$60K in grants goes to innovative Clear Creek teachers

The Clear Creek Education Foundation recently announced the names of this year's Teacher Innovative Grants recipients, who will each receive a portion of more than $60,000 for scholastic programs next school year.

According to the press release, the following teachers were chosen as this year's winners:

Heather Danek of Armand Bayou Elementary

Ladonna Littlejohn of Bauerschlag Elementary

Jan Grout of Brookside Intermediate
Doris Herrman of Brookside Intermediate
Michelle Hammonds of Brookside Intermediate

Camille Sullivan of Clear Brook High School
Hope Taub of Clear Brook High School

Tracy Arlington and Lauren Skarke of Clear Creek High School

Betty McCulloch of Clear Creek Intermediate

Gregory W. Smithey of Clear Lake Intermediate

Kaci Longoria of Clear Springs High School
Heather Wallace of Clear Springs High School

Amy L. Toland of Falcon Pass Elementary
Veronica Walker of Falcon Pass Elementary

Crista Sereni of Ross Elementary

Clay Barnett of Space Center Intermediate

Nancy O. Watson of Weber Elementary

Jacqueline A. Graham of Westbrook Intermediate
Debbie Boehm of Westbrook Intermediate

Miriam Bailey of Whitcomb Elementary

The foundation plans to partner with businesses to offer specific grants throughout the year. As more cuts become necessary due to lower state funding levels, the foundation believes this could prove to be a vital and necessary strategy in assisting teachers in maintaining the high level of achievement in CCISD, according to the press release.

The Clear Creek Education Foundation has awarded over $900,000 in grants since its inception in 1992.