Honoring OCPS Grant Recepients



This afternoon I was part of an Orange County district reception for teachers receiving grants to be used for classroom enhancement. The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools put on this event to celebrate the hard work going on in our classrooms. Almost $250,000 was given out to almost 400 teachers to be used in support of learning. Led by the Bond Foundation, Citigroup, Universal Orlando Foundation, Darden Restaurants, and Progress Energy, grants were awarded to teachers or teams of teachers received anywhere from $500 to $2000.

Local WFTV television anchor, Vanessa Echols served as master of ceremonies as teachers were recognized, pictures were taken and checks were given out. WFTV sponsors reading initiatives and is a major partner in their support of learning in Central Florida. This afternoon was a wonderful example of the great things that can happen when the business community partners with education and support excellence in our schools.

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