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Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools

2022–2023 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

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

Pictured from left to right are: Heath W. Renninger, superintendent; Mrs. Andrea Hatter, Cardinal media advisor; Mr. Jason Dusko, Cardinal media advisor; and Mrs. Jodie Dermo, business administrator.

Heath W. Renninger, superintendent; Mrs. Andrea Hatter, Cardinal media advisor; Mr. Jason Dusko, Cardinal media advisor; and Mrs. Jodie Dermo, business administrator.

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

Pictured left to right are: Nicole Dull; Deb Mishler, grant award winner; and Samantha Rosa, elementary principal.

Nicole Dull, Ed Albert, Deb Mishler receiving her grant check, and Samantha Rosa

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

Octorara Superintendent Dr. Michele Orner presents advisors and students from the Aevidum Club with a check for $500.00 to support the group's mental health awareness activities. Pictured accepting the check during the December 12 school board meeting are Kelsey Nisula (advisor), Christian Taylor (advisor), Anthony Lash (student), T. J. Witmer (student), and Katie Heller (advisor). Thank you, PARSS, for supporting social and emotional learning at Octorara Junior Senior High School.

Aevidum Club receiving grant check

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

Junior/Senior High School Principal Gregory Shingle presents the check to Rebecca Bouch.

Rebecca Bouch receiving her grant check

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

Middle School Principal Jessica Shuster presenting the check for the grant to David Dzurko, middle school technology education teacher.

Middle School Principal Jessica Shuster presenting the check for the grant to David Dzurko, middle school technology education teacher.

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

From left to right: McKenzie Bowers, Olivia Elliott, Austin Reel, Abram Minor, Mr. Joe Kush, Mr. Mark Bower, Superintendent of Rockwood Area School District, David Murphy, Gage Saylor, and Noah Lape. 

PARSS representative handing a check to a teacher next to students outside building

2022 PARSS Grant Recipient

Mr. Clint Walters (receiving the check) and Mr. Shane Grim were recently presented with the PARSS STEM Grant award check by Dr. Ioannidis. 

Two PARSS representatives handing a check to a teacher