Advanced Placement Teacher Grants
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NSHSS is providing twenty (20) USD $500 grants to support Advanced Placement instruction in any subject. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, field trips or other resources to enhance the delivery of Advanced Placement courses. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year.
Eligibility: Any high school teacher or counselor currently employed at a public or private high school in the United States or internationally.
Please note that U.S. recipients receiving a cash award must submit a W-9 to NSHSS in order to receive their grant funding. Recipients residing outside the United States who are not U.S. citizens may disregard this requirement. The W-9 form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Application available: TBA 2018
Read about how the 2017 recipients used this grant
Congratulations to our 2017 Advanced Placement Teacher Grant Recipients:
- Lee Alexander, AP Social Studies, Enka High School, Candler, NC
- Mircea Arsenie, AP Environmental Science, Carl Schurz High School, Chicago, IL
- Mike Avara, AP Chemistry/Physics, Dupo High School, Dupo, IL
- Luisa Barrios-Cremonesi, AP Spanish Literature/Language and Culture, Celebration High School, Celebration, FL
- Gregory Dykhouse, AP European History, Black River Public School, Holland, MI
- Antonios Ekatomatis, AP Physics, Northwest High School, Germantown, MD
- Jason Hall, AP Physics, Academy of Holy Angels, Richfield, MN
- Jennifer Hunter, AP Language & Composition Teacher, Rising Sun High School, North East, MD
- Zachary Itzkowitz, AP Environmental Science, Pelham Preparatory Academy, Bronx, NY
- Eric Kincaid, AP Biology, Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV
- Lisa Laustsen, AP English Language and Composition Teacher, Holy Cross Lutheran Academy, Sanford, FL
- Marla James, AP US Government/AP European History, Union Catholic Regional High School, Scotch Plains, NJ
- Norma Marsh, AP US History/AP World History, Runnels High School, Baton Rouge, LA
- Rebecca Nelson, AP English, Oswego East High School, Oswego, IL
- Jessica Paxson, AP Language and Composition, James Bowie High School, Arlington, TX
- Adam Quaal, AP Physics, John W. North High School, Riverside, CA
- Vickie Reed, AP Chemistry, Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Dallas, TX
- Gregory Russick, AP US History, Pittston Area High School, Pittston/Yatesville, PA
- Eileen Virden, AP Language and Composition, Blanchet Catholic School, Salem, OR
- Jody Zepp, AP US Government and Politics, Long Reach High School, Columbia, MD
Congratulations to our 2016 Advanced Placement Teacher Grant Recipients:
- Justin Barton, AP Language & Composition, Volunteer High School, Church Hill, TN
- Christen Campbell, AP French Language & Culture, Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC
- Hsiu-Jen Chang, AP Chinese Language & Culture, Cinco Ranch High School, Katy, TX
- Pamela Close, AP Biology and AP Capstone Seminar, D. H. Hickman High School, Columbia, MO
- Connie Conner, AP Chemistry, DeRidder High School, Deridder, LA
- Gregory Dykhouse, AP European History, Black River Public School, Holland, MI
- Antonios Ekatomatis, AP Physics C & AP Chemistry, Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD
- Jason Hall, AP Physics, Academy of Holy Angels, Richfield, MN
- Eric Kincaid, AP Biology, Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV
- Rebekah Laudermilch, AP Chemistry, Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School, New Haven, CT
- Heather Lynch, AP Literature, Douglas County High School, Douglasville, GA
- Matt Logan, AP U.S. Government and Politics, LaFayette High School, LaFayette, GA
- Andrew Pate, AP U.S. History, Sam Barlow High School, Gresham, OR
- Adam Quaal, AP Physics, John W. North High School, Riverside, CA
- Constance Rihani, AP English Language and Composition, George Washington High School, Chicago, IL
- Mitchell Smith, AP Biology, Kentridge High School, Kent, WA
- Tracie Speakman, AP Literature, Mississinewa High School, Gas City, IN
- Traci Sullivan, AP Biology, Island School, Lihue, HI
- Cleopatra Warren, AP U.S. History, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, Atlanta, GA
- Rebecca White, AP Chemistry, Alfred M. Barbe High School, Lake Charles, LA
Congratulations to our 2015 Advanced Placement Teacher Grant Recipients:
- Karin Cook, AP Language and Composition, J. P. Taravella High School, Coral Springs, FL
- Kevin Cram, AP Chemistry, Lake View High School, Chicago, IL
- Brandie Freeman, AP Chemistry, Woodland High School, Cartersville, GA
- Virginia Gunther, AP Art History, New Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, NY
- Susan Hvzidos, AP Statistics, Wheeling Park High School, Wheeling, WV
- Rebeccah Kwon, AP European History, Frontier High School, Bakersfield, CA
- Roderick Leak, AP Biology, TEACH Tech Charter High School, Los Angeles, CA
- Shannon Porfilio, AP French Language and Culture, Foothill High School, Pleasanton, CA
- Jennifer Rogers, AP Literature and Composition, Cortez High School, Phoenix, AZ
- Leslie Walker, AP Chemistry/Environmental Science, Foreman High School, Foreman, AR
NSHSS School Counselor Appreciation Grants
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NSHSS, in collaboration with the American School Counselor Association, is pleased to offer five USD $1,000 grants to enable ASCA members to attend the 2018 national conference in Los Angeles, CA, July 14–17, 2018. The funds may be used to defray the costs of conference registration, travel and accommodations. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year.
Eligibility: Any high school counselor and ASCA member currently employed at a public or private high school in the United States.
Please note that U.S. recipients receiving a cash award must submit a W-9 to NSHSS in order to receive their grant funding. Recipients residing outside the United States who are not U.S. citizens may disregard this requirement. The W-9 form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Deadline: 3/31/18
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Congratulations to our 2017 School Counselor Appreciation Grant Recipients:
- Wasana Ekanayake, New Designs Charter School, Los Angeles, CA
- Arnold McNeal, Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, VA
- Susana Prochaska, Washburn Rural High School, Topeka, KS
- Sarah Ramirez, Calvin M. Woodward High School, Toledo, OH
- Jasmine Stinson, Dutchtown High School, Hampton, GA
Congratulations to our 2016 School Counselor Appreciation Grant Recipients:
- Carri Hale, Verona Area High School, Verona, WI
- Elizabeth Paniagua, Oakland International High School, Oakland, CA
- Melanie Scott, Dodge City High School, Dodge City, KS
Educational Conference Registration Grants
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NSHSS is providing five USD $1,000 grants to be used during 2018 to help defray costs of educational conference registration, travel, and accommodations. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year.
Eligibility: Any high school teacher or counselor currently employed at a public or private high school in the United States or internationally.
Please note that U.S. recipients receiving a cash award must submit a W-9 to NSHSS in order to receive their grant funding. Recipients residing outside the United States who are not U.S. citizens may disregard this requirement. The W-9 form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Deadline: 1/15/18
Congratulations to our 2018 Conference Grant Recipients:
- Scott Dudley, TASIS England, Surrey, England
- Hattie Maguire, Novi High School, Novi, MI
- Jennifer Maletz, Walnut High School, Walnut, CA
- Dezirah Remington, Dufur School, Dufur, OR
- Ana Tijerina, William Howard Taft High School, San Antonio, TX
Congratulations to our 2017 Conference Grant Recipients:
- Yvonne Espinoza, Garza Independence High School, Austin, TX
- Kristin Gregory, West Geauga High School, Chesterland, OH
- Jennifer Hunter, Rising Sun High School, North East, MD
- Genevieve Maignan, Calvin Coolidge High School, Washington, DC
- Seamus O'Connor, T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA
Congratulations to our 2016 Conference Grant Recipients:
- Helen Lindsay, Garfield Heights High School, Garfield Heights, OH
- Paul Orbe, Academy for Enrichment and Advancement – Union City High School, Union City, NJ
- Dominie Wilhite, Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley, CA
Congratulations to our 2015 Conference Grant Recipients:
- Ronald Brandt, University High School, Tolleson, AZ
- Raul Garcia, West Orange High School, West Orange, NJ
- Daniel Goman, Explorations Academy, Bronx, NY
NSHSS IB Teacher Grants
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USD $500 grants open to teachers in International Baccalaureate programs. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, field trips or other resources to enhance the delivery of International Baccalaureate courses. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year.
Eligibility: Any secondary school educator teaching an International Baccalaureate Diploma course in any field.
Please note that U.S. recipients receiving a cash award must submit a W-9 to NSHSS in order to receive their grant funding. Recipients residing outside the United States who are not U.S. citizens may disregard this requirement. The W-9 form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Application available: Fall 2018
Deadline: 12/1/18
Congratulations to our 2017 IB Grant Recipients:
- Mircea Arsenie, IB Environmental Systems and Societies, Carl Schurz High School, Chicago, IL
- Justin Barleben, IB Chemistry, Archbishop Walsh Academy, Olean, NY
- Kevin Behmer, IB Computer Science, Ann Arbor Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI
- Pamela Booth, IB Language and Literature, Walnut High School, Walnut, CA
- Elizabeth Braganza, IB Language and Literature, Eastern Senior High School, Washington, D.C.
- Michelle Collette, IB Film, Harding High School, Saint Paul, MN
- Kimberly Dennis, IB Language and Literature, San Gabriel Mission High School, San Gabriel, CA
- Aaron Greenall, IB Design Technology, St. Andrews School, Savannah, GA
- Amber Greene, IB History, Westlake High School, Westlake, OH
- Seth Guinals-Kupperman, IB Physics, The Brooklyn Latin School, Brooklyn, NY
- Lois Housler, IB Biology, Archbishop Walsh Academy, Olean, NY
- Euan Hunter, IB Chemistry, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL
- Danielle Michel, IB Theory of Knowledge, Archbishop Walsh Academy, Olean, NY
- Tiffany Oliver, IB Biology, Robinson High School, Tampa, FL
- Candace Printz, IB Visual Arts, El Dorado High School, El Paso, TX
- Margery Ricards, IB Extended Essay Coordinator, Rio Mesa High School, Oxnard, CA
- Rachel Sawyer, IB Math Studies, East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, NC
- Annette Spahr, IB Language and Literature, Harrisburg Academy, Wormleysburg, PA
- Rebecca Tanaka, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator /IB French, Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy, Forest Park, IL
- Lorie Xikes, IB Biology, Riverdale High School, Fort Myers, FL
Congratulations to our 2016 IB Grant Recipients:
- Ricardo Alonso, IB Mathematics, Lincoln High School, Portland, OR
- Ashleigh Apostolovski, IB Mathematics, Northville High School, Northville, MI
- Tony Babecka, DP Music, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston, MA
- Shari Brady, DP Biology, Parkland Magnet High School, Winston-Salem, NC
- Laura Burlingame, IB Literature, Archbishop Walsh: Southern Tier Catholic School, Olean, NY
- Andy Gever, DP Spanish, Virgin Islands Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy, St. Thomas, VI
- Melissa Handy, IB Computer Science, Le Jardin Academy, Kailua, HI
- Jamie Incorvia, IB Language & Literature, Cleveland High School, Portland, OR
- Tashi Langton, IB Biology, Henry Foss IB World School, Tacoma, WA
- Jason Law, IB Physics, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON
- Lorelei MacBeth, DP Visual Arts, Amundsen High School, Chicago, IL
- Mark Miazga, IB English, Baltimore City College High School, Baltimore, MD
- Leslie Robbins, IB Biology, Vincentian Academy, Pittsburgh, PA
- Mark Rogers, IB Mathematics, Meridian School, Round Rock, TX
- Tania Romero, IB Film, Anderson High School, Austin, TX
- Brandy Rood, IB Theatre, Humble High School, Humble, TX
- Raymond Scheetz, IB History of the Americas, Franklin High School, Franklin, TN
- Janet Tombre, IB Language & Literature, East Grand Rapids High School, East Grand Rapids, MI
- Cheryl Wolfe, IB Language & Literature, Navajo Preparatory School, Farmington, NM
Congratulations to our 2015 IB Grant Recipients:
- Lisa Albrich, IB Spanish Teacher, Eugene International High School at Sheldon, Eugene, OR
- Frederic Allamel, IB French and Anthropology Teacher, International School of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
- Patrice De la Ossa, IB Psychology Teacher, Chief Sealth International High School, Seattle, WA
- Roger Eller, IB Chemistry Teacher, Henry Foss High School in Tacoma, WA
- Jessica Fessenden, IB Theory of Knowledge Teacher, Samuel W. Wolfson High School, Jacksonville, FL
- Angela Hayes, IB Art Teacher, Prosser Career Academy, Chicago, IL
- Vanessa Hughes, IB English Teacher, Cleveland High School, Portland, OR
- Shalimar Manwani, IB Spanish Teacher, Shortridge International Baccalaureate High School, Indianapolis, IN
- Tabitha McAfee, IB Math Studies Teacher, Gresham High School, Troutdale, OR
- Michael McCauley, IB English Teacher, Millard North High School, Omaha, NE
- Camilla Walck, IB Biology Teacher, Princess Anne High School, Virginia Beach, VA
NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Grants
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In partnership with DECA, NSHSS has established a Claes Nobel DECA Advisor Leadership Award to recognize the outstanding contributions of DECA advisors who consistently demonstrate their commitment to preparing students for success in college and in life. Two awards of USD $1,000 will be presented to DECA Advisors at the DECA International Career Conference, April 21-24, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Application requires a resume, personal statement, principal’s recommendation, and photo. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year.
Eligibility: Active DECA Advisors currently offering direct instruction at a public or private school in the United States or abroad.
Please note that U.S. recipients receiving a cash award must submit a W-9 to NSHSS in order to receive their grant funding. Recipients residing outside the United States who are not U.S. citizens may disregard this requirement. The W-9 form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Application available: Fall 2018
Deadline: January 2019
Congratulations to our 2018 NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Grant Recipients:
- Justin Staub, Downingtown STEM Academy, Downingtown, PA
- Jessica Tillman, Belt Public School, Belt, MT
Congratulations to our 2017 NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Grant Recipients:
- Karen Mendez, Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, NJ
- Kellen Scott, South County High School, Lorton, VA
Congratulations to our 2016 NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Grant Recipients:
- Joshua Dumas, Maplewood Comprehensive High School, Nashville, TN
- Andrea Weishaar, Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH
Congratulations to our 2015 NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Grant Recipients:
- Michelle Camp, DECA Advisor, Maumelle High School, Maumelle, AR
- Troy Davis, DECA Advisor, Yorktown High School, Yorktown, IN
NSHSS Higher Education Degree Grants
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We are honored to recognize our Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction and, in order to help educators achieve their professional development goals, NSHSS is providing four (4) awards of USD $2,500 each to help with the costs of tuition and course-related expenses for teachers and counselors who are enrolling in university courses in Summer 2018, Fall, 2018, or Spring 2019. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year.
Eligibility: Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction currently employed in a public or private high school.
Deadline extended to: 3/31/18
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Congratulations to our 2017 Higher Education Grant Recipients:
- Robert Walker, Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School
- Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, Samoana High School
- Chavin Lewis Jefferson, Township Jr./Sr. High School
- Trish Adams, Anclote High School
Congratulations to our 2016 Higher Education Grant Recipients:
- Michelle Clark, High Tech North County High School, San Marcos, CA
- Andrew Repp, Christian Liberty Academy, Keaau, HI
- Daniel Rosta, Clear Lake High School, Houston, TX
- Robert Walker, Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School, Santa Clarita, CA
Congratulations to our 2015 NSHSS Higher Education Grant Recipients:
- Christen Campbell, French teacher, Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Anne Gill, AP Biology teacher, Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, Texas
- Regina O’Neal, Spanish teacher; World Languages Department Chair, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
- Amy Perruso, Social Studies teacher, Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii
Claes Nobel Educators of the Year
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Each year, Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction are invited to apply for the Educator of the Year award, which is presented at the NSHSS annual holiday member event in Atlanta, Georgia. The Educator of the Year receives a USD $5,000 cash prize; the other 9 finalists receive USD $1,000. NSHSS educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per academic year. The Educator of the Year award of USD $5,000 may be received once every 5 years.
Please note that U.S. recipients receiving a cash award must submit a W-9 to NSHSS in order to receive their grant funding. Recipients residing outside the United States who are not U.S. citizens may disregard this requirement. The W-9 form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Deadline: 4/30/18
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NSHSS CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARDS
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NSHSS Chapter Advisors have the opportunity to apply for one of five USD $1,000 awards in recognition of outstanding leadership of their chapters. The award should be used toward hotel and travel to Scholar’s Day in Washington D.C. August 3-4, 2018, USA. More information about NSHSS Scholar’s Day can be found here:
Requirements include your interest and availability to attend Scholar’s Day in Washington D.C., on August 3-4, 2018; personal statement discussing how as a NSHSS Chapter Advisor, you motivate, empower and lead your chapter members; brief description of your philosophy of advising and steering young leaders in a short statement OR a brief statement of why you have been motivated to become an NSHSS chapter advisor; principal or headmaster recommendation; resume; headshot; and any supplemental materials, such as: photos, flyers, video links, or other relevant material highlighting your chapter and leadership.
Application opens soon!
Deadline to apply: May 30, 2018
*Notified of results: June 15, 2018 *Funds disbursed: June 22, 2018
To apply: Register as an Educator if you have not previously registered on the NSHSS website. Click the Grants link on your dashboard after you log in as an NSHSS Educator. If you are already registered as an Educator with NSHSS, log in to your dashboard to apply.
Eligibility: Must be a current NSHSS Chapter Advisor. Apply online in educator’s dashboard when award is opened: