teacher learning from teacherMurray Education Foundation announced its recipients of the Laura Baker Professional Development Grant.

MEF LogoNamed and founded in memory of one of Murray Board of Education’s long-time members, Mrs. Baker was a strong advocate of professional development among educators.

  • Breanna Tomlinson, Murray High School Special Education: “Co-Teaching that Works!”
  • Michelle Bouwman, Parkside Elementary School Social Work: “Early-Stage Interventions: Strategies for Every Teacher”
  • Cyndi Ralson, Liberty Elementary/Hillcrest Jr High Social Work: “2021 National Social Work Conference”
  • Lidia Delgado, Parkside Elementary Teacher: “Early-Stage Interventions: Strategies for Every Teacher”
  • Sierra Marsh, Grant Elementary Social Work: “2021 National Social Work Conference”
  • Claire Meier, District Office Technology Coach: “ISTE20 Virtual Conference”
  • Geri Smith, District Office Technology Coach: “ISTE20 Virtual Conference”
  • Mike Roberts, Hillcrest Jr. High Instructional Coach: “Instructional Coaching: An Introduction”
  • Melia Fidel, Murray High School Media Center: “UELMA”
  • Amber Rydalch, Murray High School Instructional Coach: “Kagan Strategies Adaptation for the COVID 19 Classroom”
  • Lora Bonham, Parkside Elementary Social Work: “2021 National Social Work Conference”
  • Catherine Bigalow, Murray School District: “Training and Certification on Handwriting”