Mary Jane Taylor
Education Mini Grants
Mary Jane Taylor (1941-2018) was a local and international education leader. Passionate about bringing high quality educational experiences to all children, she was a founding member of the Greyhound Foundation. She became an educator after graduating Mansfield State Teacher’s College and receiving her Master of Science Degree in Education from Bucknell University in 1967.
Throughout her career this legendary educator positively impacted students of all ages. We will forever miss her enthusiasm, idealism, wisdom and grace.
The Greyhound Foundation honors her memory through our Mini-Grant program. We invite applications from educators who can demonstrate innovative projects that address an identified educational need directly benefitting the students of our school district.
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The Foundation sets aside funds for this program annually and accepts proposal requests up to $1,000. The grant has a six-month implementation period and the project must be offered between November through May of the current school year.
This grant is competitive and will be awarded to those proposals that best meet the stated criteria.
Joining the faculty of the Rowland Laboratory School in 1969 (now known as the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School) she assumed directorship of the school in 1986. During her long and distinguished career, she worked as a research consultant for the U.S. Department of Education, as a classroom teacher, Head Start director, university professor, and school administrator. Mrs. Taylor also served on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Laboratory Schools.
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Please join us in congratulating the 2024-25 innovation teachers and recipients of the Mary Jane Taylor Mini Grant awards
Grantees Announced!
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Brooke Bell – SAIS – 4-5 Life Skills – ClassROOM Service
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Ashley Coy and Jason Hoover – SAMS – Physical Education – Enhancing Middle School P.E. through Fitness Testing Software and Heart Rate Technology
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Caitlin Cressler – SASHS – Special Education – Creating a Physically Conducive Environment for Differentiated Learning
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Danielle Sergi – James Burd – K-3 Life Skills – Natural Environment Teaching
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Marcie Swartz – SASHS – 9-12 Special Education – Resolution Room Self-Regulation Support
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Carrie Krebs and Jennifer Flinchbaugh – SAMS – Schoolwide – Outdoor Classroom​
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Kassandra Chaapel - Nancy Grayson - Library Flex Seating