Grady Harris
Grady Harris, a first-grade student at Hazel Dell Elementary School, participated in the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Marian University in Indianapolis. Harris was honored at the fair with an award for the neatness of his science project display.
J.D. Kozicki
J.D. Kozicki, a seventh-grade student at Noblesville Middle School, recently participated in the Junior Division of the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Marian University in Indianapolis. Kozicki was honored at the fair with a special award for his presentation and oral skills.
NHS Science
Four Noblesville High School students won three of the top 10 places in the Senior Division of the Central Indiana Regional Science Fair at Marian University in Indianapolis. Juniors Joe Coy and Zachary Nichols received second-place honors; Clara Garner earned fourth-place honors; and Max Barnes received ninth-place honors.
Lisa McFadden
Noblesville Intermediate School fifth-grade teacher Lisa McFadden has received an $8,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment’s Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program for a project entitled “Clean Water for Kids!” The grant will allow her to spend time during the summer in the rural schools, community centers and orphanages of South Africa. She will explore the educational challenges caused by the lack of accessible clean water. The challenges these vulnerable children face will be documented in preparation to create a DVD to inspire and motivate others.
James Pearce
James Pearce, an English teacher at the Noblesville High School Freshman Campus, has received the Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Teacher Educator Award from the Indiana University School of Education. The Indiana University School of Education gives the award in recognition of outstanding school teachers in Indiana.
Armstrong Teacher Educators work with IU’s undergraduates in courses, field experience sites, research projects and other activities that are mutually beneficial. They also receive a small monetary gift at the end of their active year.