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2023 Classroom Innovation Grant Recipients

Angie Aromondo and June Peterson
Hazelwood
Hazelwood Central High School / DHH Program
Cross Curricular Inclusion for Cooking Academy – 2023

Andrea Bagaglio
Ferguson-Florissant
McCluer North High School
The Gentle Barn

Melissa Bechaud
Valley Park
Valley Park Elementary
Movement Matters

Melissa Benefield
Pattonville
Holman Middle School
Hygiene Care

Patricia Benner
SSD
Litzsinger School
Stewards of the Earth III – 2023

Patricia Billeau and Barb Raney
SSD
Northview High School
Linking Learning to Live Theatre Experiences
Inclusive Live Theatre “The Ultimate Experience” – 2023

Ellen Birch
SSD
Ackerman
Circle of Friends – Field Day – 2023

Ellen Birch and Jason Betancourt
SSD
Ackerman
“Let’s Make Gingerbread Houses” – 2023

Rachael Blake
Countywide, VSP
Smoothies for Wellness

Carmen Bolt
Parkway
McKelvey Primary / North ECSE
Motor Movers

Mackenzie Brady
SSD
Northview High School
Learning to Love Leisure Activities
Task Boxes for Post Secondary IEP Goals

Alexandra Burkhardt, Anthony Matrisotto and Patricia Kras
Ferguson-Florissant
Duchesne Elementary
Play and Social Skills

Mary Burris
SSD
Northview High School
Northview High School Prom
Northview High School Store – 2023

Michelle Cantino
SSD
Neuwoehner High School
Neu Brew Coffee Cafe

Daniele Cerone-Griffin
SSD
Countywide – ECSE
Engaging Families, Expanding Opportunities in ECSE

Katie Dunlap
SSD
Countywide – VSP
Manners Matter – 2023

Elizabeth Engelmeyer
SSD
Ackerman
Derby Day – 2023

Heather Field
SSD
Northview High School
Creating Memories: Developing Leisure and Communication Skills through Journaling

Alicia Firman
Hazelwood
Hazelwood Central High School DHH Program
Teens Cooking Academy – Learning to be Independent in the Kitchen – 2023

Allison Gill, Kriste Bashwinerl and Kate McDevitt
SSD
Litzsinger School
Cooking Up Communication

Rachel Gill and Angela Aromando
Hazelwood
Brown Elementary / DHH North
DHH Mentoring Program – 2023

Rachel Gill and Amanda Howell
Hazelwood
Brown Elementary / DHH North
DHH Social Skaters

Jean Goldstein
Hazelwood
Brown Elementary
Brown Coffee Cart

Lori Guess
SSD
Northview High School
Character Education: Service Learning for Everyone
Racing to Fun! Schoolwide Pinewood Derby

Christy Hagy and Sarah Schaffer
SSD
Northview High School
Positioning for Power

Jeanie Hall
Ladue
Ladue Early Childhood
Eat a Rainbow

Cristina Hamblet and Tara Reiner
Ferguson-Florissant
Commons Lane Elementary
Multi-Sensory Environment at Commons Lane Elementary

Katherine Harston
SSD
Northview High School
Student-Led Service Learning – 2023
Using T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Framework to Increase Communication

Julie Harter
Normandy
Normandy Early Learning Center
Baby Doll Circle Time: Building Strong Social Emotional skills through Attunement

Julie Harter
Riverview Gardens
Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academic Center
The Power to Grow

Kari Hei and Tammy Topp
SSD
Litzsinger School
BooBash Family Engagement Event

Renae Heiligenstein
Parkway
Parkway Central Middle School
Rockin’ Seating

Nicholas Heller, Kelli Eckert and Ellen Birch
SSD
Ackerman
Calm Space – 2023

Craig Herman
SSD
Northview High School
Building with Purpose Part 2 – 2023

Kitty Hoi
Hazelwood
Lawson Elementary ABA Program
Block Party

Amanda Howell
Parkway
Bellerive Elementary DDH Program
DHH Language, Leadership, and Life Skills

Brooke Huffman
Lindbergh
Sperreng Middle School
Cooking in the Classroom . . . and Life

Chelsea James and Brenda McCarthy
Hazelwood
Central Middle School
Hazelwood Essential Skills Vocation Station

Carrie Klein
SSD
Countywide SSD Vocational Skills Program
VSP (Vocational Skills Program) Family Night Out – 2023

Tracy Kroenlein
Lindbergh
Lindbergh Early Childhood Center
Fruit of the Month Club – 2023
Get Set for School

Jamie Kessler and Julie Lackey
Webster
Walter Ambrose Early Childhood
Sensory Supports in the Classroom

Veronica Lampley
Rockwood
Stanton Elementary
“Hand”y Helpers

Allison Laxton
Kirkwood
Nipher Middle School
Nipher Knights Coffee Club

Rachel Lazerwitz and Colbee Molina
Normandy Schools Collaborative
Lucas Crossing Complex
Coffee Cart

Jessica Little, Holly Applegate and Quinn Warner
Ritenour
Marvin Elementary
Sips and Smiles: Building Social Skills and Executive Functioning through an Elementary Coffee Cart Program – Year 2 – 2023

Margaret (Meg) Lovera
SSD
Countywide
SEF-SSD Care Closets – Kids Helping Kids

Jennifer Madlinger
SSD
Northview High School
Northview Fall BBQ

Derek McCarty
Parkway
Parkway Southwest Middle
Published Authors

Mary McCormac
SSD
Northview High School
A Sports Team for All Abilities

Emily McEntire, Tami Melton and Loren Krehler
Kirkwood
Kirkwood High School
Tools for Successful Self Regulation

Kristen McGuirk
SSD
Northview High School
Outdoor Sensory Items

Christina Monolo
SSD
Countywide ECSE
Cause-Effect Learning

Mercedes Moore
Parkway
Parkway Early Childhood Center
Increasing Play Skills

Shannon Morely and Felicia Barringer
Lindbergh
Truman Middle School
Flexible Seating

Melissa Muldoon
SSD
South Tech High School
Healthy Snacks for Successful Students

Nancy Murphy
Normandy
Normandy Early Learning Center
A Child’s Work is Play!

Andrew Nardi
Kirkwood
Kirkwood High School
Pioneer Flash (Fit Learners Always Stay Healthy) – 2023

Caroline Owings and Jessi Lynn Cassidy
Jennings
Fairview Elementary
Life Skills Enrichment Room

June Peterson and Angie Armando
Hazelwood
Hazelwood Central High School / DHH Program
Increasing Students’ Employability Through Continuous CBVI Performance Evaluations

Emily Prendergast
Ferguson-Florissant
Commons Lane Primary
Adapted Materials for Self-contained Autism Classroom

Angela Quinn
SSD
Northview High School
Expanding Job Skills to Improve Post-High School Outcomes

Tara Reiner and Amelia Martin
Ferguson-Florissant
Cross Keys Middle School
Student Oasis on School Grounds

Matt Reyes
SSD
Ackerman
Rec Room

Katie Roberts
SSD
South Tech High School
Garden Play for All

Katie Rohlfing
Brentwood
Brentwood Early Childhood Center
Handwriting without Tears in the Classroom and Therapy
Putting It All Together in Therapy: Innovative Treatment, Documentation, Data Collection, and fun with an iPad!

Kara Rose
Lindbergh
Lindbergh ECS West
Healthy Snacks for Healthy Kids

Katelyn Ruma
Normandy
Normandy Early Learning Center
Building Positive Social Emotional Skills

Patricia Schmermund
Parkway
Bellerive Elementary
Canvas: Art for All – a Behavior Analytic Art Curriculum

Patricia Schneider Gibson and Josie Lamb
Riverview Gardens
Michele Obama Early Childhood Academic Center
Integrating Sensory Experience in a PEEPS Classroom

Katie Schuller and Jessica King
Lindbergh
Lindbergh Early Childhood West
Science for Little Learners

Ginny Scognamiglio
SSD
Countywide ECSE
Switching on the Fun

Kimberly Shoulta
SSD
Northview High School
Expanding with Hands-on Cooking and Life Skills in the Kitchen

Anna Shreves and Jessica Poddig
SSD
Neuwoehner High School
Neuwoehner Student Lounge

Angela Slape
SSD
Litzsinger
Litzsinger’s Paws-itively Awesome Communicators!

Andrea Strain
SSD
Ackerman
The Many Ecosystems at the ZOO

Stephanie Talbot
Parkway
Parkway Early Childhood Center
Future Flexible Fun

Tammy Topp and Kaiti Richardt
SSD
Litzsinger School
Zinger Store Funding

Anne Valez
SSD
Litzsinger School
P Pod, Pets and Possibilities

Lauren Walls
Hazelwood
Brown Elementary / DHH North
Learning Language in a Winter Wonderland – 2023

Tatianna Ware and Carrie Klein
SSD
Countywide Vocational Skills Program
Meet and Greet Vocational Skills Family Night – 2023

Sarah Weinman
SSD
Northview High School
Dress for Success

Melody Wilkins
SSD
Northview High School
Graduation Breakfast
Spring Carnival

Amanda Williams
SSD
Northview High School
Headphones for Focus and Independence
Independence and Fun through Functional Life Skills

Amanda Wise
SSD
Litzsinger
Litzsinger Calming Room

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