Innovation Awards
Grant applications are submitted by district staff and scored by leaders from the community, regional industry, and the school district.
We are grateful to Boeing for partnering with us to donate $25,000 to DDTwo’s educators! Boeing’s support through the Innovation Awards Fueled by Boeing will empower more innovative learning opportunities for DDTwo students.
“boeing is proud to support our next generation of innovators through this enriching pogram. a steam-based education that allows students to explore opportunities that connect to real careers is invaluable.” - lindsay leonard, boeing senior director of national strategy and engagement and gov ops
- Crystal Christian - KES - Code the Math: Integrating Coding to Deepen Mathematical Thinking
- Melissa Tallent - NES - Enhancing Literacy through STEM - “How to Catch a___” series
- Kimberly Gerhardt - SHES - Glow Golf: Bringing Movement to Life Through Interactive PE
- Loren Brink - BHES - Germs, Bones and other discoveries
- Crystal Tackett - WRES - KA Kinderlab for Coding and Robotics
- Kevin Morrissey - FDHS - Illuminated Leadership: The Light Pilot Mural Project
- Ashley Parker - JPES - Coding for a Cleaner Community
- Jeanne Mitchum - ARHS - The Experimental Photography Lab: Pushing Creative Boundaries Through Light, Process, and Technology
- Ryan Aquino - ROMS - PAWS-QT : Preserving Air, Water, and Soil through Quality Testing
- Amanda Evans - WHAIS - Sustainable Explorers & Lunar Habitats: Destination Mars
Jessica House,
Alston Middle School
MakerSpace
This project will create a MakerSpace in the STEM lab where students are able to explore, design, create, learn, and invent through problem-solving with tools such as StopMotion Animation, Cibitronics, Makey Makey kits, Magnetic Marble Runs, and Rube Goldberg Machines
Cassandra Parker,
Fort Dorchester High School
Flight Time
The project will incorporate basic archery instruction into the business entrepreneurship curriculum. It will use archery to build life skills and strengthen relationships. Archery is an all-inclusive co-ed space for non-traditional students to excel at something different.
Caroline Lawson,
Oakbrook Elementary School
Lawson’s lounge
The project will include equipment to host a talk show led by students aimed at increasing parent and student connections to school counseling, upcoming events, and guest speakers.