By Sue Brown, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
The Sr. Mary Ann Governal and Mrs. Ellen B. Ryan Memorial Development Grants honor the memory of two educators and their commitment to spiritual formation and professional growth. Grant applications are accepted in the areas of curriculum, program, spiritual and professional development.
Winners of 2013 grants-- (Program title; Names of Applicants, School)
Apples for Teachers; Ms. Kristina Mantych, Holy Cross Academy
Values/Virtue Building; Ms. Mary Klevorn, Marygrove
Having a Senior Moment; Sr. Cathy Doherty, SSND, Our Lady of Guadalupe School and St. Cletus School
Reaching Around the World in Missionary Hearts; Mrs. Terry Ostlund, Our Lady, Queen of Peace School
Improving Writing Skills in Light of the Common Core Standards; Ms. Monica Wilson, Sacred Heart School, Eureka; Ms. Pam Galluzzo, Holy Redeemer School; Mrs.Pam Donatt, St. Paul School - Fenton; Mrs. Amy Schroff, Mary, Queen of Peace School; and Ms. Renée Chauvin, Our Lady, Queen of Peace School
Faith in Study Skills; Ms. Susan Rueter, Mr. Tom O’Leary, Ms. Katie Hoover, Ms. Deborah Hake, Ms. Kathy Ebert, and Ms. Margaret Burke, Sacred Heart School, Valley Park
Kindling the Power of Learning; Ms. Heather Shelton, Sacred Heart School, Valley Park
Come and Follow Me; Ms. Sheila Trani, St. Clare of Assisi School
Crusader Culture/Freshmen Advisory; Ms. Janet Eaton, St. Dominic High School
The Kingdom Garden; Ms. Joanna Collins and Ms. Linda Rathz, St. Elizabeth/St. Robert Regional School
Un Viaje Interactiva por España / An Interactive Trip Through Spain; Ms. Jocelyn Pollard, St. Paul School, Fenton
St. Charles Area Confirmation Rally; Ms. Rose Wieschhaus, Sts. Joachim and Ann; Ms. Carol Breckle, St. Robert Bellarmine;; Ms. Nancy Burian, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; Ms. Becca McCollough, St. Charles Borromeo; Ms. Mary Olmsted, St. Cletus; and Ms. Tammi Rohman, St. Peter, St. Charles parishes
Operation Respect: Scripture Style; Ms. Eileen Goeke, Trinity Catholic High School