Tuesday, January 26, 2016
AUSTINTOWN
An Austintown teacher’s passion is giving students the opportunity to be a part of outdoor, hands-on learning.
Stacey Pavlik, biology and zoology teacher, obtained a $1,500 grant for her project, Falcons to Bluebirds.
Pavlik said the idea started from a graduate research study she did at Youngstown State University. She began the grant writing process toward an environmental research grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
“I had to see how much materials were going to cost so I could account for all the money being spent that they were awarding me,” Pavlik said.
Despite the extensive process, Pavlik said it was worth it.
Pavlik said she enjoys the hands-on learning experience students get in being part of this project.
Most of the money is going toward binoculars with the difference being spent on lumber and materials to make 25 nest boxes.
Kathy Mock, board of education president, said she’s happy to see teachers like Pavlik willing to go the extra step for grants to enhance education.
Read more about the project in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.