Imagine! Explore the Arts Grant – In Memory of Joanna Pusti
GOAL:
The goal of the Imagine! Explore the Arts Grant is to provide opportunities for students to nurture their imagination and curiosity, develop creativity, and promote learning through the exploration of the arts. This grant is for supplemental classroom support and does not fund programs or supplies covered by District.
REASON ESTABLISHED:
To honor the memory of Joanna Pusti a resident of the district and mother of three district graduates. Joanna taught art in Strongsville for over 25 years and was passionate about teaching, and about all aspects of art. Her life was cut short by cancer in December of 2012.
AREAS of ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible opportunities include, but are not limited to: programs, art shows/displays, field trips, artists in schools, and library books that explore the arts and directly impact students (i.e. teacher training is not eligible). This includes: Architecture, Art Explorations, Art History, Art Inclusion for special needs students, Ceramics, Drama, Drawing, Enameling, Music, Painting, Photography, and Visual Effects. This grant is available to all District teaching staff and is not limited to art teachers.
The goal of the Imagine! Explore the Arts Grant is to provide opportunities for students to nurture their imagination and curiosity, develop creativity, and promote learning through the exploration of the arts. This grant is for supplemental classroom support and does not fund programs or supplies covered by District.
REASON ESTABLISHED:
To honor the memory of Joanna Pusti a resident of the district and mother of three district graduates. Joanna taught art in Strongsville for over 25 years and was passionate about teaching, and about all aspects of art. Her life was cut short by cancer in December of 2012.
AREAS of ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible opportunities include, but are not limited to: programs, art shows/displays, field trips, artists in schools, and library books that explore the arts and directly impact students (i.e. teacher training is not eligible). This includes: Architecture, Art Explorations, Art History, Art Inclusion for special needs students, Ceramics, Drama, Drawing, Enameling, Music, Painting, Photography, and Visual Effects. This grant is available to all District teaching staff and is not limited to art teachers.
