Fund For Teachers
Fund for Teachers has awarded $35 million in grants to nearly 9,200 of America's top educators. FFT Fellows have traveled to 170 different countries on all seven continents. Fund for Teachers honors the professionalism of dedicated teachers and values their judgment as to what best impacts their practice​.

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Subject Area Grade Level Fellowship Learning Plan School Location Destination City Destination State Destination Country Destination Continent Name School Name Fellowship Year Program Post Fellowship Report Media Links
Social Justice Pre-K - 5th Grade Build a school in Buenos Aires with local community organization Connect 1-2-3, gaining language skills and cultural knowledge to develop students appreciation for their education and an awareness of educational inequalities around the world. Chicago, IL Buenos Aires Argentina Argentina South America Jessica Eaton Nicholson Math and Science Elementary School 2011 Chicago Program
Social Justice Pre-K - 5th Grade Build a school in Buenos Aires with local community organization Connect 1-2-3, gaining language skills and cultural knowledge to develop students appreciation for their education and an awareness of educational inequalities around the world. Chicago, IL Heidi Hammes Nicholson Math and Science Elementary School 2011 Chicago Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Experience nature's constructive and destructive forces on the Hawaiian islands and in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California to promote student engagement and strike a balance between standards-driven state curriculum and an inquiry approach to learning. Atlanta, GA Hilo, Kahului, Oahu, Lihue Hawaii and Northern California United States North America Wendi Allen Garden Hills Elementary 2011 Atlanta Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Experience nature's constructive and destructive forces on the Hawaiian islands and in Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California to promote student engagement and strike a balance between standards-driven state curriculum and an inquiry approach to learning. Atlanta, GA Stephanie Eyermann Garden Hills Elementary 2011 Atlanta Program
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade Examine the design elements and history of Greek and Roman architecture in Europe to develop cross-curricular lessons on how these structures influence Tulsa’s architecture. Tulsa, OK Rome, Florence, Sicily, Croatia, Ephesus, Athens, Italy, Greece, Turkey Italy Europe Sondra Williamson Henry Zarrow International Sch 2011 Oklahoma Program
History/Social Studies 9 - 12th Grade Study murals painted two decades ago on buildings as political expression in Northern Ireland to address current ethnic divisions within student body. HOUSTON, TX Belfast Northern Ireland United Kingdom Europe Mari Glamser EISENHOWER H S 2011 Greater Houston Area Program
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Research, alongside Earthwatch Institute scientists, the South African penguins on Robben Island to explore the relationship between writing and science through documentation captured in a science notebook to be replicated by students. St. Paul, MN Robben Island Cape Provence South Africa Africa Heidi Geimer Capitol Hill Magnet 2011 Saint Paul Program
History/Social Studies 9 - 12th Grade Study murals painted two decades ago on buildings as political expression in Northern Ireland to address current ethnic divisions within student body. HOUSTON, TX Michaelann Kelley EISENHOWER H S 2011 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Literature/Writing Pre-K - 5th Grade Volunteer at a school serving Burmese refugees in Mae Sot, Thailand, to introduce students to the plight of 300,000 displaced people, develop personal skills in persuasive writing, and inspire a fifth grade unit on persuasive writing for humanitarian purposes. HOUSTON, TX Mae Sot Tak Thailand Asia Teri Marsh LONGFELLOW EL 2011 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Other Pre-K - 5th Grade Observe the world-famous preschool in Reggio Emilia, Italy, that focuses on high quality art studio environments for young children to encourage creativity and expressive cooperation. Santa Fe, NM Ligonchio Appenines of Reggio Emilia Italy Europe Suzanne Shakespeare Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences 2011 EL Education Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Study the wildlife diversity found in Puerto Rico's varied ecosystems to deepen students' conceptual understanding of how environments support animal populations and how humans affect environmental resources. HOUSTON, TX San Juan San Juan municipality United States North America Margaret Frank SCHMALZ ELEMENTARY 2011 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Embark on a Great American Road Trip through the Midwest and West to learn how to integrate social studies into a reader's and writer's workshop and increase students' love of writing. St. Paul, MN Multiple Locations Multiple Locations United States North America Juliana James St. Anthony Park Elementary 2011 Saint Paul Program
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Using processing skills incorporating all five senses, explore the Galapagos Islands to integrate research and materials into a new cross-curricular unit. Mangum, OK Quito Pichincha Ecuador South America Sherri Toole Edison ES 2011 Oklahoma Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Using processing skills incorporating all five senses, explore the Galapagos Islands to integrate research and materials into a new cross-curricular unit. Mangum, OK Paula Banister Edison ES 2011 Oklahoma Program
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Enroll in an intensive Spanish language course in Barcelona, while also exploring Spanish art and culture, to better engage Hispanic students and improve communication with parents. Chicago, IL Barcelona, Madrid, Granada Catalonia, Madrid, Andalucía Spain Europe Michelle Urbut Matthew W. Gallistel Elementary Language Academy 2011 Chicago Program
Literature/Writing 6th - 8th Grade Participate in the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, to expand techniques for enhancing written expression and develop a systematic approach for inspiring students to unleash their creative instincts. Roslindale, MA Florence Tuscany Italy Europe Nicole Secondi Irving Middle School 2011 Boston Program View Report
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in the Reading Workshop at Teachers College, Columbia University, to learn strategies for bringing literature to life and to demonstrate the wonderful places reading can take one, literally and figuratively. HOUSTON, TX New York City New York United States North America Renita Salinas HERRERA EL 2011 Greater Houston Area Program
Science 6th - 8th Grade Attend the Science Education for Public Understanding Program's Leadership Academy in Flagstaff, AZ, to enhance teaching skills and professional collaboration. Chicago, IL Flagstaff AZ United States North America Lisa Wissert Jonathan Y. Scammon Elementary School 2011 Chicago Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in the Reading Workshop at Teachers College, Columbia University, to learn strategies for bringing literature to life and to demonstrate the wonderful places reading can take one, literally and figuratively. HOUSTON, TX Sara Callentine HERRERA EL 2011 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade View world-renowned art showcased along the route from southern France to Paris to help students recognize art’s power as a universal language that connects global communities and cultures. Cincinnati, OH Nice, Arles, Antibes, Vence, Vellefranche-sur-Mer, South of France France Europe Melanie Hart School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) 2011 Strive Partnership Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9 - 12th Grade Travel to Fogo and Santiago, Cape Verde, to explore the educational landscape and culture of the the islandsand help immigrant students transition into Boston’s educational system with greater success. Dorchester, MA Praia Santiago Cape Verde Islands Africa Catherine Finkenstaedt Boston International High School 2011 Boston Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9 - 12th Grade Travel to Fogo and Santiago, Cape Verde, to explore the educational landscape and culture of the the islandsand help immigrant students transition into Boston’s educational system with greater success. Dorchester, MA Apolinario Barros Boston International High School 2011 Boston Program
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Enroll in an intensive Spanish language course in Barcelona, while also exploring Spanish art and culture, to better engage Hispanic students and improve communication with parents. Chicago, IL Leticia Corona Matthew W. Gallistel Elementary Language Academy 2011 Chicago Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in the Reading Workshop at Teachers College, Columbia University, learning how to teach students to read with purpose and lead school-wide professional development in literacy. San Francisco, CA New York City New York United States North America Ilana Barth Jose Ortega Elementary School 2011 San Francisco Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Attend a week-long Library of Congress Summer Institute in Washington DC focused on the use of primary source documents in K-12 education. Beaverton, OR Cynthia Pawlowski Springville ES 2011 EL Education Program
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