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 6th - 8th Grade Explore China's culture and educational system through a homestay, volunteering at a Beijing migrant school, and visiting cultural sites to enhance the 6th grade curriculum. Washington, DC Beijing Municipality of Beijing China Asia Moira Regan Lowell School 2010 Washington DC Program
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Study the diverse ecosystems of Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador to increase knowledge of ecology and biology and subsequently enhance science curriculum. Chicago, IL Andrea Moffat Gerald Delgado Kanoon Magnet School 2010 Chicago Program
Science 9-12th Grade Research the natural resources for agritourism in Scotland and Ireland to demonstrate how students can create income through agribusiness. Tishomingo, OK Edinburgh & Dublin Scotland Ireland Europe Luther Harbert Tishomingo High School 2010 Oklahoma Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts 9-12th Grade Volunteer at the Rau Primary School in Moshi, Tanzania, to observe the creative practice of theatre, returning to the classroom with an enhanced understanding of the Moshi culture. Houston, TX Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania Africa Candice Alexander The Briarwood School 2010 Greater Houston Area Program
Literature/Writing 6th - 8th Grade Study Holocaust-related sites in Europe to enhance understanding of the causes and consequences of this historical event. Cushing, OK Amsterdam, Munich, Prague, Berlin Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic Netherlands Europe Tracy Nordquist Cushing Middle School 2010 Oklahoma Program View Report
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Costa Rica and learn how the indigenous Indian culture compares to Oklahoma’s Native American culture to document elements necessary for preservation of culture, enhance the school’s environmental education program, and enrich the community’s awareness of other cultures. Eufaula, OK Paula Galbraith Eufaula Elementary School 2010 Oklahoma Program
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Costa Rica and learn how the indigenous Indian culture compares to Oklahoma’s Native American culture to document elements necessary for preservation of culture, enhance the school’s environmental education program, and enrich the community’s awareness of other cultures. eufaula, OK Vanessa Gilley eufaula elementary school 2010 Oklahoma Program
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade,6th - 8th Grade Explore China's culture and educational system through a homestay, volunteering at a Beijing migrant school, and visiting cultural sites to enhance the 6th grade curriculum. Washington, DC Sarah Smith Lowell School 2010 Washington DC Program View Report
Other 9-12th Grade Travel to East Asia to observe and research the historic and contemporary role of American military, economic, and political ties in the region. Oakland, CA Seoul; Beijing, Taipei, Naha Gyeonggi; Beijing, Taipei, Okinawa China Asia Johnathan Hines The College Preparatory School 2010 Oakland Program View Report
History/Social Studies 6th - 8th Grade Travel to Panama for a cultural and language immersion experience that will foster personal and professional growth and enrich curriculum. Martell, NE Panama City Panama Panama North America Catherine Wittstruck Scott Middle School 2010 Nebraska Program View Report
Literacy 9-12th Grade Participate as a teacher at the Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring (DREAM) project summer school to improve skills in teaching literacy. Bronx, NY Cabarete Puerto Plata Dominican Republic North America Kristin Donnelly Global Enterprise Academy 2010 New York City Program View Report
Math 9-12th Grade Travel to the Dominican Republic to learn about microentrepreneurship, improve Spanish-speaking skills, and gain insights into the educational system to encourage students in personal business pursuits. Jamaica Plain, MA Santo Domingo N/A Dominican Republic North America Wendy Lai English High School 2010 Boston Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Travel to Mexico and Peru to improve Spanish language skills while also studying the Aztec, Mayan, and Incan civilizations to create a culturally relevant social studies curriculum. Chicago, IL Mexico DF, Carmen, Lima Mexico, Peru Mexico North America Erin Moloney Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy 2010 Chicago Program
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Volunteer with an environmental conservation and community development organization to eradicate poverty and environmental damage in Madagascar. Oakland, CA Tolagnaro Anosy Madagascar Africa Rebecca Weissman Redwood Heights Elementary 2010 Oakland Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Visit castles, cathedrals and museums in England and France, gathering information and photographs to enhance humanities curriculum. Tulsa, OK London and Paris Europe United Kingdom Europe Carol Carter null 2010 Oklahoma Program View Report
Language Acquisition Pre-K - 5th Grade Explore the culture and language in a rural Mexican community to learn how to better relate to Hispanic students. Tulsa, OK Puerto Escondido Oaxaca Mexico North America Tina Berry Marshall 2010 Oklahoma Program View Report
History/Social Studies Pre-K - 5th Grade Visit castles, cathedrals and museums in England and France, gathering information and photographs to enhance humanities curriculum. Tulsa, OK Alicia Parent null 2010 Oklahoma Program
Other 9-12th Grade Complete a Wilderness First Aid course in Colorado to improve safety, knowledge and efficacy during student fieldwork research in wilderness settings. Aurora, CO Golden CO United States North America Jason Wiedmaier William Smith High School 2010 EL Education Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts 9-12th Grade Visit the ancient cities of Shigaraki, Kyoto, and Bizen, Japan, to bring Japanese ceramic artistry and technology to the high school art classroom. HOUSTON, TX Tokyo, Shigaraki, Kyoto, Bizen Japan Japan Asia Horacio Rodriguez CHAVEZ H S 2010 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Math 9-12th Grade Observe geometry's relevance and application in prehistoric sites, architectural designs and art displays throughout England and Ireland. York, NE London London United Kingdom Europe Richard Saxer York High School 2010 Nebraska Program View Report
Visual/Performing Arts 9-12th Grade Visit the ancient cities of Shigaraki, Kyoto, and Bizen, Japan, to bring Japanese ceramic artistry and technology to the high school art classroom. HOUSTON, TX Robert Tidmore CHAVEZ H S 2010 Greater Houston Area Program View Report
Science Pre-K - 5th Grade Explore the ecosystems of Australia and the Aboriginal culture to enhance science and social studies curricula Moore, OK Sarah Higgins Apple Creek ES 2010 Oklahoma Program
Other 9-12th Grade Research ways to improve the nutritional value of school lunches and related adolescent obesity by conducting interviews and gathering resources from European schools with successful lunch programs. New York, NY Paris France France Europe Isabelle Renot Giannella Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School 2010 EL Education Program
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade,6th - 8th Grade Attend the Vire Brazil Dance and Music Workshop in Salvador, Brazil, to study traditional and contemporary dance and music. Chicago, IL Salvador Bahia Brazil South America Nicole Noland Arthur A. Libby Elementary School 2010 Chicago Program
Visual/Performing Arts Pre-K - 5th Grade,6th - 8th Grade Attend the Vire Brazil Dance and Music Workshop in Salvador, Brazil, to study traditional and contemporary dance and music. Chicago, IL Idris Daniel Arthur A. Libby Elementary School 2010 Chicago Program
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