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
History/Social Studies 6th - 8th Grade Explore the roots of immigration and Irish culture in Ireland. Chicago, IL Numerous Irish Cities Numerous Irish Provinces Ireland Europe William Smiljanich Jonathan Y. Scammon Elementary School 2008 Chicago Program View Report
Literacy 9-12th Grade Attend conference for literacy educators in Australia and observe how schools in Western Australia promote literacy for language-minority students. New York, NY Adelaide/Perth South Australia/Western Australia Australia Australia Rachel Posner Landmark High School 2008 New York City Program View Report
Literature/Writing 9-12th Grade Explore various British landmarks to better understand how environment shaped the writing of Browning, Chaucer, Thomas and other authors. Beaver, OK London England United Kingdom Europe Sheryl Melton Beaver High School 2008 Oklahoma Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Explore biodiversity in Honduras and participate in a marine ecology and conservation research project. San Francisco, CA Utila Bay Islands Honduras North America Ruth Corley Creative Arts Charter School 2008 San Francisco Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Attend the First Step World Language School in Madrid, Spain, to become a more effective educator in the Spanish speaking community. Chicago, IL Madrid Madrid Spain Europe Elissa Evans Gurdon S. Hubbard High School 2008 Chicago Program View Report
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Volunteer with Projeto Dida in Salvador Brazil, to observe and learn how African retentions influence and are incorporated into curriculum. Atlanta, GA Salvador Bahia Brazil South America Shelley Chapman Stanton F. L. Elementary 2008 Atlanta Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Conduct an independent study of the northern trails of the westward movement influenced by unique weather and geologic events and human settlement. BELLAIRE, TX Omaha Nebraska United States North America Ann Linsley BELLAIRE H S 2008 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Travel along China's Silk Road to learn more about historic sites, artifacts, and trade routes to enhance students' Ancient China museum project Bronx , TX Beijing China Asia Timothy Ross Kingsbridge International High School  2008 New York City Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to the Washington, D.C., area to study our country's historical roots, including historical figures, sites and national symbols and develop a unit designed to teach responsible citizenship. Jenks, OK Washington, D.C. District of Columbia United States North America Paula Berry East 2008 Oklahoma Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Explore the cultural diversity of Spain and involve students in a cultural exchange through internet blog. FRIENDSWOOD, TX Madrid and important cities in Spain Andalusia, Catalonia, Castile-Leon Spain Europe Sandra Washburn CLEAR BROOK H S 2008 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Mexico to study ancient Mayan Archaeoastronomy; focusing on the integration of math, science, and culture. Oakland, CA Merida Campeche, Xpujil, Chetumal, and Tulum. Yucatan, Campeche, Quintana Roo Mexico North America Jessica Murphy Sequoia Elementary 2008 Oakland Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Mexico to study ancient Mayan Archaeoastronomy; focusing on the integration of math, science, and culture. Oakland, CA Valerie Berthiaume Sequoia Elementary 2008 Oakland Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to the Washington, D.C., area to study our country's historical roots, including historical figures, sites and national symbols and develop a unit designed to teach responsible citizenship. [Team Grant] Jenks, OK Linda Nagy 2008 Oklahoma Program
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to the Washington, D.C., area to study our country's historical roots, including historical figures, sites and national symbols and develop a unit designed to teach responsible citizenship. [Team Grant] Jenks, OK Susan Franklin East 2008 Oklahoma Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Participate in a language immersion program in Panama; study various ways in which the country has experienced cultural diffusion throughout history. Brooklyn , NY Panama City Panama Panama North America Suzannah Taylor International High School at Prospect Heights  2008 New York City Program View Report
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Study the Spanish language, Mayan history, and culture in Mexico and Guatemala. Atlanta , GA Cancun Quintana Roo Mexico North America Pamela Slayback Bolton Academy Elementary 2008 Atlanta Program View Report
Math 9-12th Grade Attend ICME-11 to participate in panel discussions on the history of Math; examine the birth places of historically significant mathematicians in Spain, Morocco, Greece, and Turkey. Brooklyn , NY Marrakesh Marrakesh Morocco Africa Carolyn Feidel High School for Public Service  2008 New York City Program View Report
Literature/Writing Travel to China’s Guangdong Province to explore family heritage and deepen cultural understanding of the Chinese families. Chicago, IL Hong Kong Guangdong United States North America Tun Bhothinard John Charles Haines Elementary School 2008 Chicago Program
Advanced Education/Leadership 9-12th Grade Research the marketing strategies and methods used by retail brands that target the urban youth market and retain buyer loyalty. HOUSTON, TX New York New York United States North America Anthea Lavergne ALIEF LEARNING CTR (6-12) 2008 Greater Houston Area Program
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Attend an educators seminar at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston,in order to explore the most influential time in US History and Government. SUGAR LAND, TX Julie Richoux STEPHEN F AUSTIN H S 2008 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Document WWII locations and personal experiences in England, Scotland, Ireland and France to compare and contrast veteran and civilian experiences past and present. Blanchard, OK Rachell Skeen Bridge Creek Elementary 2008 Oklahoma Program View Report
Math 9-12th Grade Attend ICME-11 to participate in panel discussions on the history of Math; examine the birth places of historically significant mathematicians in Spain, Morocco, Greece, and Turkey. Brooklyn , NY Rebecca Alleva High School for Public Service  2008 New York City Program
Literature/Writing 6th - 8th Grade Travel to China’s Guangdong Province to explore family heritage and deepen cultural understanding of the Chinese families. Chicago, IL Anne Agostinelli Hans Christian Andersen Community Elementary School 2008 Chicago Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade Participate in a photography tour of Cambodia and Thailand to capture images encompassing the countries’ cultural elements. Oakland, CA Phnom Penh Angkor Wat Cambodia Asia Rosa Aguirre Manzanita Community School 2008 Oakland Program View Report
Literature/Writing 9-12th Grade Explore classic British writers’ birthplaces and writing environs to enhance students’ understanding of the impact those locales had on their works. CONROE, TX London England United Kingdom Europe Deborah Williamson HAUKE ALTER ED 2008 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
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