My innovative vision for this year is to introduce a flexible seating arrangement. The hope is that students will be more engaged and interactive, and engage in a more physical environment.
I would like to introduce my students to standing desk, stability balls, and hokki seats. My hope is to optimize student engagement, students increase…Read More

During the 2017-2018 students will participate in small group math lessons and guided instruction followed by independent work. Upon completion of independent work students will work in small groups to build models using Lego building blocks to demonstrate the concept and or skill. When the model is complete the groups will use iPod touch to…Read More

At one time, stage plays and musicals were an important part of Breathitt County High School and the surrounding community. As an extracurricular activity, a drama club has the potential to inspire a lifelong love of the arts in students while providing the opportunity to develop a multitude of professional and life skills. We are in the…Read More

I Like to Move It, Move It! Brain-based Classroom Redesign

Research Question: Does flexible seating and student choice help to engage the learner, help students become more responsible for their choices, and become better problem solvers?

With this grant I plan to purchase new, updated, comfortable seating for my classrooms. I want to redesign…Read More

Each year, I try to think of innovative ways to encourage students to become life-long lovers of reading. Through the ARI grant, I have been allowed to purchase a wide variety of literature circle reading materials. I know the reading materials I purchased will be high interest. How do I know this? Student voice. Students chose the titles…Read More