Since the 2000-2001 school year, the Hendersonville Chamber Foundation has donated approximately $152,525 to support teachers through the School Improvement Awards. The Hendersonville Chamber Foundation believes that by supporting teachers and their extraordinary classroom projects, the result will be inspired children with an enhanced desire to learn.
Aegis Sciences Corporation joined the Hendersonville Chamber Foundation's efforts in 2008, helping to fund the $2,500 awards that focused on exceptional programs in the areas of science. In addition, the Hendersonville Utility District funded a $2,500 cooperative award.
COMPASS is proud to support K-12 schools through the monies provided by the Hendersonville Chamber Foundation. The School Improvement Awards are another venue for COMPASS to involve and assist the private sector in expanding educational opportunities and encourage educational achievement.
Who Is Eligible?
Teachers from public or private K-12 schools in Hendersonville, schools that are members of the Hendersonville Chamber, and schools that serve children from Hendersonville are eligible to apply. Teachers may apply individually for an award up to $500, OR two or more teachers can apply for a cooperative award of up to $2,500.
Click here to read the guidelines for applying for a School Improvement Award.
Click here to download the proposal form for the 2010 School Improvement Awards.
Teachers who are awarded a School Improvement Award are required to submit an evaluation form. Teachers who do not complete an evaluation form forfeit their eligibility for future School Improvement Awards. Click here for the 2009 Awards Evaluation Form.
2009-2010 School Improvement Award Recipients
Christine Pemberton-Whitten Elementary
Beverly Blomquist-Davidson Academy
Kaci Mexic-Jack Anderson Elementary
Lindsay Wolthers-Station Camp High School
Linda Bruchas-Whitten Elementary
Vicki Mangrum and Karen Jarratt-Beech Elementary
Gale Deering, Cathy Fox, Robin Hancock, Lanny Babb, Jennifer Parker, Wendy Murray, and Ginny Griffey-Hawkins Middle
Pamela Cork, Christopher Bain, and Joan Kilby-Hendersonville High
Danielle Holdren, Eric Bowman, and Ben Bruce-Hunter Middle
Heather Massa and Shelby Meikrantz-Nannie Berry Elementary
Rachel Gordon and Ann McDermott-Pope John Paull II High School
Rebecca Ownby and Carolyn Bevil-Beech Elementary
Becky Jones, Jean Hesson, Mary Reid Thompson, and Melanie Wood-Union Elementary