2007 Bright Ideas Winners Photo Gallery
Beaufort-Jasper ACE.
Beaufort-Jasper ACE students, faculty, and Palmetto Electric WIRE members.
Beaufort-Jasper ACE.
Steve Shamblen, a teacher at Beaufort-Jasper ACE, received a grant for his project High Stakes Test Preparation.
Beaufort-Jasper ACE
Deborah Duncan, a teacher at Beaufort-Jasper ACE, received a grant for her project Using Technology to Improve On-task Performances with Learning.
Cross Episcopal.
Betsey Ilderton, a teacher at Cross Episcopal, received a grant for her project LabRates Science Exploratorium.
Hilton Head Preparatory.
Maelda Chalk, a teacher at Hilton Head Preparatory, received a grant for her project "Let's Play Spanish Jeopardy".
Hilton Head Preparatory.
Jayne Matney, a teacher at Hilton Head Preparatory, received a grant for her project A Leg-Up into Legos!.
Hilton Head Preparatory.
Jenny Lu, a teacher at Hilton Head Preparatory, received a grant for her project MULAN!.
Hilton Head Preparatory.
Teachers Ann Petrie, Jane Inglis, Peg Hamilton, team leader, and Head of School Dr. Sue Groesbeck. Peg Hamilton received a grant for her project "Back to the Hundred-Acre Wood".
Hilton Head Christian Academy.
Emily McCarter with principal Mike Lindsey. Emily McCarter received a grant for her project MAPS & BAGS.
Hilton Head Creative Arts.
Colleen Skibo from Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts will use her grant to make her Smart Board smarter. An Airliner will allow students to interact from their desks, classroom carpet, individually or cooperative work groups.
Hilton Head Creative Arts.
Cory Tressler, a teacher at Hilton Head Creative Arts, received a grant for his project "Here's Looking At You".
Hilton Head IB Elementary.
Colleen Wynn, left, with Palmetto Electric's VP, Marketing and Public Relations, Jimmy Baker received a grant for her project The Physics Festival.
M.C. Riley Elementary.
Sherri Westby, a teacher at M.C. Riley Elementary, received a grant for her project Let It Be.
May River Montessori
Deborah Urato, a teacher at May River Montessori, received a grant for her project Rainforest Conservatory.
May River Montessori
Diane Prescott, a teacher at May River Montessori, received a grant for her project Vermacomposting: It's a Worm Thing from Palmetto Electric's Public Relations Representative, Missy Santorum.
Okatie Elemntary.
Okatie Elemntary.
Matthew Hunt, a teacher at Okatie Elementary, received a grant for his project Light Up Their Lives.
Okatie Elementary.
Amie Sweet, a teacher at Okatie Elementary, received a grant for her project Kids on the Run.
Sea Pines Montessori.
Teachers Elizabeth Wells, Dr. Sarah Baird, team leader, with administrators Abbie Kelly and Jennifer Cauble. Dr. Sarah Baird received a grant for her project Survivor: Energy Island, a study of renewable energy sources.
Ben Hazel.
Julie Huber, left, a teacher at Ben Hazel, along with principal Bonnie Wilson, received a grant for her project PRESS (Paired Reading Enhancing Science Standards).
Ben Hazel.
Diane Stanley with principal Bonnie Wilson, right, from Ben Hazel received a grant for her project Buddy Back Packs.
Ben Hazel.
Principal Bonnie Wilson with teacher Robert Hanna who received a grant for his project S.M.A.R.T. (Students Moving Along the Right Track).
Ben Hazel.
Angela Hutto, left, with principal Bonnie Wilson, received a grant for her project Being Sick Doesn't Get Me Down.
Ben Hazel.
Principal Bonnie Wilson with teacher Blythe Delgado who received a grant for her project Making M.E.A.T. (Math Easy and Terrific).
Ben Hazel.
Brandy Peeples with principal Bonnie Wilson received a grant for her project "Add"itional Reading.
Estill Elementary.
Palmetto Electric's VP, Marketing and Public Relations, Jimmy Baker with principal Don Doggett accepted the Bright Ideas award for teacher Egeria Bostick whose project was Character Road Show.
Fennell Elementary.
Palmetto Electric's Lewie Davis, principal William Coker, and Palmetto Electric's VP, Marketing and Public Relations, Jimmy Baker. Principal Willie Coker accepted the award on behalf of teacher Russell Demers for his project Take a Teacher Home DVD Program.
North District Middle.
Principal Mark Dean with Donna Griner received a grant for her project Scrapbook Learning.
Patrick Henry.
Palmetto Electric's VP, Marketing and Public Relations, Jimmy Baker with principal Dr. Terry King who accepted the Bright Ideas award for teacher Trevor Foster whose project was Looking at life project.
Varnville Elementary.
Anita Padgett, a teacher at Varnville Elementary, received a grant for her project Listen Up.
Varnville Elementary.
Michelle Hiers, a teacher at Varnville Elementary, received a grant for her project Just Right Books for My Just Right Readers.
Varnville Elementary.
Palmetto Electric's VP, Marketing and Public Relations, Jimmy Baker, teacher Tracey Preston, team leader, with fellow teacher Susan Padgett at Varnville Elementary. Tracey Preston received a grant for her project "Spotlight Reading".
Varnville Elementary.
Teacher Peggy Smith with principal Donna Kinard at Varnville Elementary. Peggy Smith received a grant for her project Our South Carolina Culture.
Varnville Elementary.
Principal Donna Kinard with teacher Sally Williams, a teacher at Varnville Elementary, received a grant for her project "It's a guy thing!".
Wade Hampton Elementary.
Principal Greg Ackerman and Palmetto Electric's VP, Marketing and Public Relations, Jimmy Baker accept Bright Ideas awards for teachers Carole McGrath and Veronica Rea for their projects Scribblers of Dreams and F.B.I. - FIRST Bot Innovators.
Ridgeland Elementary.
Shirley Peeples, a teacher at Ridgeland Elementary, received a grant for her project "It's a Zoo in Here!".
Ridgeland Elementary.
Elizabeth Brooks, a teacher at Ridgeland Elementary, received a grant for her project The Big Easy.
Ridgeland Junior High.
Paula Allen with principal Ranell Williams, Jr. at Ridgeland Junior High School. Paula Allen received a grant for her project "Printmaking Master Class".
Ridgeland Junior High.
Jane Ryans with principal Ranell Williams, Jr. at Ridgeland Junior High School. Jane Ryans received a grant for her project LITE UP.
Thomas Heyward.
Sue Ward, a teacher at Thomas Heyward, received a grant for her project M. at H. - Math at Home Lending Library.
Thomas Heyward.
Linda Stanley, a teacher at Thomas Heyward Academy, received a grant for her project “Get Smart with Art.”
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