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
Literature/Writing 9-12th Grade Travel to Cuba to research Hemingway's Cuban Period, the subsequent release of The Old Man and the Sea, and document contemporary art and literature. Chicago, IL Stamatia Mangos Theodore Roosevelt High School 2009 Chicago Program View Report
History/Social Studies 6th - 8th Grade Traverse Egypt and Greece, gathering information, artifacts and experiences to share with students so they can, in turn, create, curate and docent an ancient civilization exhibit for the community at large Oakland, CA Laura Armstrong East Oakland Leadership Academy (5-8) 2009 Oakland Program
Other 9-12th Grade Research and interviews concerning the various perspectives relating to U.S.-Mexican border issues. Taos, NM Edward Dougherty Vista Grande High School 2009 EL Education Program View Report
Science 9-12th Grade Join ecotours and research expeditions in Acadia, Maine, to conduct botanical inventories and search for invasive species to enhance ongoing environmental expeditions Kenosha, WI Mary Bohning Harborside Academy 2009 EL Education Program
Science 9-12th Grade Join ecotours and research expeditions in Acadia, Maine, to conduct botanical inventories and search for invasive species to enhance ongoing environmental expeditions Kenosha, WI Karen Wambold Harborside Academy 2009 EL Education Program
Other 9-12th Grade Research and interviews concerning the various perspectives relating to U.S.-Mexican border issues. Taos, NM Toni Wright Vista Grande High School 2009 EL Education Program
Math 9-12th Grade Compile research in Greece related to the creation of an interdisciplinary Math-English unit on ancient Greek architecture and drama New York , NY Margaret Cain Food and Finance High School  2009 New York City Program
Literacy Pre-K - 5th Grade Attend “Diagnosing Dyslexia” conference in San Francisco to learn the entire process of accurately testing a child or teenager for dyslexia PEARLAND, TX Cassaundra Smith MASSEY RANCH EL 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade A comparative study and cultural analysis of Rome, Athens, and Istanbul to provide students a personal account of history that is relevant to their own lives and cultures HOUSTON, TX Sarah Stowell KLEIN FOREST H S 2009 Greater Houston Area Program
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Explore the historical and environmental roles of the Yellow and Ganges rivers in India and China to create an interdisciplinary unit that unites Science and Global History. Bronx , NY Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Xiahe, India & China China Asia Kimron Thomas South Bronx Preparatory: A College Board School   2009 NYC - Asia Program View Report
Social Justice 6th - 8th Grade Visit sites in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic to explore the social and cultural impact of the Holocaust as it relates to our world today SPRING, TX Mona Van Rensselaer SCHINDEWOLF INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2009 Greater Houston Area Program
Advanced Education/Leadership 9-12th Grade Embark on and document a college road trip to institutions in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and California to research their high graduation rates for African-American and Latino students Springfield, MA Various in CT/NY/NJ/CA CT/NY/NJ/CA United States North America Deidre Cuffee-Gray Springfield Renaissance School 2009 EL Education Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts 9-12th 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 Aaron Balano Oakland Technical High School 2009 Oakland Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Travel to the Philippines and study its checkered history: the Spanish American War, the effects of WWII, the Marcos Era and the Philippine Revolution of 1986 with hopes to create several units of study for students that help history come alive. Bronx, NY Manila Manila Philippines Asia Peter Maiwald Bronx HIgh School for the Visual Arts 2009 NYC - Asia 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 Jean White Highland Campus 2009 Oakland Program View Report
History/Social Studies 9-12th Grade Travel to Italy to experience the art, history, architecture and legacy of the Italian Renaissance and create an interdisciplinary unit that studies this time period with relevance to English, History and Art. New York , NY Marcella Carr-Gay Thurgood Marshal Academy for Learning and Social Change  2009 New York City Program
Math 9-12th Grade Explore the political, geographical, and environmental factors that place Costa Rica fifth on the Environmental Performance Index. Brooklyn , NY Sam Molyneaux High School for Public Service  2009 New York City Program
Language Acquisition 9-12th Grade Explore the Three Gorges Dam and talk to people affected by its building. Meet with Chinese artists using their medium to comment on Chinese culture. Chicago, IL Hayley Herford Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School 2009 Chicago Program
Science 6th - 8th Grade Explore the geological wonders of Iceland on a 10 -day field study to enhance the teaching of earth science concepts Houston, TX Gail Gant St. John's School 2009 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Enroll in an ocean science program at UC Santa Cruz to participate in classroom and field experiences in various aquatic habitats BELLAIRE, TX Karin Davis HORN EL 2009 Greater Houston Area Program
Language Acquisition 6th - 8th Grade Change the culture of teaching English language learners by participating in a language camp in Italy to grow teaching methods. Chicago, IL James Calabrese John B. Murphy Elementary School 2009 Chicago Program View Report
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Observe 18 different Waldorf Schools in South Africa to more fully understand their method of integrating arts and academics from pre-K – 12th grade, culminating in an expedition to Kruger National Park to study flora and fauna to create a science curriculum for students Oakland, CA Nuria Martinez GLOBAL FAMILY SCHOOL 2009 Oakland Program View Report
Literature/Writing 6th - 8th Grade Canvass Germany to visit, explore, and gather artifacts to represent the rich literature and cultural contributions of the country Houston, TX Robert Allen REED ACADEMY 2009 Greater Houston Area Program
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Develop a deeper understanding of the present day Mayans and their ancient history through a study of weaving, farming, and travel in Guatemala BROOKLYN , NY Mary Sangree P.S. 146 Brooklyn New School  2009 New York City Program View Report
Math Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Southeast Asia to enhance and broaden teacher education perspective in mathematics instruction. Washington, DC Kerensa Elzy-Maiden Marie Reed Learning Center 2009 Washington DC Program
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