Grants for Professional Educators
In April 2016, Beta Nu Chapter provided professional educators with over $18,000.00 in grants for education and workshops. Projects included work towards Masters Degrees in Elementary Education, Math, Cross Cultures, and Counseling. Other educators are working on their National Boards and professional certification. Pictured above at Helen Haller Elementary School: Sharle Osborne (presenter), Elisha Howard, Susan Dufner, and Jennifer Kent Lynn. Pictured below at Sequim Middle School: Peter Harker, Andrea Dietzman, and Caleb Gentry.
Also receiving an April 2016 grant award was Eve Wallis (left) of Port Angeles. She is working on her Masters of Arts in Mathematics Education. On the right is Dodie French, presenter and president of Beta Nu Chapter.
May 14, 2014, Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International awarded a total of $7,980 in grants to 16 educators in Clallam County. Awards for professional development are offered to educators currently working in Clallam County schools, including classroom teachers, school nurses, librarians, counselors, and para professionals. Some areas of work include National Boards, Masters Degrees, “Pro Teach” certification, and professional workshops. Professional educator grants are awarded in the fall and again in the spring. Grants to future educators are awarded each summer.
Top from left: Becky Stanton, Shannon Green, Cathy Shea, Amy Boyer, Krista Chatters, Vicki Helwick, Shannon Paselk, Jim Heintz, Michelle Mahitka, Steve Mahitka, Chelsea Reichner, Jake Reichner, Linsay Rapelje, Isaac Rapelje. (not pictured: Joe Sullivan and Cynthia Bradford)
Left: Sequim Schools Superintendent Kelly Shea congratulates grant recipient Jake Reichner.
Top from left: Becky Stanton, Shannon Green, Cathy Shea, Amy Boyer, Krista Chatters, Vicki Helwick, Shannon Paselk, Jim Heintz, Michelle Mahitka, Steve Mahitka, Chelsea Reichner, Jake Reichner, Linsay Rapelje, Isaac Rapelje. (not pictured: Joe Sullivan and Cynthia Bradford)
Left: Sequim Schools Superintendent Kelly Shea congratulates grant recipient Jake Reichner.
On May 30, 2013, Beta Nu Chapter scholarship committee member, Marsha Omdal, presented grant checks totaling $2990 to Clallam County educators for work on a wide range of professional development activities such as National Board Certification, work on advanced degrees, and attending workshops. Back from left: Marsha Omdal, Casey Lewis, Joe Sullivan, Dan Lieberman. Front: Anita Benitez, Bettina Hoesel, and Nick Parks. Beta Nu Chapter is part of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional honor society whose mission is to promote professional growth and excellence in education.
On December 19, 2012, Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma once again presented grants to six professional educators in Clallam County. The purpose of these grants is to assist educators continue their professional development in a variety of ways. Examples include working on ProTeach Certifcation, National Board Certification and attending specific workshops to improve teaching skills. A total of $2,724.00 was distributed to the following six recipients: Krista Winn, Bettina Hoesel, Carla Powell, Krista Winn, Casey Lewis, and NatHalie Maynock (not pictured).
Article from the Sequim Gazette:
December 2012 Grants were awarded to: Eric Danielson, Robin Henrikson, Kristi Short, Tim Rooney, Carol Harms, Joy Karsgaard, Diana Piersoll, and Joelle Sanders. Presentation of award at Helen Haller Elementary library by Ruth Bell, Beta Nu treasurer.
Below: A few of Beta Nu's grant recipients shared their wonderful accomplishments at our chapter meeting, March 15, 2011. All were so appreciative and expressed thanks for being able to continue their education, advance their (already great) teaching and improve student learning.
From left: Martha Rudersdorf, Andrea Slack, and Renee Mullikin
Below: November 2010 professional educator grant recipients. From left: Andrea Slack, Kevin Magner, Sue Clary, Beta Nu president, Sharle Osborne, and Sheri Burke.
If you would like to apply for a grant, please read the Information Sheet:
| beta_nu_grant_information_sheet_to_replace_pamphlet_for_grant_professional_educators_updated_02.15.2016.pdf |
Then download, print out, and complete the following application :
| beta_nu_chapter_grant_application_for_professional_educators_revised_01.20.2016.pdf |