"The TARGET Grant has brought me into the computer world.  I feel much more competent.  It will allow me to bring much more of the world into my classroom and it will allow the children to take a more active role in their education and be responsible for it."

Melissa Day

• Current Teaching Assignment: 5th grade at Woods

• Degree/Certification(s): BS in Communcations

• College(s) Attended: The University of Texas at Austin; College of St. Rose Albany, NY; UT Tyler

• Years of Teaching Experience: 14 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Needlework, Cooking, Music, Symphony, Architecture, Reading, Ballet

"I have gained a more robust understanding of technology and how to use it with students.  The probes and calculators are going to be of high interest to students."

Loree Green

• Current Teaching Assignment: 5th Grade

• Degree/Certification(s): BS in Elementary Education; MS in Elementary Science Education

• College(s) Attended: Wayland University; Texas Womens University

• Years of Teaching Experience: 16 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Grandson, Beach/Ocean

"The grant has helped to make my teaching more exciting and interactive for the students.  In my classroom, I will be helping the students to utilize the technology to enhance their learning."

Ruth Blake

• Current Teaching Assignment: Grades 5 - 7 Language Arts, History, and Reading

• Degree/Certification(s): BA in Elementary Education; Certifications in English/Language Arts and Early Childhood

• College(s) Attended: UT Tyler

• Years of Teaching Experience: 2 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Poetry, and Children's books

"Because of the TARGET Grant, I will definitely have the knowledge to integrate technology throughout the curriculum.  I will also know better how to design science lessons that are hands on, explorative, and student centered."

Megan Conklin

• Degree Desired: BS in Interdisciplinary Studies

• Certification(s): EC - 4, English

• College(s) Attended: TJC, UT Tyler

• Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, Reading, Disc Golf