MARSP mini-grant goes to NHS English teacher
Norway High School English teacher Andrea Celello was awarded a mini-grant from the Dickinson County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. The funds were used to purchase a full classroom set of the novel “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Students did their own “Tree Project,” brought to life through a variety of art mediums. From left, in front are Robert Cluett, Wyatt Axtell, Matthew Stacilauskas, Logan Carnahan, Cameron Nevil, Caleb Moore, Anthony Pineda, Cameron Varda, Paytan Paquette, Sydney Hood, Brooklyn Schettler and Carter Cazzola; in back are Caleb Stachowicz, Caleb Morrison, Clark Smith, Luke Dobson, JT Dunn, John Gunville, Chase Moraska, Erica Hales, Haylee Kelley, Keith Burcar, Alexis Downs, Grace Nelson, Emma Bauer and Kiara Erickson.
Norway High School seniors display their projects — from left are Chase Moraska, Cameron Varda, Erica Hales, John Gunville and Luke Dobson.
A few of the “Tree Project” pieces.
Norway High School English teacher Andrea Celello was awarded a mini-grant from the Dickinson County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. The funds were used to purchase a full classroom set of the novel “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Students did their own “Tree Project,” brought to life through a variety of art mediums. From left, in front are Robert Cluett, Wyatt Axtell, Matthew Stacilauskas, Logan Carnahan, Cameron Nevil, Caleb Moore, Anthony Pineda, Cameron Varda, Paytan Paquette, Sydney Hood, Brooklyn Schettler and Carter Cazzola; in back are Caleb Stachowicz, Caleb Morrison, Clark Smith, Luke Dobson, JT Dunn, John Gunville, Chase Moraska, Erica Hales, Haylee Kelley, Keith Burcar, Alexis Downs, Grace Nelson, Emma Bauer and Kiara Erickson.
Norway High School seniors display their projects — from left are Chase Moraska, Cameron Varda, Erica Hales, John Gunville and Luke Dobson.
A few of the “Tree Project” pieces.
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NORWAY -- The Dickinson County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel -- MARSP -- recently awarded a $250 mini-grant to Norway High School English teacher Andrea Celello
The funds were used to purchase a full classroom set of the novel "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson for her 12th-grade students.
"The photographs capture the students proudly showcasing the art projects they created alongside their reading," Celello said.
In the novel, the main character is tasked with a year-long project to transform the image of a tree to express her emotions and personal growth.
The NHS seniors, several of whom are hands-on learners pursuing careers in the trades, took the challenge to heart. They used the "Tree Project" as a way to find their own voices.
The projects were brought to life through an impressive range of mediums, from traditional paintings, drawings, and sculptures to technical 3-D digital printing.
Reflecting their interests in the trades, some students created intricate welded steel sculptures, Celello added.
"These physical books have provided a much-needed break from digital distractions, allowing the students to engage deeply with a contemporary story that resonates with their lives," she said. "These books have not only provided a resource, but have sparked a genuine interest in literacy and self-expression within our classroom. These books will continue to serve Norway High School seniors for years to come."
MARSP, an organization comprised of retired school personnel, continues to provide these grants to area educators to help them purchase materials which, due to budgetary restraints, might not otherwise be available to their students.
For more information on MARSP, go to https://www.MARSP.org.