COPPERAS COVE — Born on his grandparents’ farm in Neshoba County, Mississippi, Ira Brand moved with his family to Michigan at a young age but headed back down south after
Williams/Ledger Elementary first graders in teacher Jyssica Minus’ class bounced down the hallways on their hoppity horses, counting the squares of tiles as they learned about measurements in their math
Nearly $44,000, that’s the amount of grant money Copperas Cove Education foundation was able to surprise their educators with this year, something teachers were not expecting.
Adrianna Foxâs smile is contagious. She lights up the room when she enters and draws everyone into her world of happiness. During a challenging school year marred by the coronavirus pandemic, Fox brought joy to many students through her enthusiasm, creativity, and zest for life.
Fox works as a paraprofessional at Clements/Parsons Elementary assisting with music, library, physical education and art lessons for students.
Music teacher Kelly Thompson described Fox as a âcreative soul.â
âI have really watched Adriana dig into the music lessons and really run with them,â Thompson said. âShe has been an incredible addition to our specials team.â
In an era of a pandemic when interactions have been limited for everyone, Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy is taking advantage of three grants received from the Copperas Cove Education Foundation to increase student learning, health, nutrition, and technology access.
One grant received by the pre-K school funds the physical education program, Born to Move, focusing on the development of various motor skills while providing children with disabilities the ability to participate with their peers through inclusive practices. Nutritious Play, written by Patricia Crawford, gives children the opportunity to discuss and try new, healthy foods through engaging and fun activities.