BUILDING SUCCESSFUL FUTURES

Why do some kids fail and others succeed? Why don’t all students graduate? Why do some kids leave our schools without the skills necessary to get and keep a good job, while others move directly into the best colleges and into satisfying careers? These questions are being asked in every community across America. In our community, the Hampton Education Foundation is dedicated to helping address these issues and to improving the futures of all our children.
 
The Hampton Education Foundation has been working to support creativity and innovation throughout the learning process. In 2007 the Foundation began their successful Teacher Grant Programs. These grants are designed to encourage and support teachers who are developing new programs that make learning more effective. 

Successfully growing and educating our youth must be a priority shared throughout the community. Parents can’t do it alone. Schools can’t do it alone. There is no silver bullet and no one program that once applied wipes away all challenges. Understanding this, the Foundation encourages you to join our community effort to strengthen every child, one by one.  

The Hampton Education Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization. Our goal is simple. We believe that all children should discover their talents and develop them in a way that improves both their quality of life and everyone they touch. 

The Foundation's work to date has focused on improving the classroom environment. We believe the classroom is ground zero for learning during the school day and that the community must provide the best tools and learning resources possible. A partial list of these resources include engaging electronic media, interesting and informative guest speakers, safe and comfortable spaces, timely books and of course, great teachers. 

The foundation was begun in 2001 at the request of Dr. Allen Davis. The Foundation has an excellent Board of Directors who serve without compensation. Day to day activities are managed by one part-time volunteer Director.

Help Us Mold Our Children's Futures

To be considered, grant applications for the first semester must be received no later than Thursday, September 20, 2012. Second semester grant applications must be received no later than Thursday, January 17, 2013. 

Please submit an original typed application and 3 copies to 
Ann Bane
1 Franklin St
Hampton, VA 23669

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The Foundation Supports two Grant Programs Intended to
Improve the Classroom Environment and Reward Instructional Experimentation.

 
 The Hampton Education Foundation's Innovative Instructional Grant Program awards individual grants up to $1,000. This program is to help Hampton City School teachers to develop, plan, implement and evaluate innovative instructional strategies which are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning. All Hampton City School teachers are eligible to apply. 

Projects that will be considered:
Direct learning experience projects for classes of all grade levels will be considered. Projects should stress innovative approaches to teaching subject content, as well as create hands-on opportunities for students. Practical learning outcomes and student assessments should be included in all project plans. All proposed projects must address the curriculum requirements and Standards of Learning (SOL) for all subjects. Teachers of non-core subjects (i.e. Fine Arts, CTE) must be able to demonstrate a connection with their project and a related SOL.

To view a complete Innovative Instructional Grant Rubric Click Here.

The Hampton Education Foundation Innovative Instructional Grant program awards individual grants up to $1,000 to assist teachers of all subjects in Hampton City Schools to develop, plan, implement and evaluate innovative instructional strategies. All HCS teachers are eligible to apply.

*To apply for an Innovative Instructional Grant Click HERE.

 The purpose of the Mini-Grant Program for Teachers is to provide materials, supplies, and/or resources to enhance and improve the classroom learning experience in alignment with the Virginia Standards of Learning. Grants up to $300 may be requested.

To view a complete Mini Grant Rubric Click Here.

The Mini-Grant Program for Teachers is intended to provide up to $300 of financial support to purchase materials, supplies, and/or resources to enhance and improve the classroom learning experience.

*To apply for a Mini-Grant Click HERE.

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3 Great Grant Examples

• Cooper Cougar Citizenship Banks and Classroom Stores
• A Seed Surprise
• Paper Please!

We must all care enough to share our time and talents.

                                                                                                                                                                       
The Hampton Education Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth succeed and to supporting the Hampton School System. If you have a question or would like to become involved in helping, please contact us. Currently we are totally run by volunteers on a part time basis. This may mean that our response to you may be delayed but we will respond.

Hampton Education Foundation Board and Committee
Roster 2012-13

 

Jim McNider, President
Pam Henifin, Vice President
Louis G. Morris, Treasurer
Mary Curran, Secretary

Members
Lin Chambers
Letia Drewry
Darrell V. Hill
Rebecca Kleinhample
Mike Monteith
Henry Morgan
Ross Mugler
Ernie Satterwhite
Robert Shuford
John Smith
Raymond Tripp
Molly Ward
Minta Wood

Ex-Officio Members
Ann Bane
Donna Warthan
Raymond Haynes
Pam Croom
Karla Young