Application Forms and Information for
Links to Learning Awards
Educators (teachers, social workers, school counselors, school nurses) at any of the schools served by our Operation School Bell® program are invited to apply for an award. To access the 2023-2024 forms (Guidelines, Cover Page, Application Questions, Project Financial Report, Project Evaluation Form and Agreement between recipient and ALGW), please click on the applicable link below.
Applications must be received at the ALGW Thrift Shop (420 Eastwood Road, Wilmington NC 28403) by 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2023.
Agreement with ALGW
Guidelines for Applying for an Award
Application Cover Page
Application Questions
Project Evaluation Form
Financial Report
“I have personally seen the Links to Learning program expand over the past six years. It is really amazing what the nonprofit does not only for teachers, but, through the other programs, other people in need. The program has been especially good to my school, since many teachers have benefitted from the grants. It is really humbling to see the selflessness of the ALGW and the volunteers that make it up. Thank you so much for supporting us and our students.”
Dr. Chris Wirszyla at Cape Fear Elementary School
Ashley Hager and Principal Leigh Ann Lampley
from Gregory Elementary
receive their Links to Learning award from Suzann Ankrom.
Assistance League Makes Awards to Educators Through Its Links to Learning Program
2021/2022 Links to Learning Award Recipients
New Hanover Schools
Sunset Park
Kristine Vogler-Student Treasures Publishing
Wrightsboro
Emily Austin-Positive Relationships Through Sensory Play
Gregory
Ashley Hager-Integrating Schoolwide Positive Behavior
Snipes
Stacey Menzies-Biz Movie for Biz Wizards
Freeman
Elizabeth DeVoid-Book Love
Marsha Revels-Wobble Stools
Winter Park
Natalie Rodgers-Empowering Student Choice and Voice in the Library
Castle Hayne
Jessica Moore-Filling in Some Series-ous Gaps
College Park
Jeanne Hovis-Regulation Station Materials
Victoria Minshew-S.T.E.M.
Alderman
Megan Prey-Printmaking For Alderman
Jocie Puckett-Alderman Elementary Eagle’s Nest Project
Mark Quindlen-The Best of N.C.!
Tyler Shumate-Shumate’s Super Readers
Brunswick Schools
Bolivia
Amy Frink-Letter Learning Labs
Sherri Clark-Rock Around The Clock
Polly Whitesides-Learning Through Exploration
Kim Dionisio/Kirsten Cook-Playing With Heart
Lincoln
Katarina Darmofal-Sensory Room
Natalie Caddell-Essentials For Extracurriculars
Cape Fear
Chris Wirszyla-Self Esteem and Lifetime Fitness
Amber Huckaby-Hooray for Clay!
Sean Qxendine-Keep the Beat
Melissa Taylor-Toppling STEM Dominoes
Pender Schools
C.F. Pope
Alishia McPherson-EC K-2 Resources to Manage Behaviors
Stacie Thompson-Social Emotional Success!
Christy Graham-Hands On Learning Through Centers
Melissa Jackson-Rocking Math Facts
Jessica Toler-Physical Phun
Caitlin Fortier-Flexible Seating
Billie Scott-Closing the Phonics Gap Before Middle School
Jennifer Buttery-Interactive Learning Centers
Malpass
Courtney Robuck-Social-Emotional Resources
Laura Black-Learning Music Through Performance
2020/2021 Links to Learning Award Recipients
Rocky Point
Back to the Basics with Books – Rebecca Bogan
Increasing Literacy through Literacy – April Perkins and Christy Bishop Learn to Read/Read to Learn – Kelly Gray
Social/Emotional Tools for School – Mandy Harrell
Connecting Virtual and In Person Learners – April Perkins
Learn to Read/Read to Learn/ Grow in Math – Sheryl McFadden
Cape Fear Elementary
Communicating through Art – Amber Huckaby
Keep the Music Going – Sean Oxendine
Bridging Communication, Learning Together – Alayna Johnson Home is Where the HEART Is! – Chris Wirszyla
BLISS – Brighter Lights Increasing Stem Studies – Melissa Taylor Positive Expressions – Mary Younginer
Town Creek
Assistance League Sensory Needs and Award – Emily Eubanks
Belville
Spicing It Up in STEM – Holly Majewski Desk Cup Holders for All – AJ Johnson
Bolivia
Rock and Read – Elizabeth Schmidt Calming Corner – Paula Knox
Social and Emotional Learning – Emily Tate
Lincoln Elementary
Seats! Seats! Seats All about It – Trixie Danry
Zooming Ahead with Plan A-Z with Books for the Library – Natalie Caddell
Forest Hills
Using Literacy to Promote Equality and Sustainable Living – Christina Daniels Literature Sustains Global Learning for Student well Being – Annie Lovoy
Mary Williams
Students Fitness Challenge – Julie Kornigay
Malpass
Social Emotional Learning Resources – Courtney Robuck
R. Freeman
One for the Books – Karen Sherman Dash Gripper – Janice Rickey
Gregory
SPLASH Pad – the PBIS School Store – Ashley Hager
Alderman
COVID Recovery – Mark Quindlin Basketball, Blackboard and Hoop – Rob Ward
Castle Hayne
Collection Development – Equity and Diversity – Jessica Moore
College Park
Literature to Support “Minds Up” and Zones of Regulation – Jeanne Hovis
Wrightsboro
Enrichment and Extension Math and English Language Arts Resources for K-5 Teachers – Susan Holloway
Sensory for Success – Samantha Keller
Snipes
Project Ready, Set, Move – Nancy Taverna
1 XL for Snipes 5th Grade Shining Stars – Courtney Hicks Ceramics for All – Cassandra Kane
Cycled Up for reading – Nakita Thomas
Coding with Creative Play Mats – Mary Alice Hudson Parents Becoming Involved Stakeholders – Stephanie Willis
2019/2020 Links to Learning Award Recipients
Brunswick County
Clark, Bolivia Elementary School: “Goldilocks and the Bears Didn’t Like Sitting in Hard Chairs”
Bradley and Frink, Bolivia Elementary School: “Creating Bravely through STEM”
Neville, Lincoln Elementary School: “Family Centered STEAM at Lincoln Elementary”
Caddell, Lincoln Elementary School: “The World through my Eyes”
Dancy, Belville Elementary School: “Give ‘em a Break”
Schulte, Supply Elementary School: “Sir Cumference to Circles” Connecting Literature with Math”
Holdren, Town Creek Elementary School: “Alternative Seating for Structured Behavior Support”
New Hanover County
Winner, Castle Hayne Elementary: “Nonfiction Books for Kids Who Love Learning”
Pawlowski, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Mindful Movement in Third Grade”
Menzies, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Snipes Academy Star-Trepeneurs”
Willis, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “STARBUCKS—PBIS Store”
Wheeler, Wrightsboro Elementary: “Hooking Readers through High Interest Text”
Sherman, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: “E>MC Squared—Empower>Makers to Collaborate and Create”
Leary, Sunset Park Elementary: “Multiplication Magic”
Secco, Sunset Park Elementary: “Exploring our Solar System”
Burrows, Sunset Park Elementary: “STEM Activities in First Grade”
McNeil, Sunset Park Elementary: “Seesawing our Way to 21st Century Success”
Land, Mary Williams Elementary: “Cultural Awareness”
Grover, Mary Williams Elementary: “Math Station for Accelerated and Enriched Instruction”
Huestis, Mary Williams Elementary: “Huestis Multi-sensory Reading Materials”
Gaukler, Mary Williams Elementary: “Meaningful Incentives to Promote Kindness, Reduce Bullying and Encourage Positive/Confident Thinking
Mauceri, Mary Williams Elementary: “Laptops for Google Classroom”
Pavlick, Mary Williams Elementary: “Multisensory Education for Students with Disabilities”
Langevin, Mary Williams Elementary: “Focusing on Phonics (with a little Fun)”
Zatt, Sunset Park Elementary: “Create and Innovate with Technology”
Amorelli, Sunset Park Elementary: “Sunset Park PBIS Fund”
Moore, Winter Park Elementary: “Collection Development—Linking Libraries to Classroom Learning”
Thomas, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Yes, I Can Read”
Gehron, Sunset Park Elementary: “STEAM Powered Learning”
Prey, Alderman Elementary: “Incorporating Writing and Social Studies into Art”
Quindlen, Alderman Elementary: “Boys’ Book Club”
Shumate, Alderman Elementary: “Shumate’s Super Readers”
Ward, Alderman Elementary: “Water Bottle Refilling Station 2”
Williams, Alderman Elementary: “Reading Is Fundamental”
Smythe, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Student Fitness Challenge”
Brown, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: “Student Fitness Challenge”
Kornegay, Mary Williams Elementary: “Student Fitness Challenge”
Frieberg, Sunset Park Elementary: “Student Fitness Challenge”
Stoddard, Winter Park Elementary: “Winter Park Elementary 2020 Spring Musical”
Keding, Castle Hayne Elementary: “Flexible Seating for All”
Taverna, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Project Osmo”
Hicks, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Empowering Students, Embracing Diversity”
Hovis, College Park Elementary: “Calm Down Corner”
Nava and Christ, College Park Elementary: “Book Nook”
Simon, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: “Windows and Mirrors: Remodeling A Classroom Library for Diversity”
DeVoid, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: “The Book Whisperer”
Rickey, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: “Robot Launchers”
Smith and Haines, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: “Flexible Seating for Third Grade”
Simimon, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: “Comfort in the Classroom”
Pender County
Perry, Burgaw Elementary School: “Ms. Perry’s Classroom Library”
Bolin, Burgaw Elementary School: “How Can We Have a Yearbook without a Camera?”
Butteny, Burgaw Elementary School: “Links to Learning for STEAM Enrichment and Exploration”
Thompson, Burgaw Elementary School: “Building Social Emotional Learning through Play”
Graham, Burgaw Elementary School: “Encouraging Creativity and Creating Critical Thinkers”
Insco, Burgaw Elementary School: “BrainPop the ELL Classroom!”
Oxendine, Cape Fear Elementary School: “Performing at New Heights”
Taylor, Cape Fear Elementary School: “Full STEAM Ahead—Building a Global Citizen”
Garcia, Hartzell, Overby and Bass, Cape Fear Elementary School: “Super Science Stuff for Fourth Grade”
Wirszyla, Cape Fear Elementary School: “RECESS—Recess Equipment for Classrooms to Expand Student Skills”
Huckaby, Cape Fear Elementary School: “Creative Cubs!”
Younginer, Cape Fear Elementary School: “Social Emotional Therapy for Emotional Disabled Students”
Pierson and Cipicchio, Rocky Point Elementary School: “Power of Cross-Curricular Learning:
Wood, Rocky Point Elementary School: “iPads for Instruction”
Roney, Rocky Point Elementary School: “Classroom Library Resources”
McFadden, Rocky Point Elementary School: “Learn to Read/Read to Learn”
Perkins, Rocky Point Elementary School: “Bringing Learning to Life”
Perkins and Gales, Rocky Point Elementary School: “Spiral Back”
Seales/Snipes Academy of Arts and Design – The Dribbling All Stars Perform
Children get a close-up look at little creatures from the North Carolina Aquarium.
Students planted a beautiful garden for all to see on the school property.
Children with disabilities learn through special programs using an iPad
“Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! What a wonderful blessing to our team. Thank you for this amazing opportunity for our students and school.”
Cait Rosander, School Counselor
Applications are submitted to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington in October and projects are selected in November. To get more information on Links to Learning, contact us at: INFO@ALGW.AssistanceLeague.org.