With the philanthropy, dedication, and support of donors and partners, NCTM's Mathematics Education Trust has for 40 years been putting money directly into the hands of educators who what to improve themselves and the teaching of mathematics. If you too would like to support the worthy efforts of fellow teachers, prospective teachers, and math educators through MET programs, please consider making a contribution today.
Congratulations to the recipients of the winter cycle of MET grants and scholarships:
Pre-K-6 Classroom Research Grants
(Supported by the Edward G. Begle Fund and NCTM)
Kim Van Duzer, Public School 29, Brooklyn, New York, collaborating with:
Peter Cipparone, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Kate Abell, NYC Department of Education, Brooklyn, New York
Hanna Haydar, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
Equity in Mathematics Grants (6-8)
(Supported by the Iris Carl Fund and NCTM)
Susan Rickey, Scott Valley Junior High, Fort Jones, California
Mathematics Study Grants (6-8)
(Supported by NCTM)
Melissa Ann Tooley, Mountview Middle School, Holden, Massachusetts
Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grants
(Supported by the John and Stacey Wahl Fund)
Lynn Olsen, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Brewster, New York
Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants
(Supported by the Irene Etkowicz Eizen Fund and NCTM)
Jenni L. Domo, Unioto Elementary School, Chillicothe, Ohio
Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships for Grades 6-8 Teachers
(Supported by the Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM)
Jacklyn M. VanOoyik, Mountain Ridge Middle School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarships for Grades 9-12 Teachers
(Supported by the Dale Seymour Fund and NCTM)
Cara Ann O'Malley, Niwot High School, Niwot, Colorado
Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics Grant (6-8)
Supported by the Veryl Schult-Ellen Hocking Fund
Kathy Wahlstrom, Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, Dorchester, Massachusetts
Teacher Professional Development Grants (Pre-K-5)
(Supported by the John Van de Walle Fund)
Megan D. Richard, Episcopal School of Acadiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8)
(Supported by the Mary Dolciani Fund and NCTM)
Sandra Argüelles Daire, Ada Merritt K-8 Center, Miami, Florida
Teacher Professional Development Grants (9-12)
(Supported by the Mary Dolciani Fund and NCTM)
Elaine R. Dria, Our Lady of the Elms, Akron, Ohio
Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grants
(Supported by the Esther Mendlesohn Fund and NCTM)
Dawn Straith, Hillel Day School, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Future Leader Initial NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Awards
(Supported by the Edwin I. Stein Fund and NCTM)
Diane M. Mayer, Lopez Island High School. Lopez Island, Washington
Alexandra Otto, Kodiak Middle School, Kodiak, Alaska
Esther Y. Song, Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Chicago, Illinois
Maci Nelson, Washington Middle School, Seattle, Washington
Donna Wommack, Genesee School, Genesee, Idaho
Prospective Teacher NCTM Annual Conference Attendance Award
(Supported by the Julius H. Hlavaty Fund and NCTM)
Amanda Marie Dean, Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia
Anna Feil, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Abigail Rose Gentry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Many thanks to MET donors without whose generosity we would not be able to award funds!