MURPHYSBORO – Two schools in the River Region schools were among 10 Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) announced as recipients of its 2022 Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants.
The grants were offered and awarded to teachers or school administrators of public and private K-12 school to help with projects that will improve educational opportunities for students.
Classroom projects and teachers awarded the $500 grants include:
Sara Hammel of Chester High School accepts a Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant from Egyptian Electric Cooperative for “Importance of Procuring a Diverse Library.” Egyptian Electric awarded 10 grants to area classrooms.
Importance of Procuring a Diverse Library – Sara Hammel of Chester High School, Chester
3D Printing Fun – Sophia Durbin of Chester High School, Chester
Principal Chris Miesner and Angela Lysakowski (left) of Sparta Lincoln School accept a Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grant from Egyptian Electric Cooperative’s Brooke Guthman for “Living Museum.”
Living Museum – Angela Lysakowski of Sparta Lincoln School, Sparta
Community Outreach & Pollinator Habitat Restoration – April Bartnick of Murphysboro Middle School, Murphysboro
Light Up Scholar Bowl – Jason Geis of Murphysboro High School, Murphysboro
Magnetic STEM & Language Manipulatives – Carla Vaca Diez &
Anne Kaszubski of Parrish Elementary School, Carbondale
Spanish & Bilingual Books for All – Melissa Giblin of Tri-C
Elementary School, Carterville
HearBuilder for Speech Language Students – Kayli Pierson of Parrish Elementary School, Carbondale
Reducing Impacts of Natural Earth Processes on Humans – Melanie Spears of Unity Point School, Carbondale
Help Us Warm Our Greenhouse – Sarah McKinnies of DuQuoin High School, DuQuoin
Egyptian Electric Cooperative currently has another educational opportunity to benefit students in our communities.
Now is the time to apply for the opportunity to represent Egyptian Electric and the state of Illinois on the annual Youth to Washington Tour, June 16-23, 2023. Two sophomore, junior or senior applicants, who are either a child of an EECA consumer-member or attend a public or private high school in the EECA’s service territory, will be chosen to join other students from across the state for a trip of a lifetime.
The application form includes completing short summaries of the student’s school activities, civic activities and other accomplishments, plus an essay related to cooperatives and/or our local communities. Students are judged on their written application and demonstrated understanding of the rural electric program.
All expenses are paid by Egyptian Electric Cooperative, and transportation is provided. Applications must be received to the Cooperative office by Feb. 6, 2023. They can also be submitted by faxing 888-554-8181 or emailing bguthman@eeca.coop.
Visit https://eeca.coop/community…/youth-to-washington-program/ for the application and additional information.
Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is a member of Touchstone Energy — a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to members large and small. More than 700 Touchstone Energy cooperatives in 46 states are delivering energy and energy solutions to more than 30 million members every day. EECA is committed to providing superior service based on four core principles: integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community. The co-op serves more than 15,000 meters over 2,000 miles of line in Jackson, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Washington and Williamson counties, and parts of Franklin, Johnson, Monroe and Union counties. For more information visit www.eeca.coop.