Stetson’s Nina B. Hollis Institute for Educational Reform supports educational innovation for the advancement of all learners, from birth through grade 12 and nontraditional students by offering grants up to $10,000 per year for up to three years.
The institute recently announced its grant recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year.
In revealing the projects for fiscal year 2023, Bette Heins, PhD, director of the Nina B. Hollis Institute, commented: “We couldn’t be happier with the unique themes and services these projects are creating for our schools and community.”
From the College of Arts and Sciences
Raisa Ankeny – Volusia Implements Bilingual Education (VIBE). A pilot collaborative bilingual program in local elementary schools.
Sarah Garcia and Leila Roach – Stetson Brain Fitness Academy. A Stetson Brain Fitness Academy for elderly individuals and their caregivers.
Rajni Shankar-Brown – SEEDs for Justice! A human and civil rights documentary project.
Amy Smith – Volusia County Schools Early Education Math Professional Development. A project aiming to promote teachers’ understanding of, and attention to, early number concepts to encourage students’ understanding of numbers.
Sven Smith – Mock Trial Summer Camp. A mock trial summer camp with scholarships for marginalized children.
Nathan Wolek – Young Sound Seeks. A program that teaches ways to protect the natural sounds in national parks.
From Stetson University College of Law
Professor Judith Scully – Know Your Rights for Teens. A know-your-rights program for troubled youth.
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