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The Impacting the Future Now Foundation supports NSDC's purpose through several scholarship and grant opportunities. Learn more about the grants and scholarships.
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"I give to IFN because it is a pathway to what I believe is imperative — continuous professional learning of our educators."
– Shirley Hord, NSDC scholar laureate and member of the IFN Board
"Our legacy will be reflected in the lives that we influence. Support the IFN, influence lives of adults and students, and leave a legacy for tomorrow."
- Marti Richardson, NSDC past president and IFN Board member
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Foundation Overview
Impacting the Future Now is a foundation dedicated to impacting the future by growing a new generation of leaders who act on their belief that continuous learning by educators is essential to improving the achievement of all students.
Impacting the Future Now shares with the National Staff Development Council a belief that improving the quality of teaching and leadership are essential for enhancing the success of all children.
NSDC foundation announces 2009 award recipients
Impacting the Future Now has awarded more than $17,000 in monetary and in-kind donations to fund scholarships and grants to schools and school districts. In evaluating applications, the foundation emphasizes the importance of assisting high-needs schools. The award categories and recipients for 2009 are:
The
Childley Scholarships provide funding to support participation in NSDC’s Academy for Staff Developers. This year, the foundation awarded three Chidley Scholarships.
- Takisha Weatherall-Jones is the professional development coordinator for Milwaukee Public Schools. She will use her Academy experience to develop a comprehensive professional development plan for the district.
- Ann Barysh is a social studies/history curriculum coach at the middle and high schools in Randolph (Mass.) Public Schools. Barysh will use her experience in the Academy to engage teachers in ongoing collaboration, professional feedback, and data use, establishing high expectations for student success.
- A. Clifton Myles is the coordinator of professional development for DeKalb County Schools in Georgia. He intends to establish a framework for a three-year program of study built around a theory of change, using professional learning community to lead the transformation.
The
E6 Grant supports a team’s efforts to advance NSDC’s purpose. The grant awards up to $5,000 and the registration fee for the three-day NSDC Annual Conference for three members of the project team.
This year’s E6 Grant is awarded to
Jordan-Elbridge High School in Jordan, N.Y. The project will provide professional learning for teachers to develop curriculum for 21st-century courses, particularly for those students who will move directly into the workforce in the local community.
The foundation’s support to last year’s Bridge Builder multiyear award winner also continues. Over the past two years, the foundation’s financial awards total more than $38,000.
Learn about last year’s scholarship recipients.
Learn more about IFN scholarships and grants.
IFN Board of Directors
- Lenore Cohen and Marti Richardson, co-chairs
- Charles Clemmons
- Betty Dillon Peterson
- Shirley Hord
- Hayes Mizell
- Kay Psencik
- Kenneth Salim
- Ava Sweet
- Tom Swenson
- Jody Woods
- Randy Zila
- Ex Officio - Stephanie Hirsh
- Historian - Shirley Havens
- Founders - Cathy Berlinger-Gustafson and Sybil Yastrow
