Past Winners
Innovation in Learning Environments Grant Winners
The Kansas City Chapter is proud to announce the
winners of our first annual Innovation in Learning Environments Grant. We received 46
applicants from 14 school districts on both sides of the state line. The board reviewed the
applications anonymously, with all the specific district and name information removed. The
submissions were all well thought out, wonderful ideas on how to impact learning for kids in
our area. It was a difficult decision, but the following 4 entries were selected as winners of
$1,500 each for 2018.
2018 Winners
Mission: Student Centered Active Learning Spaces
Flexible furniture and equipment for learning
- Kansas City KS Public Schools, New Chelsea Elementary
- Monique McDaniel, 3rd Grade
Library Innovation Studio
Reimagining library space with stop motion kits, lighting and audio resources
- Park Hill School District, Congress Middle School
- Keri Holt, Library Media Specialist
The Investigator’s Makerspace Classroom
Maker space equipment and furniture
- Grain Valley School District, Prairie Branch Elementary School
- Crystal Woodin, KG teacher & Maker space club leader
Tower Garden System
Vertical, aeroponic garden system for science & math
- Blue Valley School District, Blue River Elementary School
- Anne Sobba, 5th Grade teacher