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Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va.迷利倉Nov. 13--Richmond Interim Superintendent Jonathan Lewis was beating a drum for the REB Awards for Teaching Excellence Tuesday, a day after 32 area public school teachers won $174,250 in grants in the annual program.Not beating the drum literally, anymore, like he once did, but still with effusive praise."I know it's a wonderful opportunity for the teachers who won, but there's more to it than that," he said.Years ago, when he was superintendent in the city of Poquoson, Lewis met a Hanover teacher who won an REB Award and used his grant to study drum techniques in the south Pacific. That teacher then shared his lessons not only with his students but with educators from across the state."I think we all went out and bought drums for our elementary schools," Lewis said.And that, Lewis said, is the power of the 25-year-old program, which has awarded $2.7 million in grants to 664 public schools teachers in central Virginia."It's like tossing a stone in a pond," he said. "It ripples out,and you never know how far it will reach."This year's winners came from a pool 146 teachers, who were nominated by students, parents and professional colleagues because of their effectiveness in the classroom and their passion for teaching. Seventeen teachers won grants with which to pursue non-traditional academic projects and goals. Fifteen finalists won $750 unrestricted cash grants."We are incredibly proud of the talented staff we have in our school division and through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. (Rudy and Esther) Bunzl, teachers walk away with tangible evidence of that pride and support," said Hanover County Superintendent Jamelle S. Wilson."The awards are truly a win-win, not only for the recipients seeking ways to strengthen the quality of their craft as educators, but for the students who will benefit from their teachers' experiences."In Henrico, which like Hanover had four winners, there was also excitement."These teachers have distinguished themselves with their classroom performance," said Deputy Superintendent Patrick Kinlaw. "We're quite proud of the imagination and energy that they put into their lessons every day. Not only do they inspire the students in their classrooms, but their creative passion spreads throughout their schools as well."The winners include: Ryan Abbott, Cosby High, Chesterfield($12,000) to study European nationalism and culture by attending the annual Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism conference at the London School of Economics and through an immersive travel experience in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.Susan Altieri, CoolSusan Altieri, Cool Spring Elementary, Hanover ($11,500) tocompare and contrast cultural elements such as art, language, customs, architecture, food and historical influences throughout a range of cities in Italy, Spain and Switzerland.Artice Appling, Manchester Middle, Chesterfield($9,500) totravel to New Zealand and Australia to investigate the use ofArtice Appling, Manchester Middle, Chesterfield ($9,500) to travel to New Zealand and Australia to investigate the use of technology as an integral part of teaching and learning, as well as explore historic and cultural sites.Helen Archer, Tucka- hoe Elementary, Henrico ($9,500) to take a children's literature tour of GreatHelen Archer, Tucka- hoe Elementary, Henrico ($9,500) to take a children's literature tour of Great Britain to visit the countryside, homes, parks and museums that inspired famous authors including Beatrix Potter, Roald Dahl, A. 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Milne, Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling and others.La-Neka Brown, Miles Jerome Jones Elementary, Richmond ($12,000), tostudy ways to address health and citizenship issues that impact student achievement by participating in the Sister City Scholastic Teacher Exchange in Saitama, Japan, and traveling to the Mediterranean for authentic, healthy culinary experiences.Ann Campbell, William Fox Elementary, Richmond($9,500) tovisit Switzerland and Great Britain to explore the ways setting informsAnn Campbell, William Fox Elementary, Richmond ($9,500) to visit Switzerland and Great Britain to explore the ways setting informs the imagination m the presentation of classic literature to children; an迷你倉 to attend the International Reading Association conference in New Orleans.Julia Davis, Cold Harbor Elementary, Hanover($8,000)toexplore historic, cultural, geological and scientific sites throughout England and to use this experienceJulia Davis, Cold Harbor Elementary, Hanover ($8,000) to explore historic, cultural, geological and scientific sites throughout England and to use this experience to create dynamic lessons and songs for 4th and 5th grade science and social studies units.perspectives in environmental education initiatives through travel to California, Hawaii and IceAmanda Hall, Fairfield Middle, Henrico ($12,000) to explore dynamic natural features that shape the planet and to gain valuable perspectives in environmental education initiatives through travel to California, Hawaii and Iceland.rick Henry High, Hanover($11,000) toexplore the western coast of the United States, traveling by RVTory Hendelman, Patrick Henry High, Hanover ($11,000) to explore the western coast of the United States, traveling by RV up the coastal highway and back through the Rocky Mountain region.Ritamarie Hensley, Cosby High, Chesterfield ($12,000) toexplore a passion for literature by traveling to Greece where stories wereRitamarie Hensley, Cos by High, Chesterfield ($12,000) to explore a passion for literature by traveling to Greece where stories were first created and then to Great Britain in order to trace the influences of the Greeks on our world's greatest writers.Merle James, Echo Lake Elementary,Henrico($6,000)tovisit with Outsider Artists living in North Carolina, South Carolina, GeorgiaMerle James, Echo Lake Elementary, Henrico ($6,000) to visit with Outsider Artists living in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama and bring back stories of their lives and culture for integration into the social studies, writing, math, art and science curriculum in grades K-5.Karl Lippa, Hanover High, Hanover ($9,000) totravel to Greece and Italy to study, photograph and document geometry in architecture, monumentsKarl Lippa, Hanover High, Hanover ($9,000) to travel to Greece and Italy to study, photograph and document geometry in architecture, monuments and graphic arts; to observe the beginnings of Pythagoras and other famous mathematicians; and to explore 21st century practices for mathematics by attending conferences for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.Laurel Maughan, JamesRiver High, Chesterfield ($7,000) totravel to Morocco to broaden the understanding of how French is usedLaurel Maughan, James River High, Chesterfield ($7,000) to travel to Morocco to broaden the understanding of how French is used throughout the world, how France and Morocco are intertwined and how the cultures have intersected to become something entirely new.Matthew McGuire, Maggie L. Walker Governor'sSchool, Richmond ($7,000) totravel to Canada to learn more about Canadian politics and, in particular, thedifferences between American and CanadianMatthew McGuire, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, Richmond ($7,000) to travel to Canada to learn more about Canadian politics and, in particular, the differences between American and Canadian politics.ney, John Marshall High, Richmond($8,000),tobridge literature, language and communication to the literary art ofCynthia Robinson-Car-ney, John Marshall High, Richmond ($8,000),to bridge literature, language and communication to the literary art of songwntmg through visits to music education programs and study of music history in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and the Virgin Islands.Daniel Tulli, L.C. Bird High, Chesterfield ($7,500) to retrace his late grandfather's journey across the Pacific during World War II. Using letters his grandfather sent to his grandmother during the war, Dan will recreate the WWII experience while tweeting and blogging with his students along the way.Heather White, Jackson Davis Elementary, Henrico ($11,500), to travel the western United States to investigate its ancient civilizations, explore geological wonders and experience natural resources.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Va.) Visit the Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Va.) at .timesdispatch.com Distributed by MCT Information Services自存倉