10 grants to the following causes, educators, and schools:

• Elizabeth Matthews – HPHS – Facilitating learning through technology

• Janice Fields – Wilbur Cross – Reading program

• Leigh Lessard – HMTCA – Learning supplies to support PSAT preparation

• Jared Lewis – HMTCA – Observatory hive for elective beekeeping course, assisting with math and science lessons

• Christine Therkelsen – HMTCA – Athletic equipment to support physical education

• Taylor Bacon – HMTCA – Graphing calculators to supplement students out of the classroom coursework in preparation for SAT/ACT

• Cris Freer – Riverside Education Academy NHPS – Supplemental program that helps support students to obtain their learner’s permit

• Kaitlyn Curran – HPHS – Facilitating learning through technology

• Tim Cheever – E. B. Kennelly School – Athletic equipment to support physical education

• Sterling Scanlon – Milner School – Athletic equipment to support physical education