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
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Travel to Cuba to gain a better understanding of U.S. and Cuban relations in a historical and cultural context. Bronx, NY Suzanne Holzer Young Women's Leadership School| Bronx Campus 2009 New York City Program
Other 6th - 8th Grade Explore the culture and natural wonders of Australia and New Zealand BELLAIRE, TX Sydney New South Wales Australia Australia Emily Powell PIN OAK MIDDLE 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Math To observe the Summerbridge Afterschool Program in Hong Kong and rural Chinese public schools to develop skills for teaching math to economically disadvantaged students. Brooklyn, NY Hong Kong Hong Kong/Guangdong/Fujian China Asia Eleanor Terry Vierling Advanced Math & Science 2009 NYC - Asia Program View Report
Science 9-12th Grade Visit leading environmental centers in Europe to gain expert knowledge on the successful use of alternative energy sources in order to broaden students awareness of such resources HOUSTON, TX Europe Europe England Europe Bhavna Rawal NORTHBROOK H S 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Exploration of the cultural and culinary elements of the Indonesian Diaspora through several different avenues and to bring new knowledge of culture and recipes back to the classroom to share with students, colleagues, school and community. New York , NY Prince Johnson Food and Finance High School  2009 NYC - Asia Program
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Research family traditions in London, Paris and Rome through interviews and cultural experiences to develop a unit comparing the cultures and traditions. Stroud, OK London, Paris, Rome Capital Cities England Europe Tina Livingstone Stroud-Parkview Elementary 2009 Oklahoma Program
Visual/Performing Arts 6th - 8th Grade,9-12th Grade Study the cultural-infused literature and theater of Ireland in order to lead students in writing a play about their own culture. Brooklyn , NY Dublin Ireland Ireland Europe Sarah Vilensky All City Leadership Academy  2009 New York City Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Tour parks in Costa Rica while attending a Spanish language school to enhance teaching of English and science to students from Central/South America Long Island City , NY Samara Beach Samara Beach Costa Rica North America Kelly Qureshi International High School at LaGuardia Community College  2009 New York City Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to the birthplace of Spanish and flamenco guitar, Andalucía, Spain, for integration into general music and guitar ensemble classes HOUSTON, TX Cordoba Andalucia Spain Europe Michael Thomas SCHMALZ ELEMENTARY 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel through the original 13 colonies studying early United States history from the Colonial Period to the Civil War era to enrich history curriculum. Shawnee, OK Atlanta Georgia United States North America Lori Farris Will Rogers Elementary 2009 Oklahoma Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade,6th - 8th Grade Participate in Taiko drumming workshops in Tokyo, Kyoto and Sado, taking in performances, museums and attending festivals Chicago, IL Tokyo Tokyo Japan Asia Deni Drinkwater Edison Regional Gifted Center 2009 Chicago Program View Report
Science 6th - 8th Grade Attend the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and Conference in Pennsylvania to learn techniques to teach science, technology, engineering and math concepts through robotics. Oklahoma City, OK Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States North America Donna Haworth Moore West Junior High 2009 Oklahoma Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Scotland to investigate the continued positive effects on students and teachers of the 60 year Scotland Mandated Education Program and to bring these findings back to Oakland to change the Arts Programs in the schools. Oakland, CA Aberdeen Scotland Scotland Europe Alison Streich M L King Jr Elementary 2009 Oakland Program View Report
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Study the Hispanic culture and language through the Equinox Spanish School in Ecuador in order to develop and enhance teaching and learning skills Atlanta , GA Quito Ecuador Ecuador South America Traci West Bolton Academy Elementary 2009 Atlanta Program View Report
Social Justice 6th - 8th Grade Travel to Holocaust sites to research materials for middle school studies of WWII, Civil Rights, and issues of justice in historical studies. Asheville, NC Amsterdam North Holland Netherlands Europe Kathy Millar Evergreen Community Charter School 2009 EL Education Program
Other 9-12th Grade Visit spiritual centers, schools, and meet with educators in India to learn more about yoga and how it can be used for students with autism. Chicago, IL Delhi, Bangalore, and various cities in Northern Delhi, Karnataka, Various states in Northern India India Asia Kimberlee Goldsmith William J. Bogan Computer Technical High School 2009 Chicago Program View Report
Literature/Writing 9-12th Grade Journey across the United States to explore the “American Dream” and culture as defined by key historical and cultural landmarks and local communities Brooklyn , NY Several U.S. cities and towns NY, PA, LA, CA, NV, NM United States North America Elizabeth Pileckas International High School at Prospect Heights  2009 New York City Program View Report
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Travel to France to collaborate with a French teacher and write an interactive, multimedia curriculum that creates meaningful context for language acquisition and cultural exchange between Brooklyn and French students. Brooklyn , NY Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon France Europe Adria Gettle-Hasha Urban Assembly School for Law & Justice  2009 New York City Program View Report
Math 9-12th Grade Observe math classes in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on reaching diverse student populations and obtaining experiences and strategies to instill the concept that math is a universal language that we use to describe the world as we know it San Francisco, CA Auckland Auckland Region New Zealand Australia Anders Fairbanks Gateway High School 2009 San Francisco Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Enroll in the American School of Classic Studies in Athens, Greece, for an intensive study of Greek history from antiquity through modern times HOUSTON, TX Athens Greece Greece Europe Peter Kurtz HOUSTON ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Literature/Writing 9-12th Grade Research and visit specific European sites which have inspired four literary giants; Frank McCourt, William Shakespeare, Ernest Hemingway and Homer, frequently read in secondary English classrooms. Warrenton, NC Dublin Ireland Ireland Europe Ryan Hurley Warren Early College High 2009 Rural School and Community Trust Program View Report
Social Justice 9-12th Grade Volunteer for 4 weeks in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in community development projects, in order to enhance social justice & multicultural teaching skills. Chicago, IL Moshi Kilimanjaro Region Tanzania Africa Michelle Corpus Multicultural Arts School-Little Village Campus 2009 Chicago Program View Report
Language Acquisition 6th - 8th Grade Travel to Guatemala to explore and understand the rich culture of the Spanish and Mayan people, their influence on Hispanic culture and the challenges they face today. BUCKEYE, WV Guatemala City Guatemala Guatemala North America Shirlene Groseclose MARLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2009 Rural School and Community Trust Program View Report
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Bike and barge through historic Holland for the purpose of connecting this experience to Dutch children's literature, concluding with a study of Ann Frank’s experience in Amsterdam HOUSTON, TX Amsterdam North Holland Netherlands Europe Lenicia Gordon SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Exploration of the cultural and culinary elements of the Indonesian Diaspora through several different avenues and to bring new knowledge of culture and recipes back to the classroom to share with students, colleagues, school and community. New York, NY Ubud, Yogyakarta, Jakarta Bali, Java Indonesia Asia Michelle Kong Food and Finance High School 2009 NYC - Asia Program View Report
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