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Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools

2021–2022 Teacher Grant Winners

Congratulations to all of the educators who received teacher grants. Teacher grants are for use in the classroom and will allow teachers to provide an enhanced learning experience for their students.

Teacher Grant Winners

Northern Cambria School District 2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Pictured from left to right are Krista Templeton (middle school principal), Heather Hartman (STEM teacher), Bob Rocco (superintendent), and Dr. Joy Tibbott (elementary principal) of the Northern Cambria School District.

Heather Hartman receiving grant check

2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Dr. Martin is on the left presenting a check to Ms. Crust with members of the band in the back.

Dr. Martin presenting a check

2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Left to right: Reese Shamer, Julia Tackett, Faith Champagne, Scarlett Barshinger, Carolina Richards, Jordan Eisenhart, Sherry Stambaugh, Bryan Myers, Sean Henning, Hadley Lamb, Callie Gutshall, Leah Hoopes, Landyn Oates, Luke Guaragno, Brady Myers, Ella Bahn, Will Strand, Liam Gemmill, Owen Fink, Evan Hoke, Ashton McMyne, Jeremy Hilt, Ethan Lam, Laura Gutshall, Jared Reck, Mason Toth, Brady Wagner, Troy Lucas, Ellen Crites, Denise Borg

Reese Shammer and class receiving teacher grant

Riverview Jr-Sr High School 2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Congratulations to Dr. Mike McNally, gifted teacher!

Left to right: Scott Newell (assistant principal), Dr. Mike McNally (teacher), Eric Hewitt (principal)

Mike McNally receiving grant check

2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Congratulations to Mr. Joe Kush, engineering and technology teacher!

Left to right: Mark Bower (superintendent), Joe Kush (teacher), Sophie Kinney (student), Steven Sanner (student), Elliot Pletcher (student), Brandon Rhodes (student), John Hinzy (student), Cole Hostetter (student)

Joe Kush receiving grant with students in classroom

Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District 2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Congratulations to Mr. Tyler Good, elementary technology teacher!

Left to right: Tim Bainey (board president), Tyler Good (teacher), Brian Pelka (Osceola Mills Elementary principal)

Left to right: Tim Bainey (board president), Tyler Good (teacher), Brian Pelka (Osceola Mills Elementary principal)

Saegertown High School 2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Mr. Greco (on the left), a biology teacher at Saegertown High School, receives a check from Principal Tom Baker.

Mr. Greco (on the left), a biology teacher at Saegertown High School, receives a check from Principal Tom Baker

Charleroi Area School Elementary 2021 PARSS Grant Recipient

Congratulations to fourth grade teacher, Ms. Tadem Perok, for successfully writing the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) grant for the amount of $1,159.05.

Left to right: Adele Hopkins (board vice president), Tadem Perok (teacher), Steve Shields (elementary principal), and Ken Wiltz (board president)

Adele Hopkins (board vice president), Tadem Perok (teacher), Steve Shields (elementary principal), and Ken Wiltz (board president)

Left to right: Kimberly Rees (superintendent) and Katie Sasala (high school math/computer science/IT)

Kimberly Rees & Katie Sasala

Northeast Bradford School District
Left to right: Melissa Tewksbury and Mr. William J. Clark, superintendent

Melissa Tewksbury and Mr. William J. Clark

Port Allegany School District

Mr. Koehler of Port Allegany SD was a recipient of a PARSS grant. Here he is working with students.

Mr. Koehler of Port Allegany SD working with students