Our Community Foundation has announced the fall recipients of its Teaching Innovator Grant, awarding Washington Community Schools $250 for a new project called Graffiti on Deck. Sixth-grade art teacher Kim Conder accepted the award and was named a Teaching Innovator. The project introduces students to graffiti as a legitimate art form. They will study its history, techniques, and cultural impact before designing artwork on miniature skateboards, combining hands-on creativity with lessons in popular culture and responsible expression. Our Community Foundation thanked local donors whose support makes these grants possible.
PHOTO CAPTION Our Community Foundation presented a $250 Teaching Innovator Grant to Kim Conder. This grant supports the Graffiti on Deck Project. Shown during the grant presentation are (left to right). Carol Nugent, Our Community Foundation Board Member; Rhiannon Frye, WCS Upper Elementary Principal; Kim Conder, WCS Teaching Innovator; Paula Jones, Our Community Foundation Secretary; Joe Wellman, Our Community Foundation Board Member; Chris Jarrett, Our Community Foundation Executive Director; Kevin Frank, WCS Superintendent.
