Congratulations Mrs Horvath!

The Excellence in Education Grants for Teachers Program Awards $36,500 in Grant Money The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide.  IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current membership of over 38,500.  On October 1, 2019, Teresa Horvath was awarded his/her IRTAF grant check.  Below, you will find more information on the winner, along with his/her school, the amount of the award, IRTA Area, and a summarized paragraph of the project in the winner’s own words. Teresa HorvathMillstadt Primary CenterMillstadt ($450.00) Area 6 Kindergarten is a hands on learning environment. Math manipulatives provide activities in which the students are engaged to make sense of or master skills.  I would like to purchase additional manipulatives so that my lessons can involve active participation of all my students.

The IRTA Foundation designed this program based on the idea that educators often do not have additional revenue sources available for unique student projects or classroom materials.  This program allotted a total of $36,500 to Illinois public school educators for these purposes. 

 

Applicants were required to meet the proper criteria and to submit their proposals by early June.  The IRTAF Board of Directors selected the grant recipients and awards are being presented now.  The Illinois Principals Association played a vital role in assisting IRTAF with the promotion of this program.