Two Mt. Zion High teachers were recently awarded Carroll EMC Bright Ideas Grants to fund innovative and creative educational projects for their students. Carroll EMC awards grants of up to $1,000 to public school educators, teaching grades pre­K through 12, for classroom­based projects in a variety of subjects. The two MZHS teachers were awarded grants totaling $1,990.00.

Mrs. Linda Ledbetter, science department chair, plans to use the gift to fund special projects for the Eagle Block sewing and cooking classes. Eagle Block provides learning opportunities for students that they may not otherwise be able to experience. According to Mrs. Ledbetter, “we are teaching life skills that will strengthen the foundation of which they will build their lives.”

Mr. Barry Rollins, math department chair and STEM Club sponsor, will use the donation to purchase materials to use in the construction of hovercrafts, using mainly wood and leaf blowers. Mr. Rollins is excited not only about sharing with his students the engineering and science behind the construction, but also plans for a friendly competition between the students and the machines.