Thomaston-Upson County Schools is proud to congratulate five outstanding educators selected as recipients of the 2026 Southern Rivers Energy Bright Ideas Teacher Grants! Together, these educators received $4,006 in grant funding to bring innovative ideas and exciting learning opportunities to our students.
Congratulations to our grant recipients!
Alexandria G. Clark – Upson-Lee High School | $800
Printmaking Studio
– Introducing students to professional printmaking techniques and encouraging creativity, collaboration, and artistic expression.
Hannah McPherson – Upson-Lee Primary School | $968
Exceptional Children Services PK Sensory Room
– Providing interactive sensory materials that promote exploration, communication, and cooperative play.
Shelby Dawson – Upson-Lee Primary School | $880
Kid-Safe Power Tools for Young Inventors
– Giving young learners opportunities to safely design, build, and test their own creations.
Betsy Stewart – Upson-Lee Primary School | $980
Creating an Inclusive Art Classroom Through Adaptive Art Experiences
– Making art and creative learning more accessible to students of all abilities.
Ashley Reed | $378
Hatching Hands-on Learning for Little Learners
– Bringing science and literacy together through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
We are incredibly proud of these educators for going above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Their creativity, dedication, and willingness to explore new ideas reflect our district's commitment to excellence.
A special THANK YOU to Southern Rivers Energy and its members who participate in Operation Round Up! Your generosity and continued investment in our students, teachers, and community make opportunities like these possible. Partnerships like this demonstrate the tremendous impact our community can have when we work together to support public education.
Congratulations again to these deserving educators! We look forward to seeing these Bright Ideas come to life in our classrooms!
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