Homegrown Teaching Scholars

Organization:

Catawba Valley Community College

Amount:

$37,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Catawba

Year:

2002

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide continued funding for the “Homegrown Teaching Scholars” program. The project will support the following activities: (1) select 12 candidates from Alexander County for public school teacher education (classes will begin at CVCC in 2003); (2) initiate a recruiting campaign through career exploration activities in middle schools; (3) conduct summer enrichment programs; and, (4) develop case data to support the long-term sustainability of the program.

Contact:

Dr. Linda Phillips2550 Highway70 SEHickory, North Carolina 28602(828) 327-7000

Areas Served:

Alexander/Catawba

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